Oh I wish I knew how to help you!! I have the same problem. The brain and butt don't want to work together. I have to force myself but once you get going you sure do feel a lot better.

I try and do in cleaning the house which takes a lot of breathe and energy. I tell myself what if someone came over and sees this mess. This way I am getting some exercise and movement
God bless

Zeno -
Mayhaps you could talk to your pulmonologist about something to ease the anxiety associated with being SOB. They might be able to help.
On the cheering section side, It's OK to be SOB if you know how to deal with it. Using PLB and increased O2 as necessary to keep your pulse O2 above 88. We start out slow, say walking up and down a hallway a certain number of repetitions several times a day. When you get used to that, you can increase the distance or change where you walk. As DC says, hoousework can be a good exercise, plus the added benefit of a job well done...

Hugs,
Dennis

Zeno, I agree with Dennis that having something to take the edge off from the stress that COPD creates, does help. I personally take Zoloft but I would hate to be without it at this point.

I'm not a huge fan of exercise and can't walk that far at a time due to spinal stenosis (which is better than it was) but I have a stationery bike that makes me feel so much better that it is worth the time. The fitness center in town has a few too but I like the convenience of the one my sons gave me and I can read magazines while I pedal and that makes the time go quickly.

I sleep better afterwards too than I do on the nights when I have to miss the exercise.

Good luck and hugs, Cindy

Dear Zeno,
You are not alone. I have the same issue with motivating myself. I get SOB just walking out my door to get the paper. I have exercise tapes for COPD patients, but I get bored doing the exercises by my self.
If you get some motivation, please let me in on it.
Hugs,
Jean

I find that in the morning that I have little motivation and am always SOB. After I get up, take my morning meds, and start moving things start to improve.

I try to icorporate excerise into my daily routine, but I have to start out slowly and build up. The more active I am during the day the better I feel at the end of the day. Go figure?

This works for me. I hope you can find what works for you!
Gary

Gary that sounds like it would work good. I know the more you move the better you feel
God bless

I am taking xanax 2x per day. It has helped. I am going to try doing light housework and build up some stamina. Thanks to all fro your advise.

I find when I am feeling that way that breaking it down to 1-2 minute sessions several times a day instead of 30 min at one pop. I'll just walk back and forth across the floor during a commercial several times a day. That usually get me going. After a few days I can do more.