Of course we feel sorry at times..we are allowed to grieve for a lifestyle lost...takes a lot of time to work thru depression n anxiety which is all part of this disease......i do suffer bad anxiety n panic attacks before i got here and CBT plus a downer like Valium and now Xanax (PRN) plus Lexapro as a normal anti depressant works well in my situation.

In 2008 i went on a Surfing Holiday for 6 months to the Philippines...today i can barely shower let alone go swimming ha...Today as the disease progresses, i spend most of my time in my comfort zone....my surfboard is the internet and i strive to learn things i never knew existed, im active on many forums n FB groups, not confined to COPD only.....it is very different but it is still a great life.....

Beverly...thanks for your comments. I take care of a few neighbors in their 80s.This ageing thing is really all about attitude but so tough some days. A big hug to you!!!!!!!!

I am going to be 75 and that contributes to the loneliest feelings. My friends are all going thru different problems or dead. My husband is in a nursing home now and I am considering hospice...the kids all have busy lives but will come when I need them. Getting old is rough but it's the natural progression.

Thanks Peter......you write beautifully..............not on any medication.......Im the one that gets sick because Im always trying to ween off all meds.Just Spiriva and QVar. But who knows whar the future has in store.........hugs

Gregg......we just use different vocabulary.