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Waking and Washing - Worst Part of the Day with my COPD - Hate It

Stewart Ono

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I think I am on stage 3 COPD, I think. Had it for many years, bur COVID finally did for me. I really struggle in the mornings, even getting up is hard.

Just sitting up on the side of the bed once awake, I have to sit for a few minutes, before standing and pulling the bedding back in place, Then another wait to get the short walk to the bathroom (about 20 paces)

Then a sit on the toilet. Then I lean on the sink to fill the sink for my wash, all this takes ages, with regular breaks and leaning on the sink all the time. Then back to my room to dress (sitting down). The whole process is about an hour.

I hate rising and washing. It is my lowest point of the day.

But once downstairs . (I have a stairlift) things improve, I make tea and toast (with regular breaks and leaning on the counter top).

Then usually do my Pulmonary Rehab Exercises. I can then walk out to my car (about 60 paces) and go to the supermarket, using the trolley as a walk aid and can do a shop.

But it is the mornings that gets me depressed. Any tips anyone? Or is just me?