Listening to those with COPD and their care givers

[Sirius]

If you want more reasons to quit smoking check out this article.

 

You can review the article (has some good info) but its the responses at the bottom 

that you need to read.

 

Did I say read?  I could "hear" the fear, regret, remorse, and anger that poured

out of the responses.

 

https://www.caring.com/questions/life-expectancy-of-copd

[Reciprocity]

Yup - not a pretty picture and if it isn't motivation to quit, I don't know what is although, there's always that; "Oh, that stuff just happens to other people" attitude which a lot of people fall in line with.

 

I'm sure Doreen will chime in on this subject, for which she has years of direct experience with.

[Doreensfree]

Powerful post...

Living with C.O.P.D...those who know me well ..know my hubby is at end stage emphysema...

Don't be misled by the word end.....this can last for years and years...

Can you imagine fighting for every scrap of air..having carers come in to shower you...being taken to the bathroom..

So many tablets ,they come in blister pack..4 different inhalers.. On and off oxygen tanks and machines...

Respite care...

Scared to lie down to go to sleep..need help to get in and out of bed...

Pneumonia... Always lurking...

All this and alot more...

Still think quitting is hard...

No need for replies ...I know xxxx

[Boo]

Quitting is literally a matter of life and death.  We should always treat it as such and never waver in our commitment.

 

Smoking offers three things: slavery, illness, and death.  The choice is obvious.

[Stewie]

It is a cruel disease, struggling to breathe. For gods sake people just quit smoking while you can.  :mellow: