Medicine Going Forward in the New WorldAt the end of 2019, I saw a pulmonary specialist. The frequency of visits is twice a year unless I need him...reactions5comments
What to ExpectMy first exacerbation made me think I was DYING! It was actually horrible. One day I was working two jobs and loving...reactions8comments
Like Thieves in the NightIt is week 65 of the biggest pandemic of our lives. Our province of Ontario, Canada is in its 3rd lockdown. We...reactions3comments
COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for...reactionscomments
Coloring Books, Puzzles and GamesBy the end of August, the days become cooler and shorter, and the never-ending humidity of summer has lifted. Days and nights...reactions5comments
Taking Control of Your AnxietyOne thing that I know for certain is that many of us struggle with anxiety. Even if you don’t have COPD, you...reactions9comments
Indoor Fun for EveryoneThe air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the gardens are wrapping up and showing off their harvest. With...reactionscomments
Shopping With My Friend ScooterI haven’t been out shopping since before the pandemic started. We have basically been in isolation. Now, very slowly, as things are...reactions17comments
Happy New YearWelcome to 2022, where possibilities are endless. It is within your power to make this year anything you want to make it...reactions2comments
The CottageHave you ever created a ‘go-to’ place? A place where you could let your mind run to? It’s where you go when...reactions6comments
Anxiety and the BreathOne problem with COPD is that it causes shortness of breath. This dyspnea (shortness of breath) causes a fight or flight reaction...reactions39comments
My Chronic Illness Health Tracker and Journal PlannerHow many times have you left the doctor's office, slapping yourself in the head because 2 minutes after your appointment ended, you...reactions2comments
Talking to Your DoctorI talk to people every day that tell me they have no idea how to ask questions of their doctor. Many of...reactions12comments
Encouraging Self-Care For CaregiversMost of us with COPD know that our needs will increase as our illness progresses. I am not sure which of us...reactions6comments
I Love Watching BirdsBirds entertain me through the cold winter months and into the spring and summer. Before COPD, my desk was facing into the...reactions6comments
A Time of RenewalJanuary and September are renewal months for me. I love the thought of September with new pencils and the smell of new...reactions12comments
Let’s Talk About Finding a DoctorWhat do you expect from a doctor and how do you lay the ground rules of managing your COPD? We know that all...reactions17comments
Moving Forward With COPDWhat do you love doing that makes you forget about your illness? Do you have feelings of, “I can’t do this, because...reactions12comments
The Many Causes of COPDAs humans, we were slow to understand how delicate and precious our lungs really are. From our gestation age to environment and...reactions3comments
Losses and Gains With COPDI have battled being underweight or overweight all my life, shuffling between too small or too big. I intensely focus on input...reactions15comments
