Hello again my fellow COPD friends!
I posted a few days ago. I had an appointment yesterday to get to the bottom of my breathing issues. Yes it turns out I'm in the mild stage of COPD. I can't begin to say how scared I am. I quit smoking all but three cigs a day...so far. (57 yr. old female). Strange how I tried for yrs. to stop, and a diagnosis like this made me just lay them down, and not miss them much at all. I plan to be off them completely in a few more days. I can now say smoking makes me sick....literally. Crazy...after 30+ years, and enjoying them so much. Go figure.
Anyway, I am going to come to this place now.. as a way to help me get through this the best that I can. I found out that surfing the net is, in itself, an addiction...that can make you more confused than ever. There might be good info out there, but there are also some places that scare your britches off! So, I'll stick to this place, as I'm certain you all know the answers to my questions, and can help me when I feel down.
One question I have right now is, "Does anyone have weak legs or arms from COPD?" I have noticed this in the late afternoon. I don't know if it can be related.
I am really upset today you guys, and afraid of what's in my future now. I feel guilty for doing this to myself....really! I feel kinda' sorta' dumb I guess. I also have it in my mind that other people put us into a certain category after this diagnosis....if you know what I mean. ??? Like, "Oh how stupid of her to smoke....now she has a disease from it...she did it to herself...She gets no sympathy from me....etc....
I suppose I have rattled enough for now. I could go on and on about how down in the dumps I feel, but I'll save some for later... I'm sure I'll be posting poor pitiful me stuff for a bit. Hopefully, I will get past that tho, and start seeing some reason to keep on keeping on, and that is one reason I'm here right? For support!!~
Wish I could give you all a big ole' hug and I could get one back. I'm going to call my daughter, and try to put a smile on my face, and laugh a bit.
Take care, and God bless you all.
Phyllis