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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unrest-screening-at-university-of-bath-tickets-39183813842
Unrest is being shown on EC's home turf and a clinician/researcher will answer questions afterwards. Now who could this be?![Frown :( :(](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
AFME are involved.
Do we have cause to be concerned?
Damned right we do!![Mad :mad: :mad:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
How will Bath twist this to suit their patient-damaging agenda and personal ambitions?
Can anyone attend as it is open to the public?
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Unrest is being shown on EC's home turf and a clinician/researcher will answer questions afterwards. Now who could this be?
AFME are involved.
Do we have cause to be concerned?
Damned right we do!
How will Bath twist this to suit their patient-damaging agenda and personal ambitions?
Can anyone attend as it is open to the public?
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The University of Bath Department of Psychology will be hosting a community screening of the award-winning, groundbreakingfilm Unrest, on 14th November at 5p.m.
The film follows Jennifer Brea (producer/director of Unrest) and her experiences with a chronic illness known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Stuying for a PhD in Harvard and being only months away from marrying the love of her life, twenty-eight years old Jennifer gets a mysterious fever that leaves her bedridden and looking for answers. Disbelieved by doctors yet determined to live, she turns her camera on herself and discovers a hidden world of millions confined to their homes and bedrooms by ME.
Also commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), ME/CFS is a devastating multi-system disease that causes dysfunction of the neurological, immune, endocrine and energy metabolism systems. It often follows an infection and leaves 75% of those affected unable to work. In many cases, people suffering from ME/CFS end up housebound or even bedridden for years, which makes them invisible to society. With the lack of medical education or clear treatment guidelines, most doctors find ME difficult to diagnose. Patients spend on average five years seeking a diagnosis. Five years in which the quality of lifeis heavily reduced and, in parts, even worse than that of patients suffering from other chronic diseses like cancer, depression or rheumatoid arthritis.
Worldwide, there are an estimated 15-30 million people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
More information on the film can be found here: https://www.unrest.film
Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion involving one researcher/clinician, one charity representative, as well as two individuals with personal experience with CFS/ME:
Jo Daniels is a lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Bath, as well as Chartered Clinical Psychologist, working both in private practice and within the NHS. Here, she offers particular expertise in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Health Anxiety and CFS/ME.
Sonya Chowdhury is Chief Executive of Action for M.E. since 2012. Action for M.E. is one of three UK charity partners with Unrest. For information and support about M.E., visit www.actionforme.org.uk or call 0117 927 9551 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm).
Annabelle Finch is a second year MSci Psychology student at University of Bath. Annabelle's father was diagnosed with CFS/ME when she was two years old, and she watched his struggle with being retired young, and the battle he faced being accepted back into society and the workplace. Annabelle herself is now currently heading towards the end of a two-year battle to seek diagnosis for her own CFS/ME.
Jack Waterhouse is currently working towards a PhD at the University of Bath. He has suffered from CFS/ME for eight years. He has been facing many challenges and hurdles unique really to CFS sufferers, especially in the education environment.Despite finding it very difficult in places, he has made experiences overcoming the condition and managing to achieve throughout his education.
The event is free and open to the public. People with ME/CFS, carers, and others with an interest in the disease including students, clinicians, researchers and charity representatives are particularly welcome.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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