You Are Unique in Your Own DiseaseCOPD is such a complex and individualized disease. It can change by the day and vary significantly between people. Sometimes it's nice...reactionscomments
COPD: Letter to My SonWhen I first started getting sick you were just nine. You were in Cub Scouts and I was one of the den...reactions4comments
Steroids, Bruising, and BonesThere is a saying, 'The older we get the more pill we take.' I am sure this applies even more for us...reactions17comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 2This is part 2 of "Documents Every COPDer Should Have. For part 1, click here. I have been asked several times what...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part V: Ideals and Stereotypes“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” --Brene Brown So I am...reactions2comments
It's All In The LightingMy "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part IV: Guilt and Judgment“I felt ashamed.""But of what? Psyche, they hadn't stripped you naked or anything?""No, no, Maia. Ashamed of looking like a mortal --...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Year MakesLooking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part 3: What It Means to Be Strong“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.” —Brene Brown Before writing this article, I...reactionscomments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1Editor's note: this is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I have been...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part 2: Feeling Defeated“The absence of self-love is shame. Guilt is feeling bad about one's actions, but shame is feeling bad about one's self –...reactions8comments
It's a Shame - Part 1: Where It BeginsThis article is going to be difficult to write. You might find it difficult to read. You see, people who have COPD...reactions3comments
Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different DevilsThe severity of COPD is normally determined by breathing tests. These tests are used to determine the stage of your COPD. There...reactions1comment
COPD in the SummertimeYour breathing is most important. You will have similar effects year round, however in many places summer is a big change from...reactionscomments
Have a Fulfilling Life AnywayI have a fulfilling life even though I'm not a princess (except in my mind) or a Supreme Court judge or a...reactions4comments
Five Tips after a COPD DiagnosisA COPD Diagnosis: Now What? Cough. Cough. “I don't know why I'm so tired and I can't breathe. Maybe it'll blow over”...reactions5comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the NumbersAs with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing...reactionscomments
Questions for Your PulmonologistIf you have been recently diagnosed with COPD, you may be feeling like you can't do anything that you used to do...reactions11comments
10 Tips to Help You Cope with COPDBeing told you have a lung disease like COPD can be a frightening experience. The idea that it’s associated with being short...reactions53comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of BreathThere are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
