It Started in SpringMy grandson was staying overnight and that means we have been up since the crack of dawn. It is now 9 am...reactions10comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want...reactions79comments
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was...reactions3comments
The Changes ContinueDo you notice your changes? I don't necessarily think about them until that day comes when I can no longer or really...reactions4comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! It doesn't take much to get...reactions5comments
Just Another Post About ShoweringPersonal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do and it’s not a ‘one and done’ thing because...reactions61comments
My Silent Voice and How I Can Make it Be HeardThere are so many people out there that can't understand how I have managed to accomplish some of the things I have...reactions6comments
So You're Getting on the Transplant ListEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. So you're getting on the transplant list?...reactions14comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When...reactions287comments
Estate Planning and End of Life ChoicesThe choices we never want to discuss until it is too late need our attention. Making your end-of-life choices is an important...reactions6comments
More Changes AppearHave you noticed as time goes by we notice more changes? I have already written about how my sleep pattern has changed...reactions1comment
Tai Chi and COPDWe have all heard of the benefits of mind-body exercise for people with chronic conditions. If yoga feels too active for you...reactions7comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety OutcomesHow we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state...reactions33comments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPDI’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the...reactions3comments
The Scooter MishapWhen I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get...reactions2comments
Self-Care and Why We Need ItThe term “self-care” has become quite a buzzword in recent times and I am a huge fan of it. Self-care is literally...reactions5comments
What I Have Learned While Traveling With OxygenMy first airline trip with oxygen was to the 2012 Alpha-1 National Conference. It was also my first flight in over 25...reactions23comments
Four Years OnJune the 16th. I celebrated four years smoke-free and a new life living with COPD. If I had listened, would my COPD...reactions4comments
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit SmokingWe were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids...reactions3comments
The Healing Power of Routines and RitualsI used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life...reactions22comments
