Inhalers, Panic Attacks, and Being Loved
Hello, I am 71 years old and have had emphysema for 16 years. I have used many inhalers however I am lucky in that I don't need oxygen. I worked in London until 2009 when I was made redundant. The trauma of this and having to sell my home caused my chest to become far worse. Living alone and being independent for many years I became house bound, suffered panic attacks and generally gave up. No longer able to drive, my sitting room was a prison.
I started to have help from a dear friend who gave me back my confidence, dignity and hope. Illness is still bad but I am really pushing myself to increase body fitness. Last week I was diagnosed with pseudomonas... oops. I thought about the consequences and thought oh well, another disease to fight... just when I thought life was getting better, we are planning a holiday, I thought go for it. Yes I used to smoke but gave up 9 years ago. 10 a week was my limit. Do I regret it? Yes but in the past, need all my energy to go forward. Being loved is the most powerful drug I have, onwards and upwards. Good luck to all of you.
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