Yes I get depressed and cry a lot but I do have to slow down with it cause it cause me to have breathing issues so when I’m feeling down and alone I just call on The Lord to help me through or send me someone to talk too right now I have a broken foot and it’s hard for me to get around when I went to the hospital my potassium was low so I had to get this lung procedure done to make sure I didn’t have any blood clots or a cancerous tumor or pulmonary hypertension as I was getting these things done I felt very alone and depressed and by myself Praise God I don’t have none of the above today I was alright this morning but kinda of back to being depressed and I want to cry but it will again affect my breathing huggs and kisses to all those who feel this way the only thing I can say is look to the Lord as much as you can and trust in him

Yes I do. I get very depressed and frustrated over the fact of my health and the fact that I live alone and have done for years.
I waste money by joining dating sites. Nothing happens so I leave having paid for the minimum amount of membership.
I go for days without seeing anyone. I admit I’m a shy man but even so it would be nice to have someone in my life.
Prior to COVID I would see my son and his family at least once a month, I haven’t seen him since the COVID lockdowns etc. Yes we chat and txt but it’s not the same.
My life such as it is, is very frustrating.

Yes I do regularly and at 75 yo ???

I have struggled with depression off and on throughout my life. I have tried anti depressant meds a couple of times. They didn’t seem very helpful for me. My last major depressive episode was this year. I became physically unable to do my work. Everything felt like a huge mountain to climb. I retired from my job. And then worried about how I was going to survive on social security. I had very little savings and no retirement plan except for winning the lottery. That didn’t work out. Out of the blue I was given a contact for low income senior housing. Wow. It is the best thing that could have ever happened for me. I have a very nice small apartment. 4 floors of apartments full of people who are in similar shape as me. Financial and health wise. After I got moved in , settled and rested all kinds of social activities were available. I keep myself busy everyday. I am happier now. Back to my inner child laughing and playing with others. Now days when breathing is difficult it doesn’t feel as bad because I have friends who look after me and I watching out for them.

Yes. But is has been a while (worst times was 2011 to 2014). I really did not care if I did not wake up each morning. A lot has changed since then. First off I did quit smoking (after 45 yrs with an average of 2 packs). I did nothing but feel out of breath and gained weight.

I went to a pulmonary rehab in 2016. Great people, taught me a lot. Since then I do a little more each week (track it). At first I could not walk 600 ft with 2 liters of O2 (PFT was 34%}. Today I walked 3000 ft in 15 minutes, carrying/wearing 41 lbs of weights without O2. Yes, blood O2 drops to below 85, I get light headed, but my body/muscles have gotten use to it.

Crying is OK. But when you are done, pick youself up and go for a walk every day. Mark the distance and increase it each week (maybe every two or 3 weeks if you need to). You are in no hurry. No one else in this race but you.

It will not take long and you will notice you are not crying anymore

Love your attitude. It helps me. Thanks

No chance, just get on with it. Just as long as you don't smoke your condition will not get worse. Well I am no worse than 12 plus years ago. Exercise,sing just make use of your lungs and be positive will get you through

You know I try to cry and I can’t I think I would feel better if I could cry, but why is that, I should ask my doctor , might be interesting,

I to suffer from depression, it happened in 2009, I had an accident at work, I fell at work and fractured my radial head, tore ligiments and dislocated my left elbow. Now my mom us to say if you do something do it right. Well I think I did I don't think I could have done anything else to my left elbow. So my depression started then, also a few months later I was unable to dry, and am still unable to cry.

My depression was quite bad for a few years but gradually got a little better. I attended weekly depression group, the head of the group is great, I love her.

Now a days when I go out on my scooter I'm so happy when I see babies and little children. I also love to see dogs, they bring huge smiles to my case, and I also think happy thoughts.

@A MyCOPDTeam Member well good for you

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