Active 5 days agoHow do you deal with knowing what it's going to do to you, when your times up.I was told two and a half years ago that I had asthma, chronic bronchitis ,COPD , and in stage 3 emphysema, I didn't believe them. I partied, smoked ,drank...reactions19repliesEmphysemaProgressionMental Health
Active 5 days agoOxygen useIs it possible to become dependent on the use of oxygen? Either physically or psychologically?...reactions1replyMental Health
It doesn't seem like dietary and drinking plenty of water helps with constipation from copdI don't know what to eat that won't cause severe constipation from copd. Fiber and drinking plenty of water ate not helping. And I am tied to my oxygen machine...reactions4repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionMental Health
Being grateful can be difficult. What are you grateful for despite your COPD diagnosis?...reactions56repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
How To Support Someone With COPDWhat are ways you could be better supported while having COPD?...reactions88repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Yesterday my new pulmonologist had great newsShe said there were no signs of emphysema on either my chest or lung cts She showed me the xrays and explained all the little white dots.(calification, damage from smoking...reactions8repliesAwarenessMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
What are your Hobbies?I wanted to start a thread about everyone's hobbies. I know a lot of us spend a lot of time indoors and having something fun to do and keep one's...reactions110repliesCopingMental Health
Depression and COPDHave you experienced depression alongside your COPD? How do you manage it?...reactions35repliesCopingMental Health
COPD / Packing Part 2Yes, I have COPD - the packing has begun even though I don't have another place to go to yet. The place I live in currently has been sold. I...reactions14repliesBreathingMental HealthCoping
A Couple of Life's Precious MomentsThis past weekend I had a couple of Life's Precious Moments. My wife and I typically get our two grandsons (7 and 3 1/2) on Fridays to give the parents...reactions8repliesFriends & FamilyMental Health