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Feeling a bit rejected by work.

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Hi all sank in boss had told me to do one ..not smoked since 1st December wanting one now ...but instead will go to quit smoking at chemist they are there until 4pm today.

Right all determined I am going to be able to work with this

First of all I can breath and I am alive

I have you all here cheering me on ..

I have enough financially to see me through till pay day new job

I now need ideas please and suggestion to slow this down please will note all down and come up with a plan for between now and 12 when I have my first pulmonary appointment

Her attitude has actually done me a favour but got to admit hurt..have had email asking for id and uniforms no how you feeling after Friday

So come on I am not going down without a fight so practical ideas welcome...yes crying my eyes out so taking time out feel like kick.in the teeth really

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knitter

You have had three big shocks to your system recently.......stopped smoking, change of job and your diagnosis of COPD, so it's no wonder you feel down.

But as they say ' the only way is up ' now .....plenty of water or warm drinks, good food and relaxation exercises all helped me.

And this site of course.

The BLF has a lot of information and a helpline.....check out their website for information.

Take care

in reply toknitter

Thank you I am trying hard to be up lifted did not cry all day just parts so that has got to be an improvement

in reply toknitter

Thank you just noted your suggestions

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Whitechinchilla

Emily61. Please go back a week in your life😊

And see how much you have progressed. You have done really well.

Don’t let anyone else upset you.

Something I wish I had learned when I was in my teens.

It would have saved me a lot of trouble. Remember this.

NO ONE CAN HURT OR UPSET YOU UNLESS YOU GIVE THEM PERMISSION.

We all have an “ OFF “ switch. So use it

Don’t use energy with people who don’t support and understand you.

Your boss may just have been having a bad day. So concentrate on yourself. You are doing very well. Hold onto that thought.

Baby steps remember.🙂

Have a good evening.

With good wishes.

P.S. I have replied to your other post about vitamins.

in reply toWhitechinchilla

Hi

She was not having off day that's how she is...she virtually ignored me after my hospitalization but do you know what

Everything happens for a reason..think she was annoyed I had pulmonary rehabilitation on day working.

She has done me a favour as now I have time to concentrate on me and what I need to do.

My little book of ideas from you all will do tomorrow along with taking bambi to groomers

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Whitechinchilla in reply to

Who is Bambi Emily61. A family pet? I love all animals.

in reply toWhitechinchilla

Oh yes sorry bambi is my little dog

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Ergendl in reply toWhitechinchilla

Yup, don't let the b*****ds take your peace of mind too.

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Whitechinchilla in reply toErgendl

Well said 😊

in reply toErgendl

I promise I won't thank you thank you

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Whitechinchilla

P.S. going back to vitamins, Emily61, I forgot,

Cinammon which is good for blood pressure and sugar levels,

Linseed which is good for lowering cholesterol and almonds... again good for lowering blood pressure, and a very small amount of blackstrap molasses which has some unusual stuff in it, like chromium and copper etc.

That said I’m sure I am not the role model for good health Emily61.

But I AM 76, have been a vegetarian since I was 11, and vegan since I was 30.

I am blessed to be very active, have an allotment, lots of hobbies, love the outdoors and love every day that I wake up. Long may it last.

I hope no one else reads this as I NEVER tell anyone my age and will deny it if asked😂😂😂😂 and only tell you to encourage you.

Good wishes.

in reply toWhitechinchilla

Hi first age is just a number my 57 years yet I am a big child with my grand children thank you you have been an inspiration.

Thank you some more to add to my book

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Whitechinchilla in reply to

It is and if any one asks I shall say I got the numbers back to front and I’m only 67. 😂😂😂

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Whitechinchilla

Another P S

Plus pine nuts, sesame seeds and Brazil nuts.😄

in reply toWhitechinchilla

Allotment what do you grow and how have you been today

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No I don’t grow there in winter. I don’t like the cold and the damp 😂

I am lucky enough to have a greenhouse at my flat so I grow a few bits but not much. Looking fwd to spring to start my seedlings in the kitchen.

I had a good day today, thankyou. I can feel the difference after just a few minutes exercising at the gym. Wish my flat was big enough to have one at home but I’ll have to make do with my yoga mat and weights. I want to make more effort this time and keep up the exercises at home.

Lovely that you have your grand children close by. They are such a joy aren’t they? Mine are in Cape Town so I hope to be going over at Easter.

Have a good evening and sleep well.

in reply toWhitechinchilla

Aww that would be nice for you...I love my lot to bits... I guess I need to excercise don't but hear I need to..have asked daughter if I could use her treadmill...I have excercise bike...pilartis DVD

Its the breathlessness that scares me as I know I am panicked...this is never ending....sorry bit of a moan

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Whitechinchilla in reply to

So you have an allotment too? That’s cool. We will have lots to share them😊 wow you have an exercise bike, that’s great too.

You will learn to mange the breathlessness. You will.,

The biggest obstacle I overcame was learning not to panick about being breathless. P. Rehab will help you with that.

Hope you have a good day😊

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2greys

Which just goes to show how little you were valued, you are better off without them. Look forward only, not back and that goes for everything. You have a new, different life before you, there is no going back.

