COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Are you afraid to get too far away from home because of the COPD? For over 30 years I have gone to this flea market that is 2 hours away (always considered it a good 'day trip'). These days, I am afraid to make the trip even tho I have my portable oxygen and nebulizer. I know it is all a mental thing, cuz if something is going to happen, it is going to happen no matter where I am. I have so enjoyed this trip over the years and want to go again in the worst way, but that fear still lingers.
I went to a couple of counseling sessions until the weather got so hot and humid. Also, I use a motorized scooter to get around and the double set of doors to building where the counselor is, is not handicap accessible and I cannot get in the building without someone to open the doors from me. It would be a lot easier if they provided wheelchairs. Sorry, got side-tracked here.
Back to the orginal question. How would you deal with it? Try not to worry about it and just go and have fun?
I have one more question, if I may - do you fell like your world is getting smaller and smaller all the time?
Bless you all!
I went to a couple of counseling sessions until the weather got so hot and humid. Also, I use a motorized scooter to get around and the double set of doors to building where the counselor is, is not handicap accessible and I cannot get in the building without someone to open the doors from me. It would be a lot easier if they provided wheelchairs. Sorry, got side-tracked here.
Back to the orginal question. How would you deal with it? Try not to worry about it and just go and have fun?
I have one more question, if I may - do you fell like your world is getting smaller and smaller all the time?
Bless you all!
Brenda
Jams (?)......your post about not needing o2 was beary inspiring to me:):) Thank you......I REALLY need to get out more:):)
god bless corkie
Corky46, so sorry to hear about your bad new. Boy, I tell ya - if isn't one thing it is another, isn't it?
Keep your spirits up!
Sad to hear about adding CHF to your plate. Keep on keepin on. My prayers are with you and yours...
Dennis
So sorry to hear about your bad news. You seem to have a good attitude, and tht will help. We won/t last a minute if we give in to all this and just sit and let it take us. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop as well, with all these tests my doc is running. I will keep you in my prayers.
Good for all of you that got out a little while, that is the spirit to have. I went out too, yes it was to the doctor's appointment here in Gatesville, but then I went to McDonalds and had two filet of fish........it was fun too
My blessings to all of you. drinkcoffee I want you to know you are inspiring. Keep the faith....BJ
Hats off to you Bill with your cruise vacations very inspiring just goes to show what can be done.