Still going but it’s more difficult now...I’ll be 67 in a few months. My COPD has gradually gotten worse. My biggest panic is taking a shower. I get...reactions15comments
Making Things Easier...I'm all for keeping active, but I am also all for making things easier too. On good days I tend to cook...reactions7comments
Expert Answers: Steroid Bruising...Have you ever experienced bruising, yet have no idea where the bruises came from? Read on for information from our expert respiratory...reactions6comments
Steroids, Bruising, and Bones...There is a saying, 'The older we get the more pill we take.' I am sure this applies even more for us...reactions17comments
Remembering Carol Kirker...It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Carol Kirker passed away in February 2022. Carol lived with COPD for...reactions6comments
My lovely mum...Just wanted to share my experience about COPD with other people, mum got diagnosed around 20 years ago but didn't stop smoking...reactions3comments
Prednisone...Anyone who takes prednisone more than rarely should be aware of what it's doing and why it's doing that. Any pulmo doc...reactions1comment
Still learning.....When I was diagnosed with it in 2009, doctor's had a way of making me think the end was near.. 50's too...reactions1comment
It’s been hard...My name is Stephanie I’m a 57 yr old female. I was diagnosed about 7 yrs ago. I went thru the first...reactions2comments
Help, I Need Somebody...I often hear some of you that have COPD say that you have no help. I believe people when they say this...reactions7comments
Creating a Quiet Space...I believe we should have a special space to retreat to. This is a place we can reflect and reconnect with ourselves...reactions28comments
Fear of Dependency...I’m sure you are familiar with this story. Once upon a time, I was very independent. Anxiety was something other people had...reactions10comments
Winter Challenge...Cold weather, storms, ice, and blustery winds are always difficult to go out in during the winter months. Many of us, myself...reactions12comments
Stay Silly...We all know life with COPD isn’t easy, particularly when it is severe. We spend a great deal of time managing the...reactions20comments
Zoom Changed My Life...Before the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal...reactions5comments
Forest Bathing...By definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time...reactions3comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that...reactions1comment
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 2)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! In Part 1 of this article, I...reactions6comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! It doesn't take much to get...reactions7comments
The Scooter Mishap...When I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get...reactions2comments
