Just to say Hello

[ZedKH]

Hello everyone - I’ve actually been on this forum for a couple of years but have never posted or commented. I wanted to say, however, that I have found it immensely helpful and I have learned such a lot about my condition - COPD - since joining. I think that, like many smokers, I was in denial about my condition for a long time but since quitting 5 years ago, I’ve been keen to learn more about it. I was diagnosed in 2009, having been classified as asthmatic prior to that. Amongst so many things I can relate to, it’s good to know that I’m not alone in feeling so much worse in the winter months - the damp and the cold really do affect me and it often feels as though friends and family don’t really get it .... so thank you to everyone here for unwittingly supporting me, I really do appreciate you all and this forum.....Happy Weekend all!

Zoe

[Hidden]

Welcome, or rather Congratulations on your first post, since you've been here a while. I hope now you've broken the ice we will be hearing more from you. The cold damp weather gets to us all. You must have noticed that the number of messages increases as we become almost housebound.😊

[ZedKH in reply to Hidden]

Thank you - it’s nice to be properly on board!

[sassy59]

Good to see you Zoe. Xxx

[ZedKH in reply to sassy59]

Thank you ....

[RoadRunner44]

Oh lovely to hear from you ZedKH, I only joined last Summer and so delighted that I did. Although you have been a member for some time it appears you have never actually posted something before. Be pleased, you've taken the first step, and made your first post now . Not too cifficult was it? We will all be delighted that you have now participated and hope it wont be long before you do it again. All for now. Chrys (sufferer of bronchiectasis and a list of other health complaints)

[ZedKH in reply to RoadRunner44]

Thanks for the welcome - no it was pretty easy - glad I took the plunge

[jimmyg23]

You are very welcome to the community you will learn a lot here especially tips

[ZedKH in reply to jimmyg23]

Thank you

[HungryHufflepuff]

Hello 😊 It's nice to meet you.

[ZedKH in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Hi - and thanks - you too

[Katinka46]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for putting your head above the parapet. This group is amazing.

Kate

[ZedKH in reply to Katinka46]

Hi Kate - thanks and yes - I’m always finding useful info on here

[jackdup]

Glad you finally decided to post and am happy you have benefited from reading posts over the last couple of years.

[ZedKH in reply to jackdup]

Thank you

[georgygirl2]

Hi Welcome, can't help with the COPD but I am sure you will get plenty of info and advice on here - it's a great site, good luck hun x

[ZedKH in reply to georgygirl2]

Thanks!

[Shortlungs]

Welcome to this site like you I was in denial also only stopped smoking a couple of months ago after getting told 3years ago

[Izb1]

Hi ZedKH and welcome, its lovely to have you on board, hopefully we will hear more from you x

[O2Trees]

Welcome Zoe