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...
Have you ever used your inhaler - got your lungs opened up a little so you could take a deeper breath - then reached for a cigarette and filled them with smoke and toxins, until you can't breathe again and the cycle begins once more?
Did you ever buy a pack of cigarettes so you would have one cigarette "in case of emergency" then smoked the whole pack?
Did you ever search an ashtray for a "long butt" when you have run out?
Did you ever tell a doctor you didn't smoke, it must be second hand smoke that's noticable on your clothes - and on your chest x-ray?
Did you ever say you would quit tomorrow...last year?
Have you ever thought while lighting up, these are quite literally killing me?
You have? Me, too. It is the insanity of the addiction.
Did you quit? Me, too.
Was it hard? At the time, yes, it was.
Still struggling with it?
Please believe you can quit...because you can. Please choose life. Please love yourself. Others do. God does.
Did you ever buy a pack of cigarettes so you would have one cigarette "in case of emergency" then smoked the whole pack?
Did you ever search an ashtray for a "long butt" when you have run out?
Did you ever tell a doctor you didn't smoke, it must be second hand smoke that's noticable on your clothes - and on your chest x-ray?
Did you ever say you would quit tomorrow...last year?
Have you ever thought while lighting up, these are quite literally killing me?
You have? Me, too. It is the insanity of the addiction.
Did you quit? Me, too.
Was it hard? At the time, yes, it was.
Still struggling with it?
Please believe you can quit...because you can. Please choose life. Please love yourself. Others do. God does.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Thank you so much for this post!I have end stage copd and still struggle with that powerful addiction!It makes me feel ashamed,guilty and of course...sicker.Right now i have 6 days in,again.I had 28 days in.So it goes.
Thanks again,Silke
I'm rootin' and praying for you!
You are all walking miracles in my book and give hope and inspiration to others that are still struggling. You are proof positive it can be done, no matter how difficult.
I am so glad you responded.
To those still in its insidious embrace who wish to quit, get whatever help, support, whatever you need. It is YOUR life, after all, and it is worth saving!