The Healing Power of Routines and Rituals...I used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life...reactions22comments
Finding My Way Back...It has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with...reactionscomments
Another Baby Step Forward...I have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get...reactions3comments
Experiencing COPD...Understanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily...reactions26comments
Happiness Triggers...We are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive...reactions23comments
A Time for Renewal...I'm writing this at the end of February. I always think of this as the beginning of the end of winter. Spring...reactions5comments
Being Envious of the Healthy...Everyone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with...reactions47comments
The Person Behind the Illness...I’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am...reactions22comments
Down the Rabbit Hole...I am a big fan of Alice in Wonderland and all the great quotes that come from the story. Many seem like...reactions8comments
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?...As I climbed into bed for the night, I thought back on my day. Where does the time go? I woke up...reactions5comments
COPD Glossary...For those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that...reactions6comments
Is That All There Is?...If you are familiar with the above-titled song by Peggy Lee from 1969, then you know it provided a topic for many...reactions8comments
Meditation for Better Breathing...When many people hear the word meditation, they think of some new age mumbo jumbo. It is immediately dismissed, never realizing the...reactions13comments
December 2020 Journal...Dear Journal, Here we are at the end of another year. It has been a strange year for most, great sadness because...reactions4comments
My Medical Binder...It is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly...reactions9comments
There's Always a Solution, Part 2...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 can be found here. Getting dressed and taking showers seem...reactions7comments
Stage 4 and Life Is Good!...My name is Carol. I have had COPD for a long time and had my share of hospital visits. I always bounced back...reactions12comments
Carol Kirker...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Carol passed away in February of 2022. Carol's storytelling and advocacy will be deeply...
Remembering Debz Borge...It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD...reactionscomments
Managing Rain and Humidity...It’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer...reactions19comments
