I’ve been feeling vulnerable lately. I feel vulnerable having pulmonary fibrosis (PF), being disabled, using supplemental oxygen, and…
Kim Fredrickson
Kim Fredrickson is an Author, Blogger and Marriage and Family Therapist. She lives in Northern CA, with her husband of 40 years and has 2 adult children. Kim was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in May 2014, as a rare complication from chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer. Kim is the author of Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey: A Counselor and Fellow Patient Walks with You, The Power of Positive Self-Talk and Give Your Kids a Break: Parenting with Compassion for You and Your Children. Kim believes that learning to advocate for yourself with kindness and compassion, just as you would for a good friend, makes this difficult journey a little easier. In her patient column, she offers practical ideas to help us care for ourselves, fight for what we need, and process our many-layered emotions. Read more of Kim’s writing at www.kimfredrickson.com
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Articles by Kim Fredrickson
I shared in a recent column that I’m going through testing for lung transplant consideration. It has…
Last week, I wrote about my brain-fog struggles. It’s common to wonder, “Why am I having so much trouble…
Lately, I’ve noticed I’m not thinking through things as well as I used to. It is very hard…
Last week, I wrote about the top three things I wish I’d known when first diagnosed with pulmonary…
I’m coming up on the fourth anniversary of being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. It’s caused me to…
It is so hard to get used to using supplemental oxygen. I still remember my shock…
All pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients go through hardships. We watch our lungs and health decline and we suffer…
After I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, I began evaluating the best way to spend the precious…
Trying to stay fit is extremely important for a PF patient. This is easier said than done. It…