[Keeker]

Happy Birthday Billy!

I guess a family understands it better. My Mum certainly does. But some people will look at you while your standing there huffing and a puffing while frantically getting your inhaler on the go only to get a "Your not dead yet then" face off people.

Its not just Asthma in a sense, but a lot of conditions. I had a heart condition earlier in the year and the responses I had off people who weren't closest friends and family was a "Ah thats lovely..........so?"

Makes your blood boil, which considering the mess I was in was counter-productive

But give your son my regards and let him know there are others that share the pain

I was hospitalized for a large portion of my childhood due to asthma. This was before inhalers were around, so I was totally restricted in what I was allowed to due as a child. If I had a mild attack then I took this syrup called Marax. If that didn't help, or if the attack was severe (which they often were), I was hospitalized. So, no running, excessive laughing, or anything that may trigger an attack. It didn't take much.

Yeah, asthma isn't fun. I'm at a point in my life where mine is much, much better, but there was so much damage to my lungs as a child that I will always have some issues, and it will probably worsen again as I get older.

My son has asthma as well, but his not that bad and can be easily managed.

I think the problem with how asthma is perceived by others who don't have it is due to the fact that everyone knows someone with asthma, and in most cases it isn't that severe or life-threatening. They see someone having a severe attack, and they don't get it. "Billy has asthma, and he doesn't act like that."

Just don't let the ignorance of others get you down. It will always be there, so all you can do is take care of yourself and press on.

Thank you. I really appreciate your help. Its just reassuring to know that there are other people out there who know what it feels like.

Had to go to hospital last night because it became too rough but I got discharged this morning. Feeling better but thats not saying much. I have a touch-wood feeling the worst may be over. Here's hoping.

Thanks again

Happy Bee Day to Billy and Bookwyrm

Happy Birthday to both of you!

Happy Birthday fellas!

Thanks guys. Hope yours was pleasant Billy.

Happy Birthday guys!

Happy Birthday Billy and Bookwyrm!

Thank you. I really appreciate your help. Its just reassuring to know that there are other people out there who know what it feels like.

Had to go to hospital last night because it became too rough but I got discharged this morning. Feeling better but thats not saying much. I have a touch-wood feeling the worst may be over. Here's hoping.

Thanks again

I'm just glad to hear you are doing ok.

Happy new year all!
Crank it up to 11!!

Happy new year basterrrrrrds!

It's been an insane year. One of the best and most accomplished of my life...yet I will probably ring it out chillin at home with numero uno friend. No need for big "to-do's" or "hububbs" anymore.

It's been an insane year. One of the best and most accomplished of my life...yet I will probably ring it out chillin at home with numero uno friend. No need for big "to-do's" or "hububbs" anymore.

I'm just gonna be chilling with my sister & her bf/a mate for this one. I have no moneys for "a big night out" (not that I particularly enjoy teh clubz), and most of my friends are elsewhere. I feel like I'd prefer it this way though anyways.

Happy New Year everybody. Hope it's a great one for us all.