Ribcage cramps and spasms...Hi, I have been having these for a few years and they are getting worse it seems. Closer to get having them...reactions6comments
Anxiety attacks...About a month ago I was getting ready to shower and was having my usual anxiety. It was worse this time almost...reactions119comments
Insurance Companies Versus Doctors...My pharmacist just called me. She said my prescription was ready to be picked up. She also said my insurance requires that...reactions41comments
Irritability, Impatience, and Withdrawing...Our families and friends know I have COPD, asthma, allergies, and more. They know they aren’t to come in wearing scented products...reactions39comments
Sharing Information on Lung Nodules...In our community forum, someone had questions about nodules, so I thought this would be helpful for those with questions. Lung nodules...reactions39comments
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?...I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone...reactions12comments
Hospitalized follow up, anxiety, coping,venting...So got discharged on Saturday 14th after 4 day hospital stay. Opened mail on Sunday from my insurance. Dated jan 14th it...reactions1comment
Bringing Awareness: Part 2...You can find part one of this story here. It’s not enough that we have to be aware of our physical and...reactions1comment
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...So often I read in the groups of people being depressed and stressed due to the amount of exacerbation and infections their...reactions16comments
COPD: Body and Mind...You may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back....reactionscomments
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Hospitalized......Had a 4th major flare up last night. Had gotten thru the other 3 that day in 30 -45 min or so...reactions1comment
Don't Wait to Make Lifestyle Changes...I don't think I've ever told my story here. I think I commented once, years ago. In as much as my heart...reactions3comments
Never Give Up...Hello! I feel somewhat fortunate and blessed, I am not dying of cancer, in need of a kidney or liver some other...reactions1comment
You Are Not Alone...“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” – Anthony Burgess I hope you got a laugh out...reactions9comments
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...When you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken...reactions6comments
New Years Resolutions Are Not for Me...Every year I make resolutions. I make the same resolutions year after year. They didn’t work last year, the year before, or...reactionscomments
Let’s Begin the Nutrition Discussion...We get a lot of questions about a COPD diet. So, I spent some time investigating this subject. I even talked with...reactions8comments
6 Things That We’d Like to See in the New Year...So, we are now entering the new year. Of course, we all make resolutions or ways to improve ourselves. This post is...reactions2comments
Having Hope With COPD...Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. When I was diagnosed with COPD, I was numb...reactions9comments
