Taking Control of Your AnxietyOne thing that I know for certain is that many of us struggle with anxiety. Even if you don’t have COPD, you...reactions9comments
November is Alpha-1 Awareness MonthNot only is November COPD Awareness Month, but it is also Alpha-1 Awareness Month, which is a genetic form of COPD. I...reactionscomments
Tracking, Charting, and Planning Your Chronic IllnessWhy should you maintain a daily journal to track your chronic illness journey with COPD, heart failure, and diabetes? There are a...reactions6comments
30 Things I Am Thankful ForThanksgiving is just around the corner. And there are so many things COPD-related I am thankful for. Here is a list of...reactions7comments
As Summer Leaves and Autumn ArrivesWell, it definitely feels like summer is getting shorter and shorter. I feel like it won't be too long before we will...reactions1comment
A Guide to Safely Disposing of Your MedicationsAlthough spring cleaning may not be on your mind at the moment, it is always a good time to dispose of unused...reactionscomments
Coloring Books, Puzzles and GamesBy the end of August, the days become cooler and shorter, and the never-ending humidity of summer has lifted. Days and nights...reactions5comments
Remembering Liana ColletIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Liana Collet passed away in November of 2021. Liana was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for...reactionscomments
Our Medical ChartsMany hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at...reactionscomments
Social Media Groups and FriendsIf there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is...reactions2comments
COPD Anxiety and FearAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by...reactions7comments
COPD and the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That...reactionscomments
Remembering Debz BorgeIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD...reactionscomments
What's for Supper? Or Is it Dinner in Your Neck of the Woods?Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation...reactionscomments
Another Year Older!Today I am another year older - 51. Wow! I used to think my parents were so old when they were this...reactions1comment
Stay SillyWe all know life with COPD isn’t easy, particularly when it is severe. We spend a great deal of time managing the...reactions20comments
Like Thieves in the NightIt is week 65 of the biggest pandemic of our lives. Our province of Ontario, Canada is in its 3rd lockdown. We...reactions3comments
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD...reactions2comments
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. ...reactions19comments
