Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 1...Not eating enough causes fatigue, and tired people do not feel like making food or eating....reactions2comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...This time instead of being underweight I couldn't stop eating and became 20 pounds overweight....reactionscomments
Overcoming Eating Challenges, Part 4 - Microwave Cooking with COPD...Many times the same type of food can be adapted to solve any problem you have with eating. Eggs are one such food....reactionscomments
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...It is helpful to discuss with your healthcare provider your concerns and challenges in eating enough calories. ...reactions4comments
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU...You might not be getting enough sleep or eating enough. You might be giving up activities that make you happy or provide exercise to keep you fit....reactions15comments
I Can Empathize With My COPD Patients...Even with the challenges, getting out and walking through the hospital provides some much-needed physical activity....reactions1comment
A New Year With COPD...Sometimes I stay stuck, thinking that if I could quit smoking, I should be able to quit eating too. For me, I’m always quite positive....reactionscomments
What Is Mental Health?...Eating disorders are serious illnesses that cause severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions....
The Should Do’s in a COPD World...Eating things with higher calories can help as well. Vitamins are so very important as well....reactions9comments
Coping With the Emotional Impact of COPD...Sharing experiences with others facing similar health challenges can be very comforting and can help you feel less alone....
Turning My COPD Into a Challenge...I do love a challenge and this is something I can do to help others as well, so it is a win-win for all of us....reactionscomments
Taking on a Challenge...However, for things like online courses, I do plan ahead as it makes me excited to be doing something different and also I look forward to a challenge....reactionscomments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPD...COPD brings with it many challenges, one in particular is the increased difficulty of everyday tasks....reactions32comments
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPD...It is what is often needed to get us through the challenges we face....reactionscomments
COPD Anxieties: Relationships & Family...family doesn't understand” / “family will get tired of me” Some feel that their condition is downplayed by their family, or that they understand some challenges...reactions4comments
A COPD Caregiver Intro...If that’s not enough we have a 14 year old with his own unique challenges (other than just being a teen)....reactions1comment
Winter Challenge...I am throwing out a challenge to the community to provide ways to stay busy and keep our minds entertained through the long winter months....reactions12comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Holidays...If you yourself have COPD, know that you are not alone in facing these challenges!...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With COPD?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a unique and often misunderstood set of challenges for those contending with it....reactionscomments
Here's How I Deal With Insurance Coverage Challenges...Have you encountered challenges with insurance coverage for your medications?...reactions7comments
