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A personal and deeply moving investigation into the causes and impact of PTSD. A lifetime of being surrounded by conflict and brutality has left war reporter Fergal Keane suffering from extreme fear and anxiety – typical symptoms of PTSD. In this emotional film, Fergal seeks to understand his condition and how it affects others. Survivors share their personal stories. Therapists and scientists reveal how PTSD manifests, and how it can be managed. This is an honest and hopeful exploration of human resilience and fragility.
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Fergal Keane has covered conflict and brutality for more than 30 years. From Kigali to Baghdad to Belfast, he was always at the heart of the story and became a trusted BBC face, known for reporting with humanity and extraordinary empathy. But off-screen, Fergal struggled to keep another story from overwhelming him. He was suffering from an acute form of post-traumatic stress disorder. In 2020, Fergal went public with his diagnosis of PTSD.
In this personal film, Fergal lays bare its impact on himself and others like him. He explores how the disorder led him to consider withdrawing from conflict reporting and investigates the latest scientific thinking behind PTSD and its treatment.
