There’s a new book written by a pulmonary fibrosis patient FOR pulmonary fibrosis patients and families!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey: A Counselor and Fellow Patient Walks with You

Written by Kim Fredrickson

Find your book at Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Pulmonary-Fibrosis-Journey-Counselor-Patient/dp/0988833921/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545173752&sr=8-1&keywords=Pulmonary+Fibrosis+Journey%3A+A+Counselor+and+Fellow+Patient+Walks+with+You

Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey: A Counselor and Fellow Patient Walks with You shows patients and their loved ones how to navigate the emotional, physical and spiritual challenges of dealing with a terminal illness. You don’t have to do this alone. Fellow patient and counselor Kim Fredrickson walks with you as you deal with the questions, confusion, fears, and grief that comes with this diagnosis.

There is so much to learn, process and work through when diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. This book helps patients and their loved ones:

Know what to do when first diagnosed
Learn ways to work through emotional turmoil and grief
Develop a support system and tools for self-care
Give caregivers the information and support they need
Find ways to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible
Learn the ins and outs of using supplemental oxygen
Understand the stages of pulmonary fibrosis
Get information about treatment options
Obtain palliative care and address end-of-life issues
Address spiritual concerns
Find words of compassion to say to themselves

Kim helps readers learn how to be a kind and compassionate friend to themselves as they walk this difficult path. She also helps them find joy in the midst of this very difficult journey, while helping them live the life they have now to the fullest.