New Series: Diagnosis, Will You Watch?

[Colleen]

Jen, I’ve heard about it and have watched similar typed of shows in the past. I’m not sure if I’m going to watch it. When I view things like that I start to feel anxious and even a little paranoid. I might at least watch one episode and see how it goes. Let me know what you think of it if you watch it.

[jen-cueva]

Thanks for your thoughts, Colleen! I can imagine how you may start feeling anxious and paranoid. Certain medical based shows can sometimes trigger flashbacks, almost like PTSD. But, usually, I can watch some without any problem. I’m sure it depends on the subject, how detailed it is, and how I’m feeling that day.

[brittany-foster]

I LOVE doctor shows and especially medical mystery type shows. I actually had an obsession with shows like that even when I was younger. I used to watch the show “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” . It doesn’t always have to do with medical stuff, sometimes it is about people who get stranded out at sea of something and have to survive on their own. I watched ER shows as a kid and just sat there loving them. Honestly so strange that I was fascinated by all of that especially after going through so much. There was one time where I DID have a panic attack watching a Grey’s Anatomy episode of a girl who had an open heart surgery and I was just glued to my seat and felt like I couldn’t move. But I usually am NOT bothered by seeing that so I really don’t know why it struck me so hard. I usually watch surgical procedures on youtube BEFORE they are done to me… am I the only one that does that ?!

[Colleen]

Brittany, actually, I loved that show “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”. I use to be a fan of shows like ER too but after a while I felt like I was getting enough of all that in real life. Let’s just say that the shows like Jen is suggesting I enjoy in moderation. However, I recently binge watched all the seasons of CSI! LOL! That show can get pretty intense at times.

[jen-cueva]

Brittany, I, too loved the show ” I Shouldn’t Be Alive”. I was also a fan of House, ER, and Grey’s Anatomy.

Oh no Brittany, I’m sad you had a panic attack watching that open-heart surgery. I’m sure you had some flashbacks.

I watched that TV series about kids with cancer and many sad movies about illnesses and diseases. It’s often ” punishing ” myself as I say afterward. I’m usually balling my eyes out by the end, if not before.

I also find that there are times when I just need a pause from shows like these. I like ” chick flicks” or comedies. We have to have some humor balanced in. Haha

[brittany-foster]

House was so funny! I loved how arrogant he was and how he was usually right about everything even though it would be the most BIZARRE explanation for an illness. I always said that I needed a Dr. House in my life ! Sometimes I feel like he would be the doctor to just smack me on the side of the head if I needed it hahahaa! I always laughed at the fact that he was the dad in Stuart Little ! Most people don’t even know that because they are completely different roles!

[jen-cueva]

Funny, Brittany! When I watched House, I often said I needed one if him too! I don’t usually like arrogant doctors, but I liked him being arrogant. Haha

I didn’t realize that he was the Dad in Stuart Little. We learn something new every day. Crazy!

[v-r-peterson]

Before my son was diagnosed with CTEPH, I loved to watch “House.” Now that’s it’s free to watch on Amazon Prime Video, I can’t force myself to watch it. I’ve never heard of “I Shouldn’t Be Alive.” That sounds like one I’ll enjoy. Since Seasons 3-6 are available on Prime Video, I’m putting those on my Watchlist.

[brittany-foster]

I really like the show, it’s not all medical either. Some of the dramatic reenactments are a little over the top hahaha but other than that just hearing people’s stories of near death experiences and survival really interests me.

[jen-cueva]

I agree with Brittany, often they tend to be over the top on the show. Let us know when you binge-watch it, @mamabear007. I enjoy watching those shows, though.

[Colleen]

“House” is a great show! My son binge watched it this past winter. Loved it!

@brittany-foster I like “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” for the same reason. The near death experience stories really pull me in.

[jen-cueva]

I just completed the first episode of Diagnosis. It was heartbreaking yet interesting. I thought that the amazing feedback they receive from people all around the world was incredible.

It’s not dramatic, it’s more experiences and real-life symptoms and themes.

The doctor is a columnist at the NY Times. Whoever came up with this idea was a genius, in my opinion.

[Colleen]

I’m going to have to check it out Jen and I’ll let you know my thoughts. Thanks for the update Jen.

[brittany-foster]

Is this the documentary one that follows people trying to receive a diagnosis or a cure? There is one like that I think that is hosted by a woman who used to host the Today Show in NYC. I am wondering if it’s the same one but I think the one I’m talking about is called “chasing a cure” or something like that.

[jen-cueva]

Hey Brittany, I haven’t seen that one, ” Chasing a Cure”. I’ll look, it is on Netflix, too?

Last night, the first episode was about a young woman trying to receive a diagnosis after 8 years. I enjoyed that episode. I went to bed afterward, so I hope to watch another one within the next few days.

It sounds like the one you are mentioning, would interest me, too.

[brittany-foster]

Jen,
Here is a link to the show I’m talking about. I think it is only on TV right now. Not sure if you will be able to get it on Hulu or not after ? Sometimes that is how I watch my shows so I don’t have to sit through all the commercials LOL! Check it out here:

[jen-cueva]

Awesome, thanks! I live no commercials, I hate when I can’t fast-forward through them. Hehe

Now, it’s saved in my faves😄