COPD observation

Discussion created by DonnaMarie on Jul 18, 2019
Latest reply on Jul 20, 2019 by elvan

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My friend that has COPD went to their doctor today because of cold symptoms and not feeling well, as well as having issues breathing at night. They were told it was complications of their COPD and prescribed steroids and antibiotics. I've seen them smoking all day regardless

I know I can't make anyone quit; only they can do that, but it does sadden me to know that you're making yourself sicker and sicker and you continue to poison yourself. I am NOT judging. It could be me just as well as it's them.

I tell all of you this because I don't have the balls to talk to them directly.

Donna

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indingrl.01.06.2011 Jul 18, 2019 8:00 PM
No worries YOUR human Donna and full of empathy- gentle hug❤
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Jul 18, 2019 8:02 PM
It breaks my heart to see people like your friend continuing to smoke. Can you imagine how the doctor must feel?
I know you know there is not a thing you can do. More's the pity.
Nancy
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Sootie Jul 18, 2019 9:05 PM
It probably would do no good to talk to them anyway. When I was smoking...no amount of talk from anyone changed my mind. I watch this with my sister and it makes me very sad.....but I can't do anything about it. I only pray she will quit.
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elvan Jul 18, 2019 11:24 PM
It's hard to see someone killing himself or herself and smoking is nothing less than that, it is a slow suicide that forces your friends and family to watch. I so hope that your friend quits BEFORE it gets any worse. I certainly wish I had.
Ellen
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- DonnaMarie @ elvan on Jul 19, 2019 12:51 PM
  The one time I saw a cardiologist (way back before I got this stomach illness "fixed" and was having chest pains), he told me I was a ticking time bomb, but that it was up to me. I got his message loud and clear, but I didn't quit. Not then.
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Giulia Jul 19, 2019 12:18 PM
We who have quit are all too familiar with that scenario. And all you can do is bleed for them. Until you've seen the light, you really don't understand how sad it is for those who love you to watch you continue destroying your health. May she find the light.
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gregp136 Jul 19, 2019 1:11 PM
I continued to kill myself long after I should have stopped. I cannot judge anyone.
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- DonnaMarie @ gregp136 on Jul 19, 2019 7:51 PM
  No judging. I always realize it could be me as well as them. I got lucky; this quit stuck.
  
  Donna
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- Mandolinrain @ gregp136 on Jul 19, 2019 8:08 PM
  Me too Gregg, over and over and over again. Sadly. Everyones journey is different....but we are here now and thats what matters. I m grateful for the playground of new friends I have made. Sometimes, they leave for awhile, but most return, and thats always a reason to smile
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- elvan @ gregp136 on Jul 20, 2019 1:14 PM
  gregp136 I would never judge anyone, my quits were so frequent and I was always so sad when I went back to smoking. I beat myself up every time and until I found this place, it just kept happening.
  Ellen
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Mandolinrain Jul 19, 2019 8:06 PM
I totally get it. My oldest son and his wife began smoking again and it breaks my heart. I know they are both under a great deal of stress. Stress is one of the largest factors/ excuses, for smoking, I think.
While theres nothing I can say to them that they dont already know, they have to make their own journey in their own time just as your friend does. All we can do is support them when they do,
Hugs ~Missy
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