COPD and Guilt
Do you struggle with feelings of guilt related to your COPD? Join the conversation below or share some support for someone who may need it.
I have had COPD since they made it an umbrella for anything raspatory and I don't have guilt. I know that a lot of folks with COPD do, but I made the decision to smoke even with Asmitha as a child and allergies that caused the Asmitha. attaches. Even in my adult hood I continued to smoke and it's not an excuse for my condition, but it was my own doing. I take responsibility for my situation, and I have days where I hate it and other days, I deal with it. I wake up not sure of how I may feel, but I try to stay positive and do the best I can. Praying you all have a wonderful day too.
Thank you for this information! I was not aware of this or the test. Is this something that my doctor can do or is it an allergist? I will look into this today, again thank you so much! , I would ask either your primary doctor or your pulmonologist! All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).
I started smoking when I was 8 years old I thought it was cool I seen all the teenagers do it and I seen my dad come home and smoke a cigarette and he just seem so relaxed and that's what happened
Hello,
! I remember thinking the same thing when I was younger. Smoking looked so relaxing and enjoyable. If we only knew then what we know now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Best, Jackie (Moderator)
When staying with people. The coughing at night and having to much mucus. I am so afraid of keeping everyone awake at night. And the embarrassing part of shutting the mucus out.
Perhaps by letting the cat out of the bag and addressing your uncontrolled coughing before making plans to stay overnight. I personally would never stay at friends overnight because I need too much equipment to go with me, like oxygen and BiPap machine. Ask them if they are light sleepers and if they think the noise will bother them. If the answer is positive, think about cutting the night short and leaving at a decent time to get home or search out a hotel and meet your friends for breakfast. Barbara Moore (Moderator)
Replying in general. I feel I was in so much denial regarding my COPD diagnosis. And now that I have been living with this condition for many years now. I believe I have moved past my denial and into acceptance of my disease. Not that I live it or enjoy this life struggle. But I find now I pretty much am dealing with other peoples guilt feelings about my COPD or how other people feel I should have guilt over my disease. I had many underlying factors that also were present while I was developing the COPD condition. I had to come to terms with my disease and learn to live with it and to forgive myself for the part I played in getting the disease. And keep moving on . And keep living one day at a time. And that I am allowed to have an enjoy what I can out of my life without feeling guilty.
Hi,
! I think it is common to run through all of those stages after being diagnosed. You have a great way of looking at it. I agree that we do need to learn to live life without feeling so guilty. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this! Best, Jackie (Moderator)
