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
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
Finding My Way BackIt has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with...reactionscomments
Another Baby Step ForwardI have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get...reactions3comments
Experiencing COPDUnderstanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily...reactions26comments
Happiness TriggersWe are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive...reactions23comments
A Time for RenewalI'm writing this at the end of February. I always think of this as the beginning of the end of winter. Spring...reactions5comments
Being Envious of the HealthyEveryone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with...reactions47comments
The Person Behind the IllnessI’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am...reactions22comments
Down the Rabbit HoleI am a big fan of Alice in Wonderland and all the great quotes that come from the story. Many seem like...reactions8comments
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?As I climbed into bed for the night, I thought back on my day. Where does the time go? I woke up...reactions5comments
COPD GlossaryFor those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that...reactions6comments
Is That All There Is?If you are familiar with the above-titled song by Peggy Lee from 1969, then you know it provided a topic for many...reactions8comments
Meditation for Better BreathingWhen many people hear the word meditation, they think of some new age mumbo jumbo. It is immediately dismissed, never realizing the...reactions13comments
December 2020 JournalDear Journal, Here we are at the end of another year. It has been a strange year for most, great sadness because...reactions4comments
My Medical BinderIt is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly...reactions9comments
There's Always a Solution, Part 2Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 can be found here. Getting dressed and taking showers seem...reactions7comments
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
Managing Rain and HumidityIt’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer...reactions19comments
Generations of Smoking in My FamilyThere are several generations of smoking in my family, and recently, it brought up a lot of emotions. See, I found a...reactionscomments
