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I have to confess I have been a member 3 to 4 years now...I have been reading all of you and I applaud all for your courage, advice , your inspiring stories and the knowledge I have gained by reading you. i was diagnosed with COPD in 2006 asthma and emphysema, although I beleive it has been going on way before but the symptoms did not appear severe till 2010, since then I have been a complete recluse... I live alone no family and my friends are either dead or moved to other states. (I live in Las vegas)....Very hard to make friends here especially if one is ill. I have so much to tell about my journey with COPD and ANXIETY but will hold off for this session as not to bore you wonderful members. I hope I am posting in the right area of this site and if I receive any replies I will be able to find the page... lvpetite

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Katinka46

Good morning Lvpetite

Though it won't be morning for you.

I am sorry that you have no family or friends. That makes it all so much harder to bear. You do have a rich variety of friends here, ranging from the completely insane to stone cold sober (I think!) But invariably helpful, supportive, well-informed, and always ready to listen. So please, please tell us your story. We --- obviously --- all have lung diseases and conditions and would not be members if we were not genuinely interested in how things are with others in the same situation.

So.... spill. All in one narrative or instalments, either way is fine.

I'm all ears, so to speak.

K x

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LVPETITE in reply to Katinka46

My first reply! As I scroll down not my last! Thank you K.. My English is not that good, therefore I hesitate to write much...I would like to personally thank each and everyone of you who have given me, such a warm welcome so while I still have a bit of energy I Will leave you and scroll down to the next....Again many thnx! LVP

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What a lovely reply Kate xx

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sassy59

Hello LV, nice to meet you and hope to hear all about you soon.

I care for my hubby Pete who has sarcoidosis and COPD plus osteoporosis and back problems. Pete does pretty well generally and l do my best to keep him that way.

You have friends here who will offer support and help if you need it.

Take care xxxx

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LVPETITE in reply to sassy59

Good evening Sassy, thank you for your warm reply... I am so sorry to hear Your hubby is ill. Being a caregiver is no easy task, but somehow when t is the ones you love one has the strength they never knew they had...I do hope you have help and get some "me" time. My brother , the last of my family had pancreatic cancer and I toll care of him till he passed away... I completely understand... My prayers are with you both! LV

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sassy59 in reply to LVPETITE

Bless you LV and thank you for your kind words and understanding. So sad about your brother. Xxxxx

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Pam1952

Hello, and a very warm welcome to you. I'm so pleased that you've decided to join in at last.......everyone is very helpful and supportive, and you need never feel alone again. It's so reassuring to have a network of people who understand how you feel.

I wish you well, and look forward to hearing more from you soon.

Take care.

Pam XXX

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LVPETITE in reply to Pam1952

Thank you Pam, Pleasure to meet you and I will write further asap

Giselle

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velvet55

Hello lvpetite

Welcome.

If you have been reading from afar, you will know by now, what a fantastic site this is....

The members are always here for you 24/7...so you are no longer alone, ....We are one big family on here, always ready to help each other.

So whether you need advice, support, a laugh or a rant, post away.

Velvet 🍾😂😇

xx

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LVPETITE in reply to velvet55

Hello Velvet and thank you for your friendly warm welcome! will write more as soon as I finish thanking everyone personally....Wishing you a great evening!

Giselle

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Tee1008

Hi Lvpetite. Nice to meet you and welcome to the forum. I look forward to hearing more...😄 Tee x

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LVPETITE in reply to Tee1008

Thank you Tee!....Have a warm, peaceful evening...

Giselle

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Jaynair

Good to meet you LVPetite :), looking forward to hearing more from you :) x

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LVPETITE in reply to Jaynair

Thank you Jaynair, will write more later....wishing you a peaceful evening.

Giselle

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hufferpuffer

Hello LVPetite, so pleased you have posted, please don't hold back , no subject off limits here except politics I believe 😁

Sorry you have to spend so much time alone that is a big shame but please don't hesitate to join in here whenever you feel like some company!

Copd is such an isolating condition for many of us , hope you are managing to stay as well as you can, huff xxx

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LVPETITE in reply to hufferpuffer

Hey, Huff, thanks for you welcome and support.....I am doing fine right now, thank you....will inform all later....

Giselle

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2greys

Hi Lvpetite, New(ish) here myself and confess to being one of "the completely insane" members (but don't let that put you off). :) Moments of joy or, venting the frustration that comes as part of COPD. There are people here that DO understand what you are going through. Even though some people might have a large family and friends, they too can still feel isolated and need the support that you can find here.

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LVPETITE in reply to 2greys

Insane is a good thing! :) Thnx 4 you're reply....

Giselle

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Hello, its nice you have decided to get on touch. I know the feeling about making friends, its awful when you find it hard to make friends. I think you have a lot of courage and no need to feel alone on this site. There id always someone who will chat. Keep in touch and please remember you are never alone. 😊 xxx

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LVPETITE in reply to Damon1864

Hi Damon, Many thnx!....will tell more another time.....

