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Follow the links below to find personal stories of experiences living with conditions and diseases and other issues that affect people's health.
For stories about experiences living with stroke, menopause, depression, and parenting follow the links to the specific topic pages below.
Reviewed December 2007
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Personal stories
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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A collection of personal stories from women living with endometriosis.
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Jul 2008
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Bipolar Disorder explained: in pregnancy & postnatal
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Bipolar Disorder occurs in childbearing women and onset of symptoms may be during pregnancy or after the birth of a baby. This may be a first episode or the continuation or relapse from an episode prior to the pregnancy. Symptoms will be the same as those that occur with Bipolar Disorder at other times however the treatment required may vary when a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding. The focus of fears and depressive concerns can be the wellbeing of the baby, or feelings of inadequacy as a parent.
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Apr 2008
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Real life story behind the commercial
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Detailed information about how the television commercial for the National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign was made.
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Jan 2008
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Myasthenia gravis: a patient's perspective
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Australian Prescriber
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Mark Latham was the United Nations representative in the Cape Verde Islands. He was 56 years old when he developed myasthenia gravis in 1998.
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Dec 2007
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Unemployment
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Unemployment happens to many people and can be a stressful, depressing and guilt ridden time of life. This topic is about unemployment and how it affects your health.
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Aug 2007
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Living with dementia
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Howard Florey Institute
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Personal stories from carers and patients living with Alzheimer's disease.
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May 2007
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Personal stories living with breast cancer
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National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
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This section includes personal accounts from women men and families affected by a diagnosis of breast cancer. If you are interested in contributing to this section please let us know.
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Nov 2006
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Breastfeeding twins
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Most women greet with mixed feelings the news that they are expecting twins. This article draws from the experiences mothers of twins to put together information and ideas to help you deal with the challenges of breastfeeding and parenting your babies.
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Oct 2006
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Anxiety disorders
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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There are different types of anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. This factsheet looks at risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Sep 2006
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Reach Out! Real Stories - Listen up and share your story
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Inspire Foundation
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Tune in to Super Request with Rosie Beaton on Triple J every second Tuesday at 7.30pm to hear a young person share their experience of getting through a tough time. Listen to past Real Stories and find out how you can share your story...
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Jul 2005
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Tsunami
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Inspire Foundation
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A young person shares her story of how the tsunami affected her and her story.
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Jan 2005
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Ankylosing spondylitis - Peter's story
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Better Health Channel
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Peter, a father of three, was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis five years ago. When he was first diagnosed he felt anger and frustration, which he often directed at those around him. Learning to turn that anger towards the disease, instead of other people, has helped him cope with the pain and limitations of his illness.
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Dec 2003
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Prostate cancer - Ray's story
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Better Health Channel
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Ray was in his mid 60s and enjoying a healthy, active retirement when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He decided to have surgery, and later radiotherapy, to try and treat his cancer.
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Dec 2003
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Heart attack - Albie's story
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Better Health Channel
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Albie has experienced two heart attacks. His first occurred in his 60s and led to his retirement from a stressful job. Tell me about your first heart attack.
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Dec 2003
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Obsessive compulsive disorder - Wendy's story
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Better Health Channel
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Wendy was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder in her early 50s. She believes the symptoms started during her childhood.
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Dec 2003
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Alzheimer's disease - Jan's story
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Better Health Channel
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Jan's husband, a doctor and partner in a suburban practice, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in his early 50s. What's it like caring for a person with Alzheimer's?
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Dec 2003
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Vision loss - Edith's story
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Better Health Channel
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Edith lost her sight after she retired. She talks about the grief she feels because she has lost much of her mobility and independence. She also talks about the isolation and loneliness many older people experience.
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Dec 2003
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Breast cancer - Barbara's story
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Better Health Channel
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Barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 45. After the shock of her initial diagnosis she decided not to give in to depression, but to fight her disease.
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Dec 2003
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Deciding to go ahead with predictive testing
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Australian Huntington's Disease Association (NSW) Inc.
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Predictive testing is a new term in the medical field of genetic illnesses. Simply put, it means to test a person to determine whether they are likely to develop a genetic disease, such as Huntington's Disease, before they display any symptoms of the disease. This is one person's experience of the predictive test.
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Feb 2003
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