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Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Reactions

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants discuss the reactions to the news that they had been diagnosed with MND. Common reactions to this news can vary dramatically, but can include shock, devastation and sadness. It can be a very difficult time for those who have been diagnosed and for their family and friends.

View 'Reactions' transcript .pdf

Diagnosis

Clip 1 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Members Only 5:13 min 8.3 MB
Reactions

Clip 2 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Play 2:43 min 5 MB
Concerns

Clip 3 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Play 2:31 min 4 MB
Physical symptoms

Clip 4 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Members Only 4:11 min 6.8 MB
Coping

Clip 5 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Members Only 8:29 min 12.1 MB
Relationships

Clip 6 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Members Only 5:18 min 8.2 MB
Lifestyle issues

Clip 7 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Members Only 3:49 min 6.1 MB
Closing thoughts

Clip 8 of 8: Motor Neurone Disease/ALS

Members Only 3:45 min 5.7 MB

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