My Most Stressful Time of the Month...Hey, I’m doing this! We have monthly medication bills, which are usually the same amount at the same time.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Broken and Beautiful: A Photo Journey of Chronic Illness...When we live with chronic illnesses, like COPD, sometimes we feel like we're broken. We feel like our vibrancy, our beauty, our vitality is gone. Our limitations, pain, fatigue, all... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
A Talk to My Future Self...My oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no control over the future, only over ourselves. She... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Scooter Mishap...If I am going out shopping, I want to enjoy it, not constantly stopping to catch my breath.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting Through Difficult Blood Draws...Patients with COPD will have to endure countless blood draws over the course of their lives. For most, this is uncomfortable, but it can be tolerated. For others, it seems... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with multiple illnesses...I can't change my illnesses but I can live each day doing the things I want to do.... By CommunityMemberbe4ff52 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Attending Alpha-1 Education Day...Going to these events each year gives me a boost to keep going and to keep helping others with our support group.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life - Part 2...Coping with depression isn't easy but, staying positive, getting a good support system, (getting the negative ones out of/or distance yourself from them... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Adapting to COPD...If I no longer have to think about cooking, that time and energy are spent doing something I am more passionate about.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's a Shame - Part 2: Feeling Defeated...Sometimes there's just no “better way” to deal with our pain than what we're already doing.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
42 and strong willed...I am hoping someone can relate. I'm hoping I may friend someone who understands. Have a great day to everyone.... By erinbhou19801 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Do You Worry About What Others Think?...Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The need to catch your breath forces a pause... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Managing COPD...Practicing going up and down the stairs is also a good idea a few times a week. Once we stop doing something, we may never be able to... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
The Person Behind the Illness...He is now married to a beautiful and loving woman and together, they are raising two of their own children.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Bucket List...How can I give up anything I would have had no intention of doing anyway? I’m absolutely terrified of heights.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
30 Things I Am Thankful For...Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And there are so many things COPD-related I am thankful for. Here is a list of 30 of them. I could list more. Although... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 winter. Summer brings it’s own challenges. Here, where... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hobbies, Crafts and COPD...I loved doing needlepoint, but because of my arthritic hands, it became too difficult to do anymore.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My Fullest...Grant and I will be camping more often. We are now scoping out campsites that will require driving up to three hours to get where we are By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments