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Office Pro Plus 2010, MD Dept. of Medicine View full profile Step 4: Accepting Help With chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chances are you'll feel less able to do many of the tasks that you simply have always done for yourself. This can lead to a feeling that you're not "pulling your weight." People vary in the amount of support they need from time to time,
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Office 2010 Pro Plus Key, even if it is only from your doctor, you do need help. Finding and accepting that help is an important part of caring for yourself. Take some time to think about the following questions and write down your answers: Is there someone who has been trying to help that you've turned down? Have you thanked those who have helped or are helping you? Can you think of a new way to say thanks? What makes it hard for you to ask for or accept help from others? Can you think of some other sources of support you haven't utilized? How about support groups? Extended loved ones? Religious community? Even though it's possible you'll be the one with COPD, everyone who loves you and is involved in your life is also affected by your disease. They want to help you,
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Discount Office 2007, you certainly will feel better because you have more choices, and they will feel better because you happen to be doing better. It is very important to talk to your relatives and learn together the best ways to cope with your COPD. Step 5: COPD and Your Family