“Good,thanks”
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“Good,thanks”

This is the response often given by those with a chronic illness or disability when asked how they are – despite this being far from their reality. This series looks behind the masks of those living with chronic illness and takes you into their world.

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Tim Ferguson,60,was diagnosed with MS at 32.

After being diagnosed with MS at 32,Tim has found lots to laugh about

Comedian and director Tim Ferguson started experiencing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis at 16. Since then,he’s learnt about the power of optimism.

  • byBrooke Campbell Bayes
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Emma Vulin,44,was diagnosed with the rapidly progressive neurological disease Motor Neurone Disease.

‘I still have a job to do’:The MP diagnosed with motor neurone disease at 44

In Australia,the average survival time after diagnosis is two and a half years.

  • byBrooke Campbell Bayes
Tahlia Dias had a stroke at age 10.

Tahlia had a stroke at age 10. Today,doing her own hair is an accomplishment

While “good,thanks” is the standard response of many people with a disability when asked how they are,there’s usually a lot more to say.

  • byBrooke Campbell Bayes