{"id":142253,"date":"2009-11-28T05:24:16","date_gmt":"2009-11-28T10:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxygensmart.com\/?p=964"},"modified":"2009-11-28T05:24:16","modified_gmt":"2009-11-28T10:24:16","slug":"oxygen-therapy-and-quality-of-life-can-go-hand-in-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/142253","title":{"rendered":"Oxygen Therapy and Quality Of Life Can Go Hand In Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you place these two phrases together, “oxygen therapy” and “quality of life”, it appears that they contradict each other. But many times the normal reaction is to ask the question:<\/p>\n

“How can you think of achieving quality of life if you are dependent on supplemental oxygen on a full time basis?”<\/p>\n

But is it really a true assumption or even a fair one?<\/p>\n

The majority of people who receive long term oxygen therapy will probably agree that when they were first informed that they had to have additional oxygen, they were shocked and felt depressed. This is a perfectly normal reaction.<\/p>\n

We take breathing for granted as it is an automatic process and in fact it is when we hold our breath that we have to make a conscious decision. So when we are told that we are incapable of breathing on our own, thoughts of suffocating and living under an oxygen mask and perhaps being bedridden