It is so stange so many books and movies and you read and watch and think Oh my God that sounds like my life story. I will never understand this disease it takes on so many different forms. You just can't predict what your loved one is going to say or do from one minute or the next. It's like being  a fraid that you are going to open pandoras box and you just don't know what to expect. My husbands moods swing from one second to the next. It's getting so bad I am getting afraid to try to approach him. I saw the doctor yesterday and had my first treatment for emphysema. The doctor told me if I stay smoke free and make some changes in my life that it is possible to undo some of the damage to my lungs but that if I don't it can be really bad. I told my husband and he just looked at me as if I were talking to a wall. When I explained some changes I was making he was furious. Our home has some really large furniture in it and one is the tv center, it is so large it can't be moved and cleaned. I am getting rid of it and down sizing trying to unclutter the house so it can be cleaned easier. We have been keeping so much over the years saying the kids might want it some day until this house is so full and covered in so much dust it's a wonder anyone can breathe. I will stop this the kids may want it. If they want it take it now or its going to be sold or donated to charity. I need sleek easy to clean and that is what is happening. I know change is hard on him but I have to take better care of my body and that is what I am going to do. I will do it slowly as to not upset him but I have to get this house where I can breathe. He uses oxygen 24/7 and the doctors have said changes need to be made and that is exactly my mission. Thank you all for your support. I am open to any ideas or suggestions. Tryin to breathe in Texas Connie