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The job was to fast pace to be honest..so she did me a favour but yes already knew I like the rest there are not valued but...you are right that is history...I have 4 weeks to adjust to my diagnosis before new job...attend consultant appointment where I hope to have a clearer understanding of my disease and how it affects me as an individual

Still scared fearful.of my future...Will I be able to work ....still feel overwhelmed but still trying...had difficulty breathing and was tearful as chest hurt and then thought ..."How can someone like you work"

How are you anyway

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2greys in reply to

Doing fine, better now it's warmed up a little, I can only work because I am fit and exercise a lot. I have to use pursed lip breathing all day long which I am used to now. It is not easy and is really hard to keep going but again I am now used to it.

My biggest problem, I work with my hands, trying to remember to be careful with my hands and arms because of the incessant bruising and sometimes skin tearing, if I cut myself I bleed like a stuck pig because of blood thinners. I have always worked and cannot imagine myself not working and dread the day that I can't do it.

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Yes I fully get that I want and need to work for a long time to come ...have you tried the airlife volumetric incentive spirometry to help open airway

I really am struggling with the breathlessness

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Cam I also say reading your profile makes me feel very humble

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No, I do not use any such devices. I am lucky, I do not have a problem with lots of excess mucus, I only get a little more than a healthy person and that is usually on waking up, during the day I just have to clear my throat with a little "growl", a real, huge advantage over other members. I also do not have a cough, which can be energy draining. As is often said here, we are all different.

in reply to2greys

Ok just looking for pointers as everything new to me...and we are all different...

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Whitechinchilla in reply to2greys

Believe me 2greys, I don’t want to embarrass you, but you

are truly inspirational. I learn so much from your posts and I just love your take on life. Keep it up😃

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Ticks in reply toWhitechinchilla

I second that Whitechinchilla, 2greys is inspiring and so are you by the way!

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No I am not but thank you tick it's the people on here that are...I don't know where and what I would have done if not for you all....but whilst waiting for my consultant appointment 25th I am going to try to do the best I can

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Whitechinchilla in reply toTicks

Bless you 😊

in reply toWhitechinchilla

Thank you any advice on using flutter small amount of mucus at back of throat flutter has arrived not sure I am using it correctly .

Whitechinchilla I am going to do my best to slow this condition down

You have all got can do attitude and I want that too

Good morning to you

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Whitechinchilla in reply to

You will get it Emily61.

Baby steps eh😊

Have a good evening. Good wishes

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Yes baby steps 😊

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alyvonne

Hi

1. Get CV updated.

2. Send out Cv to any company that you are you are interested in even if they are not advertising.

3 Get out and walk if you can even for a few minutes.

4 make sure that your boss used the correct procedure when sacking you.

5 you can contact citizens advice.

6 Give yourself a hug .

When one door closes another one opens and sometimes a much bigger door x

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Hi

She did not sake me....I was leaving 28th of this month I phoned to ask if a. I could finish earlier and b. Attend pulmonary rehabilitation class 12 as I was working 12...response was go now...I do have another job start 11 March...

It was her manner as she did not talk to me herself she got deputy to..

I just feel got new job before I knew I had copd and worry now I won't be of any use to any company ....her telling me via deputy....go now just made me feel rejected don't know why

in reply toalyvonne

But thank you do much

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alyvonne

Good luck in your new job. Don’t put yourself down. I am sure you will be an asset to any company. X

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Thank you ...how are you today

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alyvonne in reply to

It my husband that has copd emphysema. He has be diagnosed since 2013 . But at last we are getting somewhere with the respiratory team . He been on ambulatory oxygen since 2015 and since last year oxygen for 16 hours over night. We have found that you have to be so proactive with your illnesses. But at last it seems to be coming together. It not restricting him so much now. He has been on the respiratory course 3 times and has a walking machine at home which he uses 3 times a week. We are retired now so not a problem to find time to fit it in. I really do wish you the best. Please keep in touch and let us know how the new job goes. X

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I will definitely....I know you have to push j had no understanding I have gained a lot here ...still scared but now determined to do all I can to slow this down just don't know what type of COPD I have and if it can be slowed down

Guess my consultant appointment 25th Febuary will give me a better insight .

I still feel I have so much to give I hope God allows me to...god bless. And thank you

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stamford1234

Don't smoke Emily, it won't make your problems go away. It will make them worse. Forget about IDs and Uniforms, that's their problem,not yours. Look forward to your new job and your new strength

in reply tostamford1234

Not smoke since 1st December you just made me smile....yes it is their problem and no did not have one as it would add to my problems thank you

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stamford1234 in reply to

You gotta larf! It took nearly a year for me to shift all the old gunk off my chest and sinuses when I stopped smoking, Try some NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) it loosens any congestion. I swear by it, others on here do too. The capsules smell awful but are tasteless

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Where can I get that from than you...I love your sense of humour

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stamford1234

Amazon, Troo Health Care 120 x 600mg capsules (I take two a day), seemed the best deal. Good luck

in reply tostamford1234

Thank you

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