Cynthia

[Cynthiamiller]

Hi my name is Cynthia and I found out I had COPD 2 years ago. I'm on 3 inhalers and oxygen at night. I get so depressed at times I used to be active now I can't hardly do anything.

[tennkaren]

I have the same feeling as far as depression. I love to go outside but can't do that because of either to hot or to cold. I am on oxygen 24/7, nebulizer, inhalers and meds. I have had copd for 16 years now. Hate it. Can't go on trips or go see my sisters because I have to take to many tanks with me. I am going to check on the portable one that you can easily carry. Not the bulky ones. Praying for you . Have a blessed day.

[LORBIC]

Hi Cynthia, you need to drink lots of water, this will keep the mucus thinned out, take your oxygen and go for short walks, when that gets comfortable go a little further. My doctor has me walking 3 days a week for 45 minutes. I always use my rescue inhaler just before I go and I do use either a cane or my rollator when I go walking. If you have an Airlift which you blow into use that as it will help make the lungs stronger. As for the depression I see a therapist weekly, I find just talking helps me a lot.

[Linnypoo]

Hi Cynthia, Like you I was diagnosed 2 years ago but I ignored it until a few months ago when I got extremely sick from catching bronchitis from a child. During and after that all hell broke loose. Now I can't breathe if I try to do anything. I was recommended for clinical trials at doctors and went yesterday and they said I didn't qualify because my numbers for breathing were good don't understand I can't breathe. Well please take care and breathe easy.

[Michellesuss01]

Hi Cynthia. ..I know what u mean. I used to be such a good swimmer! I could swim the length of h9me pools 20 times without coming up for a breath! I used to body surf in the ocean! I loved it! Now, I can't run, ride bikes, swim, even walk a few feet without getting out of breath!