PreoccupiedGood afternoon, all! It's been a good few weeks since I last wrote. Time certainly goes quickly, especially when things occupy you...reactionscomments
Dealing With Other IllnessHave you found that after your diagnosis of COPD you now start to have other illnesses creep in? Or maybe you had...reactions11comments
Another Year Older!Today I am another year older - 51. Wow! I used to think my parents were so old when they were this...reactions1comment
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD...reactions2comments
Shaking Off Those Psychological DemonsCOPD opens the floodgates to many psychological demons. Some of the demons that plague me are depression, embarrassment, fear, and feelings of worthlessness. ...reactions19comments
AcceptanceOver the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word...reactions3comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring...reactions4comments
What Is the Office of Aging?Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPDOnce upon a time, back in my day, there was one doctor for everything. At that time, in my area anyway, the...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss The Nebulizer MarketNebulizers are a great way of inhaling respiratory medicines. They are relatively small and expected to get smaller. They are relatively simple...reactions4comments
What a PainMy body can actually confuse me on some days. I want to ask: “Is it COPD or something else that I’m struggling...reactions1comment
The Little ThingsStanding in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am...reactions13comments
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny. Sophie was a beautiful rescue border collie mix...reactions21comments
Researchers Home in on Possible Cause of EmphysemaResearchers in Japan have stumbled upon an interesting discovery. They think they have discovered a protein responsible for the early stages of...reactions10comments
The MotivatorAccording to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word...reactions2comments
Rediscovering MeMy daughter-in-law copes with a more severe form of Ulcerative Colitis. It’s been so severe that we feared for her life. I...reactions9comments
Don't Worry, Be HappyWhat a motto this saying became back in the 80's when the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" came out. At that time, I...reactions2comments
Wearing Masks With COPDAs the COVID pandemic continues to surge, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face masks in public...reactions2comments
Coping With Mental Health: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. Twenty percent of adults in...reactionscomments
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions19comments
