Thank you, Linda, for your support. My family and friends don't really know what to do with me. I think they notice that I am not the cheerful soul that I was 3 months ago, before the diagnosis. But other than that, I don't think they understand the shock that I am feeling. I was thinking of creating a brief sheet of paper with the topic of IPF for Dummies, only not with those exact words, of course, to share with others. My family doesn't quite understand the "down" days that I have. They think that what I need may be psychological counseling and a quick walk around the block. They think that perhaps my sleepiness and aching joints are all in my mind. It is so comforting to find people on this website who have had my same symptoms and who have not ended up in a mental ward. They have not only survived past the statistical "end" date but are living meaningful lives. Thank you so much for reaching out to me and sharing some of your own stories. I will definitely check out the links that you listed on your reply. Blessings to you and your family. --Ann Abeyta