Managing Stress with COPD
A few community members have mentioned that managing COPD day-to-day can be stressful and often cause anxiety. Does anyone have any tips or strategies for handling stress?
Xanax and prayer, reflections playing on FB writing; These are a few of the things I do anyways, I am here hoping to find other's...Thanks
Blessings,
Rene'
Thanks so much for sharing what has been helpful for you, Rene’! We appreciate your being part of the community here! Please stop by and let us know how things are going - we're happy you found us.
Take care,
-Christina (COPD.net Team)
Thanks for sharing tips how to manage stress with copd. I am disabled with good and anxiety disorder. Being a caregiver for my wife who is disabled also is a very stressful situation. I have learned my limits, and when feeling out of breath, I stop and take a time out. Seeing my psych and taking my meds as directed helps me to manage my stress. You have to accept your inability to do things you use to, and know when to rest when feeling overwhelmed. Prayer and meditation gets me through every day. God Bless and easy does it.
Hi Bassman,
Thanks for sharing your experience here, and it sounds like you're doing a great job balancing being a caregiver for your wife with taking breaks when you need to - that is so important! We're so glad you have learned your limits, and also that you're taking care of yourself by going to the doctor and taking your meds as prescribed. Great job!!! These are wonderful things that you're doing.
I thought this article on managing stress with COPD might be helpful: https://copd.net/living/managing-stress/ as well as this one: https://copd.net/living/attitude-stress/. It sounds like you have a fantastic attitude. Thanks for joining our community - please know you are welcome here any time.
Best,
Jenn (Community Manager, COPD.net)
By taking depression medince and zantax helps alot
