Dear DoctorDear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD. You might be a general practitioner (GP), an... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Shaking Off Those Psychological DemonsCOPD opens the floodgates to many psychological demons. Some of the demons that plague me are depression, embarrassment, fear, and feelings of worthlessness. I know that I am not alone in... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What to ExpectMy first exacerbation made me think I was DYING! It was actually horrible. One day I was working two jobs and loving my income and my independence, and the next... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring for someone with COPD expensive. There are resources... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Zoom Changed My LifeBefore the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal level. If I did any video chats, it... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The 4 People Everyone NeedsWe, humans, were not meant to do life alone. We excel in a community, surrounded by people. But - and it's a big but - we are who we choose... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
AcceptanceOver the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word has brought me through the good times and... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Medicine Going Forward in the New WorldAt the end of 2019, I saw a pulmonary specialist. The frequency of visits is twice a year unless I need him in between. I was given an action plan... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dealing With Other IllnessHave you found that after your diagnosis of COPD you now start to have other illnesses creep in? Or maybe you had other illnesses and COPD came along with them?... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Is the Office of Aging?Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her name was Sandy and she worked at the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPDOnce upon a time, back in my day, there was one doctor for everything. At that time, in my area anyway, the doctor was male. When I was called to... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Forest BathingBy definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time spent with nature relieves stress and is very... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Little ThingsStanding in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am out in nature. I feel such peace. The... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny. Sophie was a beautiful rescue border collie mix that we got when our kids were younger... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
PreoccupiedGood afternoon, all! It's been a good few weeks since I last wrote. Time certainly goes quickly, especially when things occupy you. Hope everyone has had a good few breathe-easy... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Personal HygieneMost days I must coax myself into showering. It’s as if I am coaxing a child, trying to get them to see my way. Most of us know it is... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Wildfires Can Affect Your COPD No Matter Where You LiveIf you live on the west coast or in the mountain west region of the United States as I do, you accept that wildfires during the summer months are now... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The MotivatorAccording to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word - motivation - speaks volumes. How does a... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Change of Seasons With COPDMy lungs don’t really care for fluctuating temperatures when the seasons change. Some of my worst exacerbations have been going from the warm air of summer to the cooler air... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Get the Support You NeedIt can be so difficult to ask for help, especially if you have always managed to do things yourself. Then the day comes when you really need help to do... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments