COPD Newbie...Last summer my younger brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Ten days later he was dead. He was 60 years...reactions8comments
It's All In The Lighting...My "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
Well I did smoke but I didn't think this would happen!...Well you know what though I did and by the time I had accepted the fact and started to work on my...reactions1comment
Working...I was first told I had COPD five years ago. In my own crazy way of denial I had it in my...reactions3replies
Newly diagnoed...Hi, I am Mieke and my husband Charles was diagnosed with COPD stage 2 today. From Wednesday on he has to start...reactions2replies
What a Difference a Year Makes...Looking 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
When Caregivers Don't Agree...It's safe to say that not all caregivers agree on how to take care of their loved ones. This can pose a few...reactions5comments
Newly diagnosed...Hi I've just had results from my spirometry test. Whi my doctor confirmed I have copd. My result was 52% which apparently...reactions3replies
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1...Editor'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 Begins...This 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 Devils...The 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 Summertime...Your breathing is most important. You will have similar effects year round, however in many places summer is a big change from...reactionscomments
Make Happy Moments...Sometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and...reactionscomments
Have a Fulfilling Life Anyway...I have a fulfilling life even though I'm not a princess (except in my mind) or a Supreme Court judge or a...reactions4comments
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: Finding a Cure...Here at COPD.net, we often get questions about finding a cure. There are lots of conversations on our site and our Facebook...reactions21comments
Adult Coloring Books...Have you seen the new craze? The only way these could cause stress is if you just cannot bare the thoughts of...reactionscomments
