How Overwhelming Moving Has BeenIt was quite a surreal moment seeing my family after so long. They hadn't been around when I was diagnosed, so I'm...reactions2comments
Our Medical ChartsMany hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at...reactionscomments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?As someone who has written a journal on my journey with COPD for a several years I often receive emails from frightened readers...reactions15comments
Breo: the Superhero Inhaler?There are so many new inhalers on the market these days, making it difficult to keep track of them all. Some people...reactionscomments
COPD and the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That...reactionscomments
What's for Supper? Or Is it Dinner in Your Neck of the Woods?Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation...reactionscomments
The Buzz of ExercisingDo you ever get frustrated? Frustrated because your mind says "Yes you can do this, you go to do it!" and your...reactions25comments
COPD Awareness MonthAs COPD Awareness Month is upon us I feel it's important to make sure we are aware off changes within our health...reactions5comments
The Truth as it ComesWriting this from my heart, I'm a true believer that we're all here for a reason and maybe we will never find...reactions2comments
The Drop from FestivitiesIf you're anything like, me after the hype from the Christmas and New Year Festivities you seem to come down with one...reactions5comments
Taking on a ChallengeHave you ever thought of doing something different, then pushing the thought to the back of your mind and at some point...reactionscomments
Taking Notice of ChangeWe're so used to our own bodies that we tend not to take notice of gradual changes. We automatically think "it's us...reactions6comments
Living With COPD in the United KingdomI wanted to share with you what its like living with COPD in the UK. I am in South Wales and am...reactions11comments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the TimeYou know what? It's ok not to be ok all the time. If you think about it, even people with good health...reactions28comments
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPDHave you ever noticed that people are usually trying to lose weight? All those adverts and commercials on the TV and social...reactions21comments
Work On What You Can DoAlways look at what you can do with COPD, and work ahead on that. Don't dwell on the things you cannot do...reactions6comments
Don't Be Afraid to CancelNever be afraid to cancel a coffee date with a friend or a lunch date with family members. Living with COPD is...reactionscomments
We're All DifferentIsn't it strange how we are all so different? Not just in the way we look, but the ways in which COPD...reactions4comments
Making Life EasierIf you're struggling, it's pretty difficult to enjoy your life and life is for enjoying. COPD is a difficult illness to live...reactions4comments
The StruggleWow. One day you're okay and then the struggle appears like a mighty rock that fell in front of you. Everybody is...reactions4comments
