Depression

Thanks to you all for your kind words and advice. I shall have a chat with my Dr about how I am feeling. Its sometimes a lonely place when you live alone. xx

[Steph57]

Hi brooke12 I agree you must go to the G.P tell them exactly how you feel no holding back. By the way I never say I live alone I say I live on my own it sounds good and it makes me feel better. Xx

[pollyjj]

Hi Brooke why not have a look on the BLF website to see if they have a Breath Easy club close to you. It is a place where you can gain lots of information and be with people who have lung problems to. I have been going to one for 5 years now and have made lots of friends, including one or two special ones. Also have your done P.Rehab that is really good for your health and well being. Hope you will be feeling much better soon

polly xx

[Catnip]

Hello Brooke12. If you're depressed, then you must go to see your GP, who will be able to offer you a range of options (or should be able to!!) from counselling to meds, or both. Sadly, a huge percentage of COPD patients have depression - it seems to come with all the "coping" we have to do. If you can find a way to relieve that, then dealing with the problems inherent with COPD will become so much easier!

Cheers

Catnip

[jimmyw123]

hi brooke, i am an oap, live on my own in a static mobile home, not the warmest in the winter, i have copd and an underlying disability which hinders my mobility, a few years ago i suffered depression, its a horrible thing to bare. at the time you think it will never get better, believe me brooke,,,it will,,,,,, see your g.p and explain the situation he or she will be able to help.

the posts above should help too.

try your best to think positive , thats very difficult when your like that, but its possible, try your best to have good things to look forward to, and try speak to understanding people, i do hope your feeling better soon jw

[socalgal]

hi there. i don't live alone.....but it sure feels like i do. this thing "copd" isolates me and the people i live with don't care to acknowledge that i have this chronic problem. i think maybe they can deal with it better thru ignorance. I could be depressed about this, that no one seems to care.....but i choose not to, not that i very smart (durrrrrr). I suffered with depression/agoraphobia for 18 months, 38 years ago, and was suicidal and when i could bear no more, i was given a gift....i really can't elaborate without sounding crazy fanatical so not here.....anywho i have not had that since.....thank God....and so when i say i am not alone because i live with people ...i am really not alone anytime, anywhere. i will put you in my thoughts today, as i am just getting up...it's 5:11am here. hang in there, Brooke12, people here care. love the brits

[jimmyw123]

hi brooke, i just wondered how things are now, i do hope things have improved, remember just popping onto the forum , have a wee chat etc, can make all the difference, you can talk about your feelings without any worry, to some very understanding folks,

i hope things have improved for you,,,jimmy xx

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Hi jimmy. Not too bad at the moment thanks. Hope you are ok. xx

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i am fine at the moment brooke, but was concerned about yourself, i sure hope you are feeling better, as depression can be a nasty thing,, but it can be cured, be sure of that,, god bless you, i genuinly hope you are a wee bitty better,,,jimmy xx