I am really resenting that at 56 I have the severity of copd that I do. In my pulmonary rehab class, most of the people are in their 70's. Why can't I enjoy 20 more yrs. of smoking before I get this sick. I actually feel bitter. I have suffered a lifetime of depression and anxiety, my kids all live out of site and I live with a drinking smoking husband. I love him dearly and won't leave him. I am drinking too because it works better than any of the psychotropics I have been on in the past 25 yrs. in stabilizing my moods. I know the chances of my quitting smoking while drinking are pretty much zilch but I don't feel like I want to give up the alcohol. This is the reason I feel like I'm a hard case right now Dale, not my age or length of smoking. Someone should really try to live in someone elses shoes before they judge. This is me, being honest and I would appreciate any help, but not tough talk. Other people with other addictions and mental illness would be appreciated. I still plan to go to my smoking cessation classes but I want to know, is there anyone out there, in there 50s that has the severity of copd. that I do.
