Why don't people want to quit smoking?To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to quit nicotine 2...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesMental HealthEmphysemaSmoking
Written off as crazy by Doctors and ER - RantHi, has anyone else been written off as crazy by their PCP and ER staff? Over the last two years I've had multiple health issues that resulted in a lot...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesHealthcare TeamMental HealthSymptoms
MelindaI was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesMental Health
Just a rant.I am fed up with this illness. Nothing makes me think more than I will be glad when my day comes. For me life sucks, family deserted me. I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
Severe Depression I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with COPD and stage 4 emphysema. I take anti depressants and anti anxiety medication. Yet, I am so depressed I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingMental Health
Anxiety I have had problems with blood pressure and anxiety. They have started me on a new blood pressure medicine and have suggested SSRI for anti anxiety. Is this something that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental HealthCoping
SSRI for anxiety for COPD ?I have tried diet, exercise, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, etc. Is this medication something that can be helpful for COPD...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMental Health
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingTips & AdviceMental Health
ScaredHello everyone O recently had a CT scan and the results read.... minimal centrolobular emphemas lung changes..I have little phlem,no cough an mild short of breath..I immediately made an appt...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMental HealthTips & Advice
Interesting quoteI found an interesting quote the other day: From John Wooden, former Coach of UCLA Bruins Basketball "Don' t let what you can't do stop you from doing what you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMental Health
