In COPD and Depression – Part I: Who, Me? we met Jerry at a routine doctor’s office visit…
“I’m fighting for every breath here, doc. I can’t do anything I used to. I was a strong guy, a firefighter for goodness sake. Now I can barely carry my garden hose. I can’t sleep, I can’t concentrate, I don’t feel like doing anything anymore.” Jerry sat across from Dr. Rogers, leaned over, his elbows on his knees, looked down and sighed. “I don’t know, doc. Maybe it’s just all in...
“I’m fighting for every breath here, doc. I can’t do anything I used to. I was a strong guy, a firefighter for goodness sake. Now I... Read more »
It's understandable that most people who suffer with COPD also suffer with anxiety and depression. After all, the disease is tough to... Read more »
This is the fifth post in an ongoing series on the 5-stage grieving process experienced by those caring for a person with COPD. It's not... Read more »
Hospice can be an invaluable resource for people with end-stage COPD and their overworked, overwhelmed caregivers. But before I get into... Read more »
In Part I we learned what worry is, how it can be good and bad. So What? I Worry. What Does it Matter?Chronic and excessive worrying can... Read more »
Elevate your head for sleeping Lying flat makes it harder to breathe. So sleep with your head on 2 or more pillows, stick a wedge pillow under your shoulders or even put blocks under the head of your bed. By: Kathi MacNaughton Source: ...
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