I am a Newbee

[doodlez]

Hi everyone ..Im 66 with COPD 11 yrs now. I live in the southern deserts of Az & am owned by a teacup poodle Dazee ..I have 7 grandkids & 3 greats ..I am blessed ! I do many crafts but the one I have settled on is quilt making ..because of the heat I am inside alot . I am an avid reader also .....Stop by sometime would luv to meet U <3

[Grav7338]

Welcome

[doodlez in reply to Grav7338]

Thx Grav7338...luv & light

[Linnypoo]

Hello very nice to meet you. I am craft disabled I was/am a nanny for 20 years and crafting was a large part of entertaining the children, I am glad there and my crafting were about the same. I have copd and rhumatoid arthritis I only accepted the copd recently I was diagnosed last year but ignored it because that's how my mom died but got real sick this year, very recently, and had to accept it. I new here as well and hope to speak to you again soon.

[doodlez in reply to Linnypoo]

Hi Linnypoo ..much thx for the reply ..Its good to meet new ppl ! I have excepted my conditions too & continue to live each new day ...depression is tooo easy for many of us ...I am learning when to sit & rest ..sometimes Im still busy & bam Im down for a day LOL ...

Love to hear from U again ..Luv & Light <3

[Linnypoo in reply to doodlez]

Hi Doodlez thanks for getting back to me I appreciate it. Depression is so easy to fall into with copd there is only so much of your life you have left it's not alot. I don't think I going to be able to work in the field I have my whole working life being a nanny and that is a big one. I have no idea what to do my rent and bills are due and my bank account is overdrawn. You have got to eat. So I am trying to find easy work just to get by. How about you guys any ideas . Breathe easy,.

[doodlez in reply to Linnypoo]

Hi Linnypoo ,,how about SSI & state help ? Iused to takein ironing ..& made some easy money ..

[frozinorth07 in reply to Linnypoo]

My brother has RA and COPD. I will follow your posts. I might learn something to help him. Good Luck.

[frozinorth07 in reply to frozinorth07]

Also, regarding depression a few people mentioned above. Antidepressants have shortness of breath as a side effect. If anyone take antidepressants or anti anxiety meds (as many of us do), discuss with your doctor. I hate to see people struggling to breath and taking a med that makes breathing more difficult. just trying to help.

[doodlez in reply to frozinorth07]

Much thx frozinorth ..I did not know this about antidepressants ,,I will talk with my dr soon

[Cynners in reply to frozinorth07]

This is very good information to know. I'm on both. Geesh all I need is to have more trouble breathing. Thanks for the heads up. I will talk wirh my dr

[tennkaren]

Welcome to the group. I am a new bee too. I also do some crafts, crocheting, plastic canvas and knitting. Like you I am stuck in the house a lot especially on real or cold days. Have a blessed day. Will be praying for you.

[doodlez in reply to tennkaren]

Hello tennkaren ..thx for reply ...I also crochet- leather work -crossstitch-beading ...but quilts are my fav my grandsons bought me a new sewing machine for holidays ..still learning it ...not to keen on plastic !! LoL

Hope to hear from U again ...luv new friends !! <3

[tennkaren in reply to doodlez]

My grandmother did a lot of quilted blankets. She made them for each of her grandchildren. Mine lasted many years loved it. Thank you for you reply. Have a blessed day.

[Dianne15]

Welcome

[doodlez in reply to Dianne15]

Much thx Diane15 <3

[Bugabuga]

I'm pretty new to this site. I have been on 02 24/7. I think the depression is the hardest for me. I had an accident in 2006 and my foot and ankle have me lots of trouble for years. I was finally getting around good and got pneumonia that's when my copd got to where I need 02 24/7. I like to do crafts but just can't seem to want to. My daughter and I did 37 puzzles and glued them, her hubby framed a few,but we r,burnt out them now. I just can't get motivated.

[doodlez]

Hi All ...Boy did I get busy for many days !! Had company & the heat here in AZhas been rare & dangerous !! Yep I have stayed in !! A friend gave me a piece of sun-shade for my craft room ..WOWZA awesome stuff ..my room cooled down 10 degrees ( I have window AC ) so I hung it yesterday. .now I can be in my sewing room all day ..the temps here have gone down a few degrees whew !! Ihope to return to walking with some friends ..they now go out about 5am hmmm not sure I can do 5am ..lol ...takes me a bit to get going in the morns . While my daughter was here she hooked up my karaoke machine ..have had it for yrs have about 2700 songs ..nothing lately ..BUT let me share with U singing karaoke is a great thing for COPD everyone sings & its fun ..ifU can find a machine I strongly urge u to get one & some karaoke CDs ... ..Its the best exercise for lungs & u get better & better ..well breathing anyway !! LOL ...I was able to snag my granddaughter machine !! Keep me posted ..stop by say hi

Luv& Light

[Cynners in reply to doodlez]

The heat here had been horrible. Glad you made it thru also. I hope the monsoons hit soon and really cools things off.

Love the karaoke idea. Singing sure expands the lungs.

[Cynners]

I'm new here also. Nice to see another Az member. I'm owned by a chocolate lab named Marla..she helps me with my sanity when I get lonely. And it sure does get hot here..oh my. I may have to get some advice on quilting soon. I'm a newbie at quilting. I've had copd for 20 years and on 24/7 oxygen and meds and more meds. I'm in and out id the hospital. Sounds like you have a wonderful family support system you are truely blessed! Best wishes!

[doodlez in reply to Cynners]

Hey Cyndi ...What part AZ ? Yep HOT some relief yesterday ..prayin' for rain I am !! Ohh I am a 3 yr beginner myself quilting ..stick with it Cyndi it really helps I pick someone & make a quilt for them ..as I sew I think of that person & pray for them ..Im now almost finished with my "Tina Quilt" & will put in mail on payday ...makes me feel good I've done something for someone else & that gets me off myself !! I too am single 66 yo ..most days I am alone but I stay in touch with family via text & whatsapp ...I have a daughter & granddaughter in Australia ...oh my how I miss them ..hope they be here in Oct ...hope U are moving around ..someone said "Slow motion is better than no motion"...Boy I luv that ! Im not walking as I should be ..but in eve I walk up & down my drive way !! If it wasn't so far I'd be a mall walker LOL

Stay in touch ..Luv & Light <3

[Cynners in reply to doodlez]

I'm in mesa..where down south are you at. I'm going to try a quilt with all my sons baseball shirts. I have saved them while he was growing up and there were so many. I knew one day id make a quilt out of them.im 51 and I try and walk as much as I can. I have arthritis so some days are very painful. I have a double whammy with the copd and arthritis hampering mobility. But I'm a fighter

[revagayle]

Hi, I have been looking through older posts looking for folks in my age range ( I am 61). It sounds like you are leading an active lifestyle. I am newly diagnosed moderate emphysema & quite anxious. Hope this finds you doing ok. gayle