Emotional Health
Living with COPD may cause fear, anxiety, depression, and stress. It's important to talk about how you feel with your health care team. Talking to a professional counselor also can help. If you're feeling very depressed, your doctor may recommend medicines or other treatments that can improve your quality of life.
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Funny thing…I didn’t choose to write about this subject, denial. It chose me. When you work with, and listen – listen hard – long enough to people with COPD, you learn a few things. When I was researching my book, Breathe Better, Live in Wellness, and listening to the stories of people with COPD, people from all walks of…
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT, Health Pro, commented on COPD and Denial: A Common Thread - Part… Hello Donna, You're welcome! You can do a lot of…
Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT, Health Pro, commented on COPD and Denial: A Common Thread - Part… Dear NHLady, The poster child? :-) I must agree that your story…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered What support groups are available for… You're quite welcome, Karen. Best, Kathi
Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT, Health Pro, commented on Young with COPD Part II: What To Do… Dear Kari, I can certainly understand your frustration and I can…
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