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
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across...reactions8comments
COPD and a Life of UncertaintyThere are a great deal of uncertainties living with COPD. Regardless of how meticulous I am about scheduling my daily life to...reactions21comments
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...reactions7comments
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
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
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
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...reactions7comments
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
Finding My Way BackIt has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with...reactionscomments
Another Baby Step ForwardI have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get...reactions3comments
Experiencing COPDUnderstanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily...reactions26comments
Happiness TriggersWe are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive...reactions23comments
