talking and being out of breath
After I talk for even five minutes, I get out of breath and feel weak and shaky after. Does anyone experience this?
Hi ldsbs, and thanks for your post - you've posed an excellent question for the community. I do hope others from the community see your inquiry and respond by sharing their own personal experiences managing this condition.
I can tell you that I have taken care of patients, and even seen several posts right here on COPD.net, from folks who have shared similar sentiments to what you've expressed here.
I thought you might gain some additional insight from any of these article which focus on COPD and shortness of breath: https://copd.net/search?s=shortness%20of%20breah. Perhaps the content will give you a better idea of what this is all about as it relates to COPD.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)I have this quite often, especially later in the afternoon after I get more tired. I find myself not only running out of breath, but stumbling over words that I would normally have no problems with, even forgetting entire words for a few minutes.
I find that by striking a "Superman pose" ( hands on hips, head high) and breathing deeply for a few seconds I can finish what I was saying.
Hi Ridge, and thanks so much for joining in this conversation and sharing your own personal experience managing this condition.
I especially like the 'superman pose' for taking those deep breaths to getting a handle back on your breathing. That sounds like a wonderful and do-able approach!
Warm regards,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
Yes ldsbs24 I diffently feel that way. But when I find myself repeating myself all the time I really get breathless. I guess it is just hard for people to take the time to pay attention, I sound like I sometimes have a frog that has taken up a room in my throat. So yes I feel the same, I just sort of stop talking they will normally figure it out soon enought. Dont try to keep talking for your friends and family cause you are the only true person that is going to take care of you and a sore throat is not what you need.
I hope things get better.
sunshine90
I’m Glad you asked, many moons ago when I first began pulmonary Rehab, we would have like a 20 min group session, someone asked how to explain to her family and friends what she was feeling in a way that they could relate to, so our therapist used the spoon story just in a mush shorter version. I ment Spoons not eggs, sorry here is the link. Just replace lupus with COPD
https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
Sunshine90
Hi again, Sunshine - I'm glad I asked, too, and, that you answered. I am familiar with the 'spoon theory' - have known that one for a long time. You just threw me, when you said 'eggs'. Now, it is clear and, from what I can tell - we are both on the same page.
Thanks for the link, too!!
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
I find myself doing the same thing. I just have to quit talking for awhile, then I feel better.
