Why Don’t We Follow Doctors' Orders? - Part 2I used to wonder why anyone wouldn't follow their doctor's orders, but since being diagnosed with COPD I’ve done it myself. In...reactionscomments
Rose Colored GlassesWhen I was younger, I would tell my dad that I wanted to be happy, in life, at work, in everything. My...reactionscomments
We Learn From Each OtherIt can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we...reactionscomments
Dust, Clutter and MinimalizingDust is a big trigger for my allergies, COPD and asthma. My doctors were thinking that my allergies were triggering my COPD...reactionscomments
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me...reactions2comments
My Most Stressful Time of the MonthDoes bill paying time of the month throw your body system off? It sure does mine. I would call this my stressor...reactionscomments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our...reactionscomments
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPDA restful night's sleep can be elusive when you have COPD. Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your...reactions68comments
COPD, Obesity and MeThe last thing that I want to tell a group of people is that I’m overweight. I’m not just overweight, I’m obese...reactions5comments
Fire Season and COPDFire season is almost upon us. The end of summer and the start of fall mean the trees are changing colors, the...reactionscomments
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2As I mentioned in Part 1, no, I’m not being silly regarding the title. Many would say having COPD means that they...reactionscomments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib CrampingHave you ever had muscle spasms or cramping around the ribcage, also known as rib cramps? Even though many of our COPD...reactions26comments
The Foggy Brain Dead ZoneHave you ever seen an old Sherlock Holmes movie? All the old films ends with Holmes and Watson chasing the nefarious villain...reactions12comments
The Emotional Pain of COPDMany with COPD suffer physical pain, other than the breathlessness that almost all of us with a respiratory condition suffer. I am...reactions10comments
Good Self Care for a Bad Day“You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help.” Calvin, “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Waterson “Ugh,” I...reactions11comments
8 Things To Know About COPD PainWhile COPD isn’t necessarily a painful disease, there is some good evidence linking COPD to pain. Here are 8 things to know...reactions17comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old LivesA couple of years ago on a grieving site, a person wanted to grieve her old life. Some on the site said that...reactions11comments
Have Peace of Mind with Lung Cancer ScreeningCOPD patients spend a lot of time focused on their lung health. Between staying on top of breathing treatments, going to pulmonary...reactions1comment
A Letter To My Family About COPDDear Loved One: Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to you, to tell you what I feel, to tell you what I’m going...reactions20comments
Better Health with COPDWhen I think of better health, I think of fewer health issues, fewer doctor appointments and yes, better health. It seems strange...reactionscomments
