Resources
Transcript – Programme 82: Pain, PTSD and Perfume
June 15 , 2016
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The emotional and physical impacts of injury and how to cope with them
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In the third instalment of our Airing Pain miniseries on military veterans living with pain we focus on the relationship between pain and psychological wellbeing. Anxiety, ...
Airing Pain 82: Pain, PTSD and perfume
June 15 , 2016
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The emotional and physical impacts of injury and how to cope with them
This edition has been funded by the Forces in Mind Trust and the MacRobert Trust.
In the third instalment of our Airing Pain miniseries on military veterans living with pain we focus on the relationship between ...
Transcript – Programme 81: Life After Limb Loss
June 02 , 2016
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Supporting amputee veterans to rebuild their lives, and psychological techniques beyond words
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Hundreds of veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan sustained injuries leading to the loss of one or more limbs. In the second of this Airing ...
Airing Pain 81 : Life after limb loss
June 02 , 2016
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Supporting amputee veterans to rebuild their lives, and psychological techniques beyond words
This edition has been funded by the MacRobert Trust and the Forces in Mind Trust.
Hundreds of veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan sustained injuries leading to the loss of one or more limbs. In ...
Transcript – Programme 80: Suffering is Optional
May 19 , 2016
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Improving treatment for veterans in pain and facing the challenges of civilian life
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‘Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.’ A motto tattooed onto the arm of a wounded veteran which, although easier said than done, is good advice ...
Airing Pain 80: Suffering is Optional
May 19 , 2016
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Improving treatment for veterans in pain and facing the challenges of civilian life
This edition has been funded by the MacRobert Trust and the Forces in Mind Trust.
‘Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.’ A motto tattooed onto the arm of a wounded veteran which, although easier said ...
Transcript – Programme 79: Side Effects, Placebos and a Brief History of Nerve Pain
May 03 , 2016
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Making sense of side effects, the power of placebo, and the improving treatment of neuropathic pain
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Tens of thousands of soldiers in the First World War survived with limb amputations, but doctors and wider society were unprepared for and ...
Airing Pain 79: Side Effects, Placebos and a Brief History of Nerve Pain
May 03 , 2016
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Making sense of side effects, the power of placebo, and the improving treatment of neuropathic pain
This edition has been funded by friends and supporters of Pain Concern.
Tens of thousands of soldiers in the First World War survived with limb amputations, but doctors and wider society were unprepared ...
Transcript – Pain Management Programmes
January 15 , 2016
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‘Self-management’ doesn’t mean being abandoned to ‘get on with it’ alone. Support can come from healthcare professionals, family, friends, voluntary organisations or support groups.
If pain is having a big impact, pain management programmes can help people to get their lives back on track. This involves focusing on ...
Transcript – Medical Investigations
January 15 , 2016
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Doctors and patients can both get caught up in an almost endless search for a cure or a clear diagnosis of what’s causing the pain. Searching for a medical solution is understandable, but it can delay people in starting to learn to manage their pain.
With the right ...
Transcript – GP Consultations
January 15 , 2016
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Your GP is likely to be the healthcare professional who’ll be most involved in helping manage persistent pain, but it can sometimes be a difficult relationship. People in pain and their GPs both often feel that there isn’t enough time to deal with a problem as complex ...
Transcript – Emotional Impact of Chronic Pain
January 15 , 2016
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Pain can involve a lot of loss – of friendships, work or plans for the future. The emotional impact of these losses as well as of the pain itself often hits people hard.
People with long term pain can find themselves struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety and ...
