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A life with COPD

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By sillygirladdie

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I am 64, was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago at that time I went to pulmonary therapy. I did the 12 weeks worth and stayed away from smoking for 2 years. Gradually from being stressed out I went back to the bad habit.

Smoked off and on for the next 3 years, didn't feel bad. Just a year ago I started getting more infections and feeling run down, chest pain, just not feeling myself. Seen the doctor, was told COPD was getting worse - stage 2. Other doctor says stage 3. Whatever I say - all I know is that I don't feel like myself, brain-wise too. One day I feel like I'm dying the next like nothing changed except my breathing is slower and I'm a bit slower which I can't stand either.

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I don't like the gagging on the mucus, the ribs hurting, guts hurt - you name it I don't like it. If only we knew better. Yes, if only I would have stayed quit I wouldn't be this bad today. I preach to my children and grandchildren not to smoke no matter how much you want to try it because friends do - don't! Please look at me, stay away from smokers.

I am back in pulmonary rehab plus exercise at home daily, some days are better than others. Have family making sure I eat well and right, trying to stay positive which somedays is hard. I read, watch birds out my window, try to get back to my old hobbies and just live the days to my fullest. Pray a lot. I come to this website a couple times a day, thanks for being here.

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