Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

January 3, 2019January 8, 2019

A Gratitude Miniseries: December 2018

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

So, here it is: the last of my gratitude miniseries columns for 2018. As I write this, tonight is New Year’s Eve, and I am looking forward to spending ... Read more

December 20, 2018January 3, 2019

Self-help Tips for When IPF Becomes Overwhelming

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

It’s no secret that life-threatening illnesses are overwhelming. Suddenly, patients must try to understand a flood of unfamiliar information, accept psychological and physical changes, and manage numerous appointments. Due ... Read more

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018

I’m Seeking Solutions to Workplace Struggles

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

When I set out to establish a career some years ago, I couldn’t have foreseen that many of the skills that set me apart as a desirable employee would ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 19, 2018

Grieving the Workplace Skills I’ve Lost Due to IPF

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Most of society thinks of grief in the context of a loved one’s death. However, people with chronic illness grieve other things as well, such as personal losses inflicted ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018

Tips to Conserve Energy During Holiday Gatherings

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

With the holiday season upon us, the social gatherings have begun. An unofficial start to the holidays for me is attending my family Christmas dinner, which occurs on the ... Read more

December 3, 2018November 30, 2018

A Gratitude Miniseries: November 2018

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

With November coming to a close, I look forward to sharing with you the things I am grateful for as part of my continuing miniseries on gratitude. As I turn ... Read more

November 29, 2018December 6, 2018

Since My Diagnosis, I Experience ‘FOMO’ at a Deeper Level

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

When I was growing up, friends, family members, and teachers would tease me about my “fear of missing out” on opportunities. This was because I rarely turned down the ... Read more

November 26, 2018November 29, 2018

I Take Extra Steps to Protect My Lungs as a Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Before my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis in early 2016, I was oblivious to the importance of caring for my respiratory health. While it is easy to conclude that the ... Read more

November 15, 2018November 20, 2018

An Unexpected Difficulty of Living with PF: Cognitive Challenges

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

It’s no secret that chronic illness complicates the lives of patients, regardless of the disease. While illnesses have many recognized symptoms, only patients are aware of the lesser-known complexities ... Read more

November 12, 2018December 11, 2018

Saying ‘I’m Sick’ Could Mean Many Things. Here’s Why

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Lately, I have been taking what feels like an excessive number of sick days, both from work and from day-to-day activities. In the past couple of years, it’s taken ... Read more

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