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nettiel Posts: 7
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i have 6 grandchildren,my 3 yr old loves godzilla he has the toys, movies and he loves his migilla as he calls them.he loves to swing,play with his blocks his dad made him his mommy and me grandma he spent yesterday telling all his sisters he loved them and hi big brother which he calls his bubba.i have a great family.  |
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littlebopeep1 Posts: 1624
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Nettiel, welcome to my group I am glad that you join. I am so sorry that it has taken so long to get back. I have been busy with my family, and the holiday....Need a friend or just want to talk PM me... Maryanne |
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nettiel Posts: 7
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oh thatsok it sounds like some of my days.im really going to be busy soon. im looking for a new doctor here in livingston where i live,new medications,my daily exercises which are several,several times aday.so the evening hours are best for me and my time to do what i need to do,im trying to stop smoking and i really need to stop, but its not that simple,im bipolor also,my nerves are bad.but im going to keep trying til i do stop.write again soon.i like reading good books,bible study, prayer and prayer journals,gardening,christian and country music,the oldies music,and good movies. god bless and good luck.nettiel  |
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Dit Posts: 12058
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Hi nettiel, Im fairly new too. You are trying to stop smoking too. So am I with little success. I still want to smoke, but know that I should not be. Been using pumps (Symbicort 2x/day & Ventillin when needed). Anyway, my doctor gives me Symbicort for free (samples). Otherwise, very expensive med. Im also bipolar too. It makes it more difficult to stop. I want to use the nicorette gum and/or inhaler every hr. and patch. Anyway, when I accomplish this, don't know. Hopefully soon. Also, you stated that you are a christian and that you do bible study. So am I and I do bible study too. Lorry   Post edited by: Dit, at: 12/28/2008 18:28 Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass
"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe
Bipolar I
Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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CarrieUCF84 Posts: 128
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Hi there and welcome to the group. I hope you're able to find strength and support here to get through the rough days and hopefully stop smoking. I joined this group right before my mother passed away from COPD. She had been hospitalized for 4 weeks and I came here looking for answers. While I've never been a smoker I can relate being someone who has lost someone to smoking. My mom quit smoking around 15-17 years ago and was diagnosed with emphysema 10 years ago. While obviously there is no cure we were told that quitting smoking did extend her life. She stopped breathing during my wedding reception and I wasn't able to talk to her again after that night. She was placed on a ventilator and was basically placed in a medically induced coma to keep her comfortable. She was never able to come out of it and eventually her kidneys started failing. While I understand that quitting smoking must be quite difficult, it sounds like you have families that care about you tremendously. If not for yourself, please do it for them. Best to you and yours during the holidays. In love and prayer, Carrie |
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littlebopeep1 Posts: 1624
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Here is something that I think you would like.... Colossians 3:1 Set your hearts on thing above.. And here is something else that I will put with this.  |
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mitzigirl Posts: 11503
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Nettiel,Dit,Carrie and Maryanne, Hey viv here> I also suffer from chronic COPD and never smoked a day in my life but lived with my mom and dad for 18 years and they were so here I set with oxygen 24/7 and with permanent damage from bronchitis,pnemonia and they say I also have emphesyma.....I was bitten by a brown recluse spider and it helped to weaken my lung but there are times I wonder would I be this bad if mom and dad hadnt of smokes alot while pregnant with me and my whole life? I will never know that answer but if you can quit please try tooo. It is terrible being like this....I cant even shower without oxygen on. I have also developed MRSA from all the hospital and two nursing home stays in my lungs and so now I have even less breathing room. I am 47 and know I am terminal but if anyone else can stop and get the help in time I would be so happy for you....Hope to talk to you all later feel free to pm me anytime and I am group leader over MRSA so you can also find me there.... Hugs and Blessings, Viv  Just Keep Hanging In There and Trusting In The Lord and Your Doctors. Post edited by: mitzigirl, at: 01/01/2009 16:17 Hugs and Blessings,
Viv
Live everyday as if it might be your last.
Let go and Let God!!!
Be Kind and Compassionate to others.
Understand life can be hard but you can survive it!
Good Friends make all the difference in the World.
Even though I am a leader of depression, OCD and MRSA I am just like the rest of you..I have the problems. I have no medical training. |
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Dit Posts: 12058
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Happy New Year to you all.  Hope you all had an ok one. Marianne, thanks for the Bible quote. So soothing to focus on things above. Mitzigirl, thanks for sharing. Both my parents and siblings smoked when I was growing up too. I became a smoker at 13 yrs old. A heavy smoker at only 15. Now, 30 yrs later, I have breathing problems and get so tired very easily. I dont stop smoking in the near future, I will probably need oxygen. I do have chronic broncitis and doctors have told me I do have COPD. Was told 5 yrs ago to stop smoking. Anyway, I also have bipolar and sleep apnea. I use a c-pap machine at bedtime. Looking forward to seeing your posts here.  Post edited by: Dit, at: 01/01/2009 20:04 Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass
"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe
Bipolar I
Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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mitzigirl Posts: 11503
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Thanks Dit and I hope you will be able to stop smoking in the near future before you have to go on oxygen..It is so awful to have to take it everywhere you go and even have to shower with it...I wish you the best in quitting...I know like any other vice it is truly hard but hopefully you will over come it....I use a bi-pap at night plus my oxygen also so please try to stop before you get to where I am..... Hugs and Blessings, Viv  Post edited by: mitzigirl, at: 01/04/2009 20:36 Hugs and Blessings,
Viv
Live everyday as if it might be your last.
Let go and Let God!!!
Be Kind and Compassionate to others.
Understand life can be hard but you can survive it!
Good Friends make all the difference in the World.
Even though I am a leader of depression, OCD and MRSA I am just like the rest of you..I have the problems. I have no medical training. |
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bull Posts: 79
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I,m new also 56% lungs left I,ve been really ill.People say you don,t look sick that is the problem.I,m on o2 and have many res.infections.Glad to find this site.I was down to 36% with the help of meds I,m better but still weak,stay home most of time.Which I hate. love kathy gettting the hang of this site excuse me |
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"When I was diagnosed I was scared didn't know what to do or where to go..I started reserching bipolar and somehow ended up here at MD....Again scared but needing to know what was in store I asked a question..WOW the people who care..I know I would be lost now if I did not join..made many friends and they have helped me through thick and thin. and never judged...........XX Thank you MD and all.Love all of you.......Laurie Pachin" (puppylover)
