... Are you developing more COPD flare-ups, lung infections, or difficulty with physical activity than you used to? Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
8 Signs Your COPD May Be Worsening
... Are you developing more COPD flare-ups, lung infections, or difficulty with physical activity than you used to? Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... Your healthcare provider can help you develop an exercise plan that’s right for you or refer you to a physical therapist or registered dietitian.There’s no specific diet for COPD, but a well-balanced diet can help you remain strong. ...
... It’s an illness, but with proper treatment I can have a good long life with it. How has it impacted my life? At first it impacted my lifestyle a lot and my relationships, but now hardly at all. It’s surprising what the right knowledge will do. I'm glad that I had to search for the information that I now use every day. ...
Member Spotlight: What Knowledge Can Do
... It’s an illness, but with proper treatment I can have a good long life with it. How has it impacted my life? At first it impacted my lifestyle a lot and my relationships, but now hardly at all. It’s surprising what the right knowledge will do. I'm glad that I had to search for the information that I now use every day. ...
... “Your sense of self can be affected by the change in activities and relationships, so that in and of itself can really, validly lead to feelings of loss and worry.”Some risk factors for developing mental health issues — as well as for having chronic illnesses — are easier to modify than others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
How COPD Can Affect Your Mental Health
... “Your sense of self can be affected by the change in activities and relationships, so that in and of itself can really, validly lead to feelings of loss and worry.”Some risk factors for developing mental health issues — as well as for having chronic illnesses — are easier to modify than others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
What has been your everyday experience with COPD?
... Here are some conversations about simplifying life:I lost my house cleaner so I’m looking for one but I think I’ll try a big service company.I used to find it hard to find the best cleaning products to use because of the smells.I am on social security disability and I was approved right away.Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
Simplify Life with COPD
... Here are some conversations about simplifying life:I lost my house cleaner so I’m looking for one but I think I’ll try a big service company.I used to find it hard to find the best cleaning products to use because of the smells.I am on social security disability and I was approved right away.Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
... Setting aside time to practice gratitude can help you get in the habit of looking for things to be thankful for. Here are some practical ways you can harness positivity in your life: Keep a gratitude journal. Each day, spend five minutes writing about three things that went well for you and why you think they happened. ...
Practicing Gratitude With COPD
... Setting aside time to practice gratitude can help you get in the habit of looking for things to be thankful for. Here are some practical ways you can harness positivity in your life: Keep a gratitude journal. Each day, spend five minutes writing about three things that went well for you and why you think they happened. ...
... Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.Feel free to ask a question here. ...
Costs Associated With COPD
... Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.Feel free to ask a question here. ...
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