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

September 5, 2019August 30, 2019

My Heart Aches for People Living with Chronic Illness

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

I often write about living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and what I’ve lost as a result of my diagnosis. It’s easy to write about because my life has ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 23, 2019

Pondering the Bigger Picture in Life

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

Do you ever wonder what your bigger picture looks like and what life lessons you’re meant to learn? I am aware that this is a very philosophical question to ... Read more

August 22, 2019August 27, 2019

I Use Humor as Part of My Coping Strategy with IPF

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

Learning to cope with a chronic illness is an ongoing process — and never easy. My entire world was flipped upside down when I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary ... Read more

August 19, 2019August 16, 2019

Sometimes My Health Condition Dictates My Social Plans

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

I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting these last few weeks. I don’t know why — I haven’t hit any special milestones such as a birthday or diagnosis anniversary. ... Read more

August 15, 2019August 13, 2019

Setting Goals Brings Me Benefits While Living with Chronic Illness

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

Goal setting is an essential part of a balanced life. Regardless of whether the goals are related to fitness, finances, or learning a new skill, having targets gives you ... Read more

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

IPF Cognitive Struggles: Does Disclosure Carry a Risk?

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

Have you ever been in a position in which you wanted to disclose something but were worried about how it would be perceived? Were you concerned that you’d be ... Read more

August 8, 2019August 9, 2019

I’m Embracing Desensitization as a Coping Strategy

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

I was diagnosed with a fatal lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) three years ago. Since then, my life has been full of ups and downs — most ... Read more

August 1, 2019August 5, 2019

I Have Experienced These Physical Changes Since My IPF Diagnosis

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

Chronic illnesses inevitably cause physical changes in a person’s body. These alterations include scars from surgery, procedures, and the placement of a medical device such as a port-a-cath or a ... Read more

July 29, 2019August 8, 2019

4 Side Effects of Ofev: A Patient’s Perspective

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

Following my diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), I took some time to research the available information to learn about my disease. Despite discovering a lot of useful material ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 22, 2019

Celebrating Small Victories as a Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis

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

Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and learning to live with it is not for the faint of heart. There is an abundance of emotions that accompanies a diagnosis ... Read more

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