"I was tired of hearing my harshest critic, the little voice in my head, so I became more kind to...
... Mustn't let this condition stop me from doing things I want." Share how you respond when things fall short of your expectations in the comments below or directly on myCOPDteam.com. ...
... And even on days that I am short of breath, with a good attitude the whole day isn’t that bad. We can all look back and say I shouldn't have done this or that, but you know the saying, "Hindsight is 20/20.” Spilt milk... what's done is done. ...
Member Spotlight: What Knowledge Can Do
... And even on days that I am short of breath, with a good attitude the whole day isn’t that bad. We can all look back and say I shouldn't have done this or that, but you know the saying, "Hindsight is 20/20.” Spilt milk... what's done is done. ...
... Be kind to yourself when you fall short. If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyCOPDTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? Be as understanding and supportive to yourself as you would to someone else. Do you have an intention for 2020? ...
Setting Intentions for 2020 With COPD
... Be kind to yourself when you fall short. If you find yourself beating yourself up, stop and think about what you would say to a friend or other member of MyCOPDTeam in your shoes. Would you knock them down or encourage them to try again? Be as understanding and supportive to yourself as you would to someone else. Do you have an intention for 2020? ...
... Short courses of oral corticosteroids may have side effects such as upset stomach, mood changes, and weight gain. ...
... • I need help, I quit smoking for 88 days and I relapsed. • How to stop smoking? Tried everything I can think of to quit: gum, patches, e-cigarettes, even had my doctor give me some medication to quit but nothing worked. Does anyone have any ideas? Here are some conversations from MyCOPDTeam:• "I have quit smoking. ...
How to Beat Triggers That Make You Crave a Cigarette
... • I need help, I quit smoking for 88 days and I relapsed. • How to stop smoking? Tried everything I can think of to quit: gum, patches, e-cigarettes, even had my doctor give me some medication to quit but nothing worked. Does anyone have any ideas? Here are some conversations from MyCOPDTeam:• "I have quit smoking. ...
... Take Your Medications Before SexUse your short-acting bronchodilator by inhaler or nebulizer before you have sex. This step gives you the best possible chance of making it through without experiencing shortness of breath. ...
Sex and COPD: 9 Tips for Intimacy
... Take Your Medications Before SexUse your short-acting bronchodilator by inhaler or nebulizer before you have sex. This step gives you the best possible chance of making it through without experiencing shortness of breath. ...
... The goal being whatever it takes to stop the vicious dyspnea-anxiety cycle from snowballing. If you’ve been prescribed short acting anti-anxiety medication, then by all means take it. If you’ve tried everything, but the work of breathing becomes overwhelming, call your doc or better yet, go straight to the ER. Better safe than sorry. ...
Anxiety and Breathlessness – Guest Post by a Respiratory Therapist
... The goal being whatever it takes to stop the vicious dyspnea-anxiety cycle from snowballing. If you’ve been prescribed short acting anti-anxiety medication, then by all means take it. If you’ve tried everything, but the work of breathing becomes overwhelming, call your doc or better yet, go straight to the ER. Better safe than sorry. ...
... Short of breath. Seeing the doctor tomorrow, starting to have a flare-up.” “Coughing a lot. Short of breath. Seeing the doctor tomorrow, starting to have a flare-up.” — A MyCOPDTeam member What Triggers COPD Flare-Ups? ...
COPD Flare-Ups: Symptoms, Triggers, and What To Do
... Short of breath. Seeing the doctor tomorrow, starting to have a flare-up.” “Coughing a lot. Short of breath. Seeing the doctor tomorrow, starting to have a flare-up.” — A MyCOPDTeam member What Triggers COPD Flare-Ups? ...
... You might even want to get an air purifier.”Whether you’re trying to avoid catching a loved one’s cold or prevent situations where you could feel short of breath, these tips from MyCOPDTeam members may help: “Use a mask when you cut the lawn or are outside when pollen levels are high.” ...
5 Daily Habits To Breathe Easier and Feel Better
... You might even want to get an air purifier.”Whether you’re trying to avoid catching a loved one’s cold or prevent situations where you could feel short of breath, these tips from MyCOPDTeam members may help: “Use a mask when you cut the lawn or are outside when pollen levels are high.” ...
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