How CF Affects Mental HealthMental health among people with any chronic illness, including cystic fibrosis, remains an important part of maintaining long-term health and quality of...3 min read
When Sleep Isn't Enough: CF Fatigue and Prescription StimulantsThere are seasons of CFÂ life that are just downright tiring. Correction: beyond tiring. It's that feeling that no matter what you do,...2 min read
Exploring Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Cystic Fibrosis (Part 1)Living with cystic fibrosis can be physically debilitating and mentally destabilizing. We know there is an elevated level of depression and anxiety...4 min read
CF and Caregiver AnxietyI cannot think of a time that I was not anxious. I believe it is now a part of who I am...3 min read
Survivor’s GuiltOne of the hardest aspects of having CF is outliving the friends you make with CF. I know I fight mentally with...2 min read
Life with CF: An Interview and InsightOur current life events in shutdown and quarantine remind me how twenty-five years ago when my son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis,...5 min read
How Has Cystic Fibrosis Affected Your Mental Health?Many of us are very familiar with the way cystic fibrosis (CF) can physically affect our bodies. However, in addition to cystic...3 min read
Dealing With GuiltHaving cystic fibrosis means dealing with hard concepts and lots of emotions. Feeling sick, scared, angry, hurt, sad, grieving those we lost,...5 min read
Growing Into The Patient I Never Thought I Would BeChronic illness requires a lot from a person. In CF, it takes a lot away from a person at a young, fragile...2 min read
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health ResourcesLiving with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...6 min read
The Emotional Effects of Living with Cystic FibrosisCoping with any chronic illness, especially one as serious as cystic fibrosis (CF), can be emotionally draining. However, there are ways to...3 min read
