Table 2.

Development from codes to themes

Themes	“I didn’t expect to be here”: Surpassing the CF life expectancy	“Am I psychologically bringing this upon myself?”: Psychological complexities of CF	“I’ve had to really learn to be kind to myself”: The importance of compassion and being self-compassionate	“I think it’s a great tool”: The benefits of practising mindfulness
Codes	The pension process	The impact of physical health fluctuations	Managing personal suffering with self-compassion	Dispositional mindfulness
	Financial worry	Distress, anxiety, depression	Self-care	Psychological health and wellbeing benefits
	Caring for elderly parents	Eating behaviours and weight	Increased patient-centred care	Mindful self-care practices
	CFTR modulator therapies	The ‘invisible’ nature of CF	Lack of compassion from employers	A need for increased mindfulness-based practices
		Isolation and loneliness