Give Me Strength...Telling your family and friends that you have COPD might challenge your strength. They might blame your COPD on your smoking.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Gardening for Life...I purchased a small greenhouse to keep my seedling safe from frost and cold weather and protect them until they are strong enough to weather the elements... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The 4 People Everyone Needs...A cheerleader(s) is someone that believes in you and shines a light on you - someone in your corner telling you "You got this!"... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Blame Game...During my smoking days, I saw numerous commercials, and the kids brought things home from school telling parents to quit smoking. Did I listen?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 1)...Can this nurse and I talk instead of her just telling me that I’m old?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...Massachusetts was hard hit in the beginning so selling was put on hold indefinitely. This gave me time to rethink our decision.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Two-Week Experience With Healthcare...Listen to your body when it's telling you there's something wrong. Don't take your health for granted.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Fear of Failing As An Advocate...A few weeks after she was released from the hospital, we were telling her about the incident, and we were rightfully chastised for not calling her office... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Inner Voice...What is your intuition telling you? Do you hear a voice, or do you just simply have a feeling? Either way, listening will help.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Manage a Good Life With COPD...Anyone with a cold or flu should disclose it and let you decide if you are willing to risk it.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
As My World Turns...Even though my husband is willing to do everything for me, I can see he is getting tired. The passage of time is taking its toll on him.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Staying Hydrated...For example, hot and humid conditions cause more water loss from sweating.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD and Allergies...I have a very short list of things that I am just not willing to change regardless of the outcome. My doctor laughs at me for them but understands.... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
If I Had Known Then What I Know Now...If I had known, I might have been more willing to quit my cigarette addiction then and there, but I couldn’t now.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle Changes...And they learn that there are many people willing and capable of offering help and support, such as communities like ours.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Shopping With My Friend Scooter...This would be the first time that I got back into the car not gasping for oxygen and ready and willing for more.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
A Transplant Story...Deciding that you are willing to try for a lung transplant is only the beginning.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Headed to Arizona!...We stayed the first night in Sterling, Colorado, and it wasn’t too bad, but that night I had a terrible experience.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...As I get older and become more relaxed with my COPD, I am willing to learn more and more. On my second kick at the cat, I learned to... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
So You're Getting on the Transplant List...So I went about the next year telling people that hopefully I can get my life back someday and get new lungs through a transplant.... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments