An Action Plan Is Hope for the FutureI came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope...reactions4comments
Short Of Breath EmbarrassmentA week ago my husband and I were going to dinner at another couple’s home we have been friends with for many...reactionscomments
Think in Solutions, Not in ProblemsThe title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I...reactions3comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be...reactionscomments
A Year of COPDAnother year of living with COPD has come and gone. It has been eight years. It has become easier because of the...reactions7comments
Creating a Quiet SpaceI believe we should have a special space to retreat to. This is a place we can reflect and reconnect with ourselves...reactions28comments
Fear of DependencyI’m sure you are familiar with this story. Once upon a time, I was very independent. Anxiety was something other people had...reactions10comments
Winter ChallengeCold weather, storms, ice, and blustery winds are always difficult to go out in during the winter months. Many of us, myself...reactions12comments
To Exercise or Not to Exercise"Exercise cannot reverse lung disease, but it can reverse de-conditioning and improve your quality of life." We all know we should do...reactions10comments
COPD Anxiety and FearAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by...reactionscomments
Stay SillyWe all know life with COPD isn’t easy, particularly when it is severe. We spend a great deal of time managing the...reactions20comments
Zoom Changed My LifeBefore the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal...reactions5comments
Forest BathingBy definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time...reactions3comments
Change of Seasons With COPDMy lungs don’t really care for fluctuating temperatures when the seasons change. Some of my worst exacerbations have been going from the...reactions33comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have...reactions6comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that...reactions1comment
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! In Part 1 of this article, I...reactions6comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! It doesn't take much to get...reactions5comments
The Scooter MishapWhen I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get...reactions2comments
The Healing Power of Routines and RitualsI used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life...reactions22comments