Giselle

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pedantic

Hi,Lvpetite.Nice to hear from you.Is L.A. so unfriendly that you feel Isolated ?? Surely Not ! We are all ears on this site ,so please continue to Post xxx

PS Sorry I meant Las Vegas & not L.A. xxx

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LVPETITE in reply to pedantic

Hi Pedantic, thnx for your kind reply, COPD makes me lonely, I always say I maybe alone but not lonely... I know does not make sense....it is what it is....I have observed this site over the years as at times sad, happy, motivating, friendly, caring, informative, humbling etc...:)

Giselle

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Caspiana

Hello Lvpetite. WELCOME 😃 I'm so glad you have said hello. Hope to hear lots from you at your earliest convenience. Have a lovely weekend.

Cas xx 🌹

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LVPETITE in reply to Caspiana

Hello Cas, thank you much, you will hear from me, but I do take my time..ugh sorry... Hope you are doing well.

Giselle

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O2Trees

Welcome Lvpetite, nice to meet you and look forward to seeing more of you :)

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LVPETITE in reply to O2Trees

Pleasure to meet you 02.... thank you for you're reply....I will write more later...May you're evening be peaceful..

Giselle

Hi great to meet you. I would love to visit Las Vegas so I will book my flight now! :) x

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That's my child.....ever the opportunist........go go my dear Bev................. You have to forgive her LVPETITE ......she is a Manchester United supporter, like her HU Mum. xx

:-D :-D :-D

Sorry, can't write much - my neck hurts, but a very warm welcome to you. Tell us more about yourself :-)

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Oh my HU mum I never knew you were a Man U fan :) Luvs ya xx

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Are you joking? Remember the discussion we had about The Busby Babes and the price of admission to the Ground?

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Only vaguely My HU mum and didn't remember it was with you! Memory like a sieve I'm afraid... sorry xx

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I can't believe you don't remember our conversation! Anyway at least I am not having false memories!

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Got to go now.

xx

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I remember things which are said usually, but usually forget who said them. Sorry :p x

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LVPETITE in reply to

Good day Jen, so sorry to hear your neck is paining you, I also have been there, not much fun huh?....Prayers 4 U ....Thank you for your reply, well appreciated!

Giselle

in reply to LVPETITE

Good morning Giselle - beautiful name, pleased to meet you:-)

Thankyou. It feels a little easier this morning but I know it will end up me going for help...grrrr,

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LVPETITE in reply to

Hey coughalot, go get those tickets!....If LV does not welcome you, I WILL.... :)

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Booking as we speak.... See this site is magic - you have made a friend already :D xx

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PenelopeS

Hi & welcome. Don't be shy, if you have observed for a few years you will know that nobody bites, so do please join in.

I can imagine LV to be a pretty lonely place. Do you live there through choice or necessity? If you have no ties there have you considered moving to somewhere smaller & potentially more friendly or would you find that harder than staying? I do feel for you but don't be lonely, join in with this community. xxxx

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LVPETITE in reply to PenelopeS

Hello Pen, sorry for the short cut on your name:(....I have lived here in LV since 1992, made many friends who have passed on and others moved to other states, we keep in touch by phone. It is my choice right now for the weather...LV in the 20th century has changed as many have moved here , such a transient city, however beautiful....I really am not lonely although alone....I do appreciate this site for the wonderful members that join it...I will tell the story on how got here...

Take good care xxxx

Giselle

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Dedalus

Hello and welcome - you're in the right place lvpetite

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Offcut

Welcome.

It is good to talk so lets see all that is happening in Vegas. I found forums a great help to let it out and to learn.

Be Well

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LVPETITE in reply to Offcut

Don't believe what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! :)

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jackdup

Welcome Giselle. We love LV and have visited there many times. Always something new to do or see but then living there may be different than simply visiting. Hope to hear from you more and am sure you will enjoy the many supportive people here.

Take care

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grannyk3

Hello and welcome LVPETITE! It's been an age since I've been to LV. Glad you've decided to post we're looking forward to getting to know you.

Krysta

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LVPETITE in reply to grannyk3

Thank you Granny!

Giselle

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Bagpuss1972

Hello and welcome. Look forward to getting to know you. X

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mattcass

Hi LVTPETITE, Wellcome to our site over the next few days you will wonder why it has taken you so long to come on board, I have been here and on Rhuematoid Arthritis page as well I am at the level where a double lung transplant is the only option for me and I am not alone either, But without the help support and advice from this page I dont know if I could have got here we are here 24/7 if you need us.MATTCASS

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LVPETITE in reply to mattcass

Hello Mattcass, and thank you for your warm welcome as all others have done so.....I truly am sorry you have gone through so much pain and tradgety, I believe you are a true, strong fighter.... keep the faith MATT, as I know you are!...My prayers are on going for you and the rest of the strong, courageous members....Hope your day is full of joys and optimism....Sometimes when I read about all the members going through so much, I feel I have no room to complain, even though I am fighting daily.... I will not be on here much as I am going through a major reorganization of my clutter and when time is up I am exhausted to the point I cannot get on the laptop to tell my stories.... When all is finished I will be on here more regularly... Also I have always been one to keep my pains to myself, but I believe when I am really ready and have more time I will start opening up....xxxxx take care....Giselle

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