My mane is john and i just got out of the hosp yestreday and I was in there for 6 days and i came home on 02.. I go on the 29th to see how bad the COPD is.. I smoke a pack aday and have for 44/45yrs.. I took mthe patch off yesterday and quit the gum as well but at 7pm tonight it almost got the best of me,, hard to breathe right now but I still want to smoke ,, I am on bed rest and I have to much time on my hands.. can anyony help me????
I also have COPD and am on 24/7 continuous oxygen. I know only too well how limiting that can be and I'm truly sorry that you're in this situation.
I suggest that you use this time to read the Blogs. You can also learn more about COPD in ur Group COPD. Feel free to write a blog there at any time. You can use these blogs for anything that comes to mind.
My next suggestion, John, is that you practice focusing on your breathing.
2 important types of breathing are yogic breathing and pursed lip breathing. It will keep your mind on something besides smoking, relieve your anxiety, and help you breathe better.
Another thing that you can do is to get into Pulmonary Rehab. They will show you how to exercise as well as important educational material such as how to take your medications properly, good nutrition for your lungs, and how to avoid getting sick.
As for smoking - well, that's simple suicide! You may want to write that in big letters on a piece of paper and post t right in front of you.
My name is Thomas. I was diagnosed with moderate COPD March 14, 2010 and quit smoking March 20, 2010. Not one puff since! You can do it. too!
Feel free to Private Message me.