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Motocross Freed Me From CF Depression

By Maya Nibbe September 26, 2019

Finding out that I couldn’t swim because of the risk of further infections crushed me. It was hard to find a replacement activity that was fulfilling -- until I discovered the thrill of dirt bike racing.

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  1. Living in Limbo

    By Elizabeth Dolan December 6, 2018

    When you are waiting to be listed for a lung transplant, it can feel like you’re in limbo. Through the many frustrations and uncertainties, I’ve learned that it’s important to get support -- not only for my physical health, but for my emotional health as well.

  2. Coping With the Uncertainties of My Disease

    By Elizabeth Dolan September 6, 2018

    After my last hospitalization, I faced new challenges and issues related to my cystic fibrosis -- including panic attacks and supplemental oxygen. Although it’s been difficult adjusting to my “new normal,” I am slowly learning how to cope with the uncertainties of my disease.

  3. How I Overcame B. cepacia’s Emotional Hold

    By Elizabeth Dolan November 7, 2017

    Burkholderia cepacia took a toll on me physically, but overcoming the emotional blow was even more difficult.

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