Recent content by scottguy

I'm nearly 28, and up to the last couple of years have been reasonably healthy; good appetite, relatively healthy numbers, very friendly, rarely depressed, etc. Having said that, one of the most challenging aspects (for me) of having CF has been the feeling of being alone. Cheesy as it probably...

I'm nearly 28, and up to the last couple of years have been reasonably healthy; good appetite, relatively healthy numbers, very friendly, rarely depressed, etc. Having said that, one of the most challenging aspects (for me) of having CF has been the feeling of being alone. Cheesy as it probably...

<P>My lung functions in the mid 40's, terrible nights of little sleep, long days at work, scared to death of missing work, been denied disability twice because I can't afford to not work...every day is a challenge, my spirit is starting to fade...what should I do?  </P> <P> </P>

<P>My lung functions in the mid 40's, terrible nights of little sleep, long days at work, scared to death of missing work, been denied disability twice because I can't afford to not work...every day is a challenge, my spirit is starting to fade...what should I do? </P> <P></P>

<P><BR>My lung functions in the mid 40's, terrible nights of little sleep, long days at work, scared to death of missing work, been denied disability twice because I can't afford to not work...every day is a challenge, my spirit is starting to fade...what should I do? </P> <P></P>

HAHAH! had to comment on the one about 'one-uppers.' I was in a hospital bed maybe 15 minutes after having my left lung drained by a huge needle, and a friend of mine (the consumate one-upper) comes and visits, apologizes for not coming sooner (i had been in the hospital for like 4 days at that...

HAHAH! had to comment on the one about 'one-uppers.' I was in a hospital bed maybe 15 minutes after having my left lung drained by a huge needle, and a friend of mine (the consumate one-upper) comes and visits, apologizes for not coming sooner (i had been in the hospital for like 4 days at that...

HAHAH! had to comment on the one about 'one-uppers.' I was in a hospital bed maybe 15 minutes after having my left lung drained by a huge needle, and a friend of mine (the consumate one-upper) comes and visits, apologizes for not coming sooner (i had been in the hospital for like 4 days at that...

Growing up I was always laughing, smiling, performing for my family...letting them know it was ok. I moved around a TON after my folks split...even as a child I would move, making sure I knew that my parents were ok without me...which sounds incredibly selfish...cuz I knew one day I'd be...

Growing up I was always laughing, smiling, performing for my family...letting them know it was ok. I moved around a TON after my folks split...even as a child I would move, making sure I knew that my parents were ok without me...which sounds incredibly selfish...cuz I knew one day I'd be...

Growing up I was always laughing, smiling, performing for my family...letting them know it was ok. I moved around a TON after my folks split...even as a child I would move, making sure I knew that my parents were ok without me...which sounds incredibly selfish...cuz I knew one day I'd be...

I will put this out there first of all:  though I was diagnosed w/CF 25 years ago, there has been a considerable amount of energy spent on keeping me discouraged from forums and sites like these.  The people in my life love me but have always been afraid that I would be depressed by reading...

I will put this out there first of all: though I was diagnosed w/CF 25 years ago, there has been a considerable amount of energy spent on keeping me discouraged from forums and sites like these. The people in my life love me but have always been afraid that I would be depressed by reading about...

<p>I will put this out there first of all: though I was diagnosed w/CF 25 years ago, there has been a considerable amount of energy spent on keeping me discouraged from forums and sites like these. The people in my life love me but have always been afraid that I would be depressed by reading...

Ya know its interesting...so I'll summarize as best as I know how. (hope a man's opinions are welcome on this thread). I went to a private school before high school, so all the kids I grew up with knew what CF was about...even if only the very basics...going into high school and dating, then...