It was just a little more than a year ago that I received a pulmonary condition diagnosis. It's been an extremely challenging process. I detest having breathing difficulties. I detest having to take large doses of medication for my lungs to work. I detest having CT scans done annually. The medication I take is the good news, though. I'm doing much better now. I was given an emphysema diagnosis and had cysts all over my lungs. The cyst is what we are keeping an eye on to make sure it doesn't get bigger.
If you smoke, allow me to stray a little from the topic at hand. I don't mean to be critical of you. I've never smoked before, I have serious lung issues. I just want you to stop and consider your options before you smoke or inhale. I wish I had working lungs. I wish the CT scans would end. Before you decide to harm your lungs, I would love to be able to breathe without the need for medication. Please pause and consider this; I'm not saying this to be judgmental. I'm just sowing the seed, not harping on you.
It's not only my perspective that I am in a position where I can't do a lot of tasks. I can't work in manufacturing with a lot of chemicals because that's what a doctor orders. I'm unable to perform a profession that requires heavy lifting or a lot of walking. Additionally, it has long been recognized that the bulk of employment in the office is limited, which is highly specialized and difficult to get.
Naturally, my neighbor is still bothering me about trying to get a job. She says, "Why not just get a job and support your spouse?" At last, I remarked, "Who torments a chronically ill person about getting a job that's completely disgusting?" All I had to do was point out her mistakes to make my point without having to lie or say hurtful things.