| SELF-CARE (Emphysema/COPD and other Chronic Illnesses) |
Dr. Sharma was diagnosed with emphysema in 1994. He has first hand experienced the problems with depression, anxiety and life stress that often accompany emphysema. Below is a list of self-Care topics that Dr. Sharma, a Clinical Psychologist of 30 years practice has selected for people with emphysema/COPD and for their families and caregivers in order to offer you a perspective hopefully practical help. Check back often for the latest additions. If you don't see a topic listed, but would like to see it covered, please let Dr. Sharma know at his E-mail address, [email protected].
DISCLAIMER:
Welcome to Dr. Vijai Sharma's Self-Care Pages. Diagnosis and treatment of treatment of a physical or mental/emotional is done by trained mental health professionals. Self-Care Pages should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis of any psychiatric/psychological disorders. Nothing here is meant to replace professional advice or care from a qualified mental health practitioner. The purpose of Self-Care pages is purely educational.
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Helpful articles:
Breathing Properly is Highly Beneficial
Living with COPD: Build Momentum on the Moment You Face
Panic Attacks and Physical Illness
Overcoming Depression In COPD Part I
Overcoming Depression In COPD Part II
Yoga-Based Program for Emphysema/COPD: Stretching and Breathing Suggestions for Maintenance of Lung Function
Affirmations: What They Are and How We Can Make Them Work For Us
Positive Imagination and Affirmations for Breathing and Health - Part 1
Positive Imagination and Affirmations for Breathing and Health - Part 2
YOGA FOR COPD:
Secrets Of Breathing From An Ancient Tradition
Yoga for Self-Care: Poses, Breathing, Meditation, Mindfulness and Relaxation Program (
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Eight Week Yoga for Lung Cancer PDF, (right-click and select "save link as" or "save target as")
Normal Breathing, COPD & Yoga Practice PDF, (right-click and select "save link as" or "save target as")
Four Level Self-Calibrated Home Yoga Practice PDF, (right-click and select "save link as" or "save target as")
Four Level Self-Calibrated Home Yoga PowerPoint Presentation,
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Living with Chronic Illness PowerPoint Presentation,
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My Adaptive Breathing Strategies for My COPD PowerPoint Presentation,
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Anxiety Can Be Caused by Breathing Discomfort