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[Chillypepper]

Hello everyone.. struggling doing anything exercise wise.. I go out every day and after an hour I'm exhausted and breathless. Got docs app as I need to know where I can go to chat with others in my surrounding area. I haven't been given much info from the surgery re copd . Hope you are all ok

[stone-UK]

Hi

For support in your area.

blf.org.uk/support-in-your-...

Ask you GP for referral to a pulmonary rehabilitation course, one hour exercise one hour education, twice weekly for six weeks.

Gives you motivation and a better understanding of your condition.

[Chillypepper in reply to stone-UK]

Thank you for the info stone looks like my nearest groups are in Liverpool .

[Pam1952]

Good morning Chillypepper, and a very warm welcome to the group. XXX

[Chillypepper]

Thanks Pam glad I'm here

[Badbessie]

Exercise is very important and when you first start. As your doctor referred you for pulmonary rehabilitation this is not just about exercise but also includes a lot of advice on medications and education into your condition.

[Catnip]

Greetings

You aren't supposed to kill yourself with exercise, you know! When the weather isn't good, or if I'm not well, I walk round the house -- I know it's not going out, but just as effective.

Are there any groups for like-minded people in your area? --knit and natter; BreathEasy groups; yoga... I find that people are happy to help me with my oxygen and are very considerate. Try your local library.

Meanwhile -- give yourself a break.

Catnip