AntidepressantsDoes anyone here take them? Do they help? I am seriously considering getting my GP to prescribe some for me....reactions11repliesCoping
Stigma about breathing problemsI'm having a really bad few days right now. Great difficulty breathing and accomplishing small tasks. I'm trying really hard to hide it from family and friends. I'm a smoker...reactions13repliesCopingBreathingSmoking
help with if my breathing will get bettergoing for a chest xray next week i have good days and bad days sleeping is the worse. i quit smoking 8 days ago so far so good...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentCoping
are electric hair clippers dangerous?are electric hair clippers dangerous while on supplementary oxygen? After having used an electric shaver 4-5 times, I read that it was inadvisable to use while on oxygen ---- is...reactions2repliesCoping
Living in Bushfire RegionsGood morning, I have early stages of COPD, and I unfortunately live in a bushfire zone in Australia, and now for the first time are experiencing effects of just back...reactions2repliesCopingEmphysemaBreathing
How are members.XHi everyone, I sit at times and wonder how members are, members like Spinbob Intruder, and many more. We sometimes never hear of them and how they are managing with...reactions26repliesAwarenessCoping
COPD and Me (As a Novel Concept)I'm 70 and was unofficially told about my COPD in 2015. Interestingly, back in the '90's my mom had it and I took care of her until she passed in...reactions6repliesCoping
CopingHi, I just feel like talking today about things I've been thinking about. I was diagnosed with COPD in 2005 right after I finally stopped smoking. I smoked for 40...reactions7repliesCoping
How I deal with my COPD and other conditions I have COPD, PTSD, anxiety, and neuropathy in my left leg the neuropathy and COPD don't let me do much exercises. And my PTSD and anxiety sometimes makes it harder...reactions2repliesCoping
Controlling Flare-Ups?Is there anyone that can advise on how to control Flare-Ups . I no they can't be stopped completely but is there any way of making easier . Especially when...reactions8repliesCoping