Weight, a Cold, and Spoons...Sadly my mother suffers COPD at an advanced age. As a result I am sure sometimes our genes are more responsible for...reactions3comments
From Caregiver to Advocate...As a co-caregiver for my mom, I thought about her health constantly. I spent countless days thinking about what I should do...reactionscomments
Depressed and anxious....I'm a 58yr old mother/grandmother of 8 and newly engaged! I was diagnosed about 12yrs ago with moderate/severe copd. Not sure if...reactions2comments
Wanting to feel useful with COPD...I was diagnosed 12 yrs ago. I smoked for 30 yrs. I am on oxygen 24/7. I have 28% lung function. I...reactions1comment
Lost...My name is Krissi and I was diagnosed when I was 25 with copd. I was getting chronic bronchitis twice a month...reactions2comments
Have A Good Laugh...We were recently cleaning out our garage, and we came across a board game that had been the Sunday afternoon activity with...reactionscomments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Navigating Deeper Emotions and Finding Acceptance...When you are in mourning for the life you've lost to COPD, denial, disbelief and grief are the easiest emotions to deal...reactions17comments
Happie...I am 68 years old I started smoking at 9 years old and smoked for over 50 years. I worked in the...reactions2comments
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A good life with COPD....I have been diagnosed as stage 4, severe COPD for several years now. I am a retired psychologist. I learned a lot...reactions13comments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Understanding the Initial Emotional Impact...The reaction to being diagnosed with COPD is as varied as the people who get COPD. Being diagnosed with COPD may cause...reactions34comments
Bloating and COPD - Part 2...In part one I explained how COPD causes many of us to bloat. I also explained how large our lungs become inside our...reactions22comments
7 kids and a budgie...I'm a 51 year old mother of seven I'm a grandma to 8 granddaughters and 1 grandson. My father passed at 60 from...reactions2comments
My treatment of choice!...I have been diagnosed with severe COPD for 4 years or so, and probably have suffered from emphysema for much longer. I...reactions6replies
Remembering Our Loved Ones...When you dig deep into your memories, there are core memories that stand out. They are the ones that you could never...reactions2comments
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & Away...Cold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health. I don’t know about you, but my body feels...reactionscomments
Bloating and COPD - Part 1...This week I am writing about the bump many of us wish we did not have: bloated stomachs that no amount of...reactions13comments
Hubby's Life with COPD...Husband is currently stage 4. He's been on oxygen since 2008. Concentrator at home and motorhome. Liquid oxygen when away from home. In...reactions3comments
Michelle Vincent...Michelle was previously an advocate on COPD.net. Diagnosed a couple of years ago, she has Stage Three COPD with some symptoms of...
Valves...First I want to say that I am very happy to live in the Netherlands. Our insurance is wonderful. They pay for...reactions4comments
