Depression
Hi, I've been in my house for a week, because of the weather (90-100) I am having a very hard time with this Copd stuff I'm on Depression meds,
I guess what I really want to ask is does anyone ever feel like it's to much and there is only one way Out? I get very lonely and hopeless,
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You are not alone in your thoughts or feelings. I was diagnosed with moderate COPD 8 months ago and it has been a lifestyle adjustment for sure. I have had days of feeling down and feeling sorry for myself. Feeling lonely and useless. I can't go out and do all the outdoor things I used to do. It has been a hard adjustment and gets old really fast. I cannot say the thought of being gone and not going thru all this COPD stuff hasn't crossed my mind. I think that is just human nature. But then I think of all the joyful things in life I would miss. I would miss my wonderful and sweet 4 1/2- and 1-year old grandsons. I would miss my daughters. I would certainly miss my wife and siblings. I would miss all the sports I watch. I would miss the music I listen to. I would miss composing my own music, recording my own music, mixing my own music, and burning CDs to give out to friends and family of my music. I would miss playing all the video games I play. I would miss bird watching. I would miss playing chess. Once the weather gets cooler and into fall and winter, I would miss being outside again and fishing with my oldest grandson. The list goes on and on. There is so much to be thankful for. COPD is just a curve ball to deal with. I meditate, exercise, use relaxation techniques to feel better and not be depressed. Plus, I just outright refuse to feel sorry for myself and would much rather be strong and fight off any thoughts of depression. I sincerely hope you would seek out help for your mental state and learn with help how to cope with the situation as it stands. Please seek professional help in this regard. Take care and God Bless. I am here anytime you just need to vent or to talk.
Thank you for those heartfelt thoughts. I love that you refer to the COPD as "just a curve ball". What a great analogy! Life is full of curve balls - some a little worse than others. But, as you've pointed out so eloquently, we all need to stop and remember all the things we can be thankful for. A little perspective is a good thing for any of us.
Take care.
Lyn (site moderator COPD.net)
Thank you I needed that, I seem to have forgotten all the great things in my life
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You are most welcome! I am on here every day. Anytime you need to just vent or need someone to just talk to, don't hesitate to post. Have a good day, take care, and God Bless!I needed it too! We all have a tendency to get bogged down in the things that are wrong and forget all that's right.
Best,
Lyn (site moderator COPD.net)
I hear how difficult it is to contend with COPD our community is here (as you can see from this thread!) to offer any support we can but we aren't professional counselors so if you are interested, I can private message you some additional resources. All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).
