COPD not coping very wellI have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I have CT every 6 months he is watching...reactions2repliesDepressionCopingBreathing
Anxiety with emphysemaI'm having major anxiety and panic. I'm on sertraline but this doesn't really help. Is anyone taking gabapentin or vallium?...reactions24repliesBreathingCoping
CopdI have had Copd for around five/ six years maybe more, my doctor says it’s stage two but my my symptoms suggest more like stage 3, and until recently I...reactions14repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
Hello everyone I have been diagnosed with COPD / emphysema I am also new in this group so please bear with meCoping with all this and understanding the process of living with COPD / emphysema...reactions7repliesCoping
CopingI haven’t spoken on this site in a very long time. I am 62 and stage 4 COPD. Diagnosed 11 years ago. My lung function is 30 percent and on...reactions7repliesEnd StageCoping
Have no idea what to expect !I just did the 6 minute test with the Pulmonologist and had above average results ! Then I come home and 2 days later I go for a walk and...reactions2repliesBreathingCoping
When I exercise it seems to make my COPD flare upI have asked 3 doctors about this and cannot get a straight answer. Yesterday I felt really good and got on the indoor spinner bike for 25 minutes. I started...reactions2repliesCoping
Newly diagnosed with Asthma and mild COPDNever heard of COPD before so still trying to get my head around this. Currently it's mild COPD and I know it can't be reversed. However, what can I do...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosis
Loosing friends to COPDHow have you coped with the emotional impact of losing friends to COPD? Are there any strategies or support systems that have helped you during these difficult times?...reactions1replyCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Slowing COPD ProgressionWhat are some things you do or have found helpful to slow your COPD's progression?...reactions30repliesCopingTips & Advice