BronchieactesesJust wondering if anyone out there who may also have this terrible illness has found ANY treatments that might be helpful. No one seems to know what to do about...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingTreatment
New Update on my Brother and MeOn my brother Gene: I've just been informed by him that he is being brought home tomorrow (Wednesday). That's all I have at the moment as they have not bothered...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesCoping
AnxietyI have found that if I overthink a situation I’ve become very anxious, which in turn makes me even shorter of breath and my heart starts pounding. I do my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceMental HealthCoping
Exercise and NormalityHey Guys, I have two questions for you: 1. Do any of you guys who have had COPD for a while still cut your own grass? 2. Do any of...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCoping
Mild-Moderate Emphysema Life ExpectancyHi, I am 36 years old with two small children and am wondering to hear some of peoples personal stories and some hope I can live old and see my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingProgression
Newly diagnosed with COPD and fearfulI now realize that I have probably been having symptoms of COPD for several years but was in deniaI. After all, I never smoked so I couldn’t COPD. I got...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
HopelessI don't maintain hope. I just muddle along. I go through hopeful periods and then I am slammed with an exacerbation. Nothing can be done except to take my meds...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental HealthCoping
Newly Diagnosed with COPDpI have COPD I'm not sure when my diagnosis was made but it's on my medical portfolio. I had pneumonia twice in 2020. I had 2 admissions to 2 different...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Overthinking everythingShower time is a real issue. For 6 years... I dread everytime I have to. I have a chair I do use, but it’s just a crutch. Going out is...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
Anxiety This is me to a t! I'm always thinking what if this happens while I'm walking or what ever I'm doing that requires more breath than I have. I throw...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthCoping