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"Hey ev1, been a long time since I’ve been here.....just thought I’d stop in and get a little jolt of encouragement.....still plugging along .....some days better than others, you know how that goes. Some past chiropractic foul ups have started making things even more difficult, but I’m trying to work around those too. Just one more thing on top of one more thing.....not the best way to try and cope. Anyway, I hope whoever is listening are doing well. "

  1. Lynida Jo Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C's avatar image

    Lynida Jo Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C

    Hi @paddyb - It's so good to hear from you! It sounds like you have a lot on your plate that your trying to work through. I hope you're able to.

    You can be sure many here can relate to your efforts of trying to cope - everyone has their own ways to do that. But, it all boils down to wanting to get through each day feeling as good as possible.

    Please let us know if there is anything we can to to help.

    Regards,
    Lyn (site moderator)

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    melaniem

    Hey Paddyb,

    I hear how much you are dealing with- but I the most important part, as you said, is that you are still plugging along. That's how it is done!

    Thanks for taking the time to check in, we appreciate hearing from you!

    Warmly,
    Melanie (team member)

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    paddyb

    Thanks Lyn! Nice to hear from someone! I came here because tho I have family, this is not something we discuss. Don’t know why really....when I’m having a “bad day” that may impact doing something with them and I just give info, it’s usually met with no response. I don’t get it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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    paddyb

    Thanks for commenting Melanie.... plugging along and slowing down is the way to go I guess.....mental challenge to accept tho. Thanks again!

  5. Lynida Jo Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C's avatar image

    Lynida Jo Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C

    Hi PaddyB - Sometimes those closest to us are the most challenging. They either expect more than we can give at times or they simply don't understand (but think they do).

    Often, if we just have one person close to us that understands and accepts, that can make a big difference. Can you pick out that one person that you could confide in and feel they'd at least listen with empathy - even if they don't fully understand?

    Lyn (site moderator) a

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    paddyb

    Hey Lyn, there are 2 people who listen, sort of.....thing is they both live out of state so we don’t talk every day or week even.....when we do I really don’t like to be the conversation killer by talking about COPD. My grown daughter is here but luckily for her and her fam, she’s pretty much a health nut, so copd talk doesn’t quite fit.
    😊......it’s ok tho.......I don’t get down too awful much, but once in awhile, look out! 😂 Thanks for listening....🙏🏼❤️🥰❤️🙏🏼🥰❤️🙏🏼

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    Lynida Jo Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C

    PaddB - I'm happy to listen anytime you need an ear!

    Lyn (site moderator)

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    melaniem

    Of course @paddyb!

    I want to echo Lyn's comment that we are here any time you want to talk about COPD, or just need someone to listen- please don't be a stranger!

    ~Melanie (team member)

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    melaniem

    , hi! I just wanted to touch base with you since it has been a little bit since you checked in last- how have you been managing this month? ~Melanie (team member)