Getting Older and CrankyAs the years seem to be flying by, I'm sure I am getting cranky and a little more irritable. The seasons seem to be rolling into two instead of four... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Music on a Bad Mood DayWhen I woke up today, I was in a bad mood. It's funny how that happens for no apparent reason. I am aware the minute I open my eyes that... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Rediscovering MeMy daughter-in-law copes with a more severe form of Ulcerative Colitis. It’s been so severe that we feared for her life. I may not remember the exact words of what... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Don't Worry, Be HappyWhat a motto this saying became back in the 80's when the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" came out. At that time, I worried about very little. As my health deteriorated though... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Be the Architect of Your Own LifeWhen we are born, we are given gifts that help us navigate our lives. As we get older, we finally chisel those gifts so we can have a better experience... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have been prescribed some sort of inhaler, if not... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to Prevent a Flare-UpI have to mention here and now that for the first two years after diagnosis, you are going to work harder than you have ever worked in your life. You... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing. The air is starting to chill in the... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Stepping Out in My New ScooterDespite what the doctors say, I needed to step up my 'Granny game’. I was tired of watching from my window as my husband and grandson walked all over the neighborhood... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Oh Heck No!It all started when my husband took me to a brand-new Dollar Store. I was hoping to find fabric, as some people wanted fabric dolls for Christmas. Even wearing a... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's LivesThis article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one, and I was under the distinct impression that... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that are necessary to perform their work. A carpenter... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Making DecisionsSometimes in life, we have to make tough decisions that will chart out the way ahead of us. I had declined the offer of a lung function test for a... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! We have been talking about COPD vs. aging. How do we know for... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to read part 1! Looking back, I can now see how everything aligned. Being in the middle of... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
If I Have COPD, Should I Be Tested to See if it’s Genetic (Alpha-1)?This is a good question. Let me share a few reasons why I think that answer should be...YES! One reason for testing is that some people with COPD think about... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 1)The other day I was talking to my husband about some ailment that was new. I think at the time I was looking in the mirror and was just so... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Learning How to Live With COPDHaving a chronic illness like COPD can be all-consuming if we don't fill our days with other things. It isn't an easy thing to do. We can however learn to... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The ShiftMy life has shifted. These days I wish for a lot of things. The things that I wish for now are much different than the things I would have wished... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments