This is tough.

By Sunshine2021

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Diagnosed 2 years ago. Ventolin. Flovent, nebulizer. Tons of anxiety. Now the good stuff! Met a guy who loves me in spite of all the issues. Not bad for a 60+ year old! Quitting smoking was tough. 50 + years. But ...I'm doing it. I have a great pulmonologist. Young, and always listening. That's my story. Thanks.

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Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
<inline-mention username="Sunshine2021" user-id="4169811"/> Hi Sunshine - thanks so much for sharing your story here with the community. How wonderful for you - to have met a guy and to be in love at this stage!! I am very happy for you based on your own expressed sentiments! Quitting smoking is a tremendous accomplishment - one you can truly be proud of especially after a 50-year history - keep up the good work! As for COPD, you have certainly come to the right place! Here at <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a> we are all about all things COPD and COPD related. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let me or any other moderator / team member know. Wishing you well, Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
doggy Member
Good for u that's great
doggy Member
How did u quit smoking?
1. Sunshine2021 Member
 <inline-mention username="doggy" user-id="2475922"/> it sure wasn't easy for me. Even now, on a "good breathing day" I think...just one won't hurt..but I know it will. So, in short, tons of water, ( some days I'm floating!) Pineapple juice takes the edge off, and lots of support and oh yeah...prayers!
Jackie English Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Sunshine2021" user-id="4169811"/> Thanks for sharing your story! Anxiety is hard to deal with sometimes especially on top of everything else. I am so happy that you found someone who loves you. Congratulations on quitting smoking! Best, Jackie (moderator)
Sunshine2021 Member
Thanks Leon. Support is so important!!
1. Blackbird Member
 <inline-mention username="Sunshine2021" user-id="4169811"/> Hi, I'm in my late 60's just got dumped by my guy after 7 years. Engagement ring overnight dumped. Not only am I hurt over this breakup but I was also made to feel guilty about my COPD and breathing. To say the least I just don't care anymore about anything. My sister told me to find someone on oxygen and we can sit in our matching lift chairs, watch TV and be companions. I wish you the best an dhope all things go well for you. I am to say the least devastated.
2. Sunshine2021 Member
 <inline-mention username="Blackbird" user-id="2405191"/> I'm sorry about what happened!! You have no reason to feel guilty about your condition. Been there and done that guilt trip thing. Wasn't worth the trip. Take care of you, the best you can. Stay close to this group.