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
What to ExpectMy first exacerbation made me think I was DYING! It was actually horrible. One day I was working two jobs and loving...reactions8comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
The 4 People Everyone NeedsEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. We, humans, were not meant to do...reactions7comments
AcceptanceOver the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Forest BathingBy definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time...reactions3comments
The Little ThingsStanding in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am...reactions13comments
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...reactions21comments
PreoccupiedGood afternoon, all! It's been a good few weeks since I last wrote. Time certainly goes quickly, especially when things occupy you...reactionscomments
Personal HygieneMost days I must coax myself into showering. It’s as if I am coaxing a child, trying to get them to see...reactions6comments
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...reactions6comments
The MotivatorAccording to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word...reactions2comments
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...reactions33comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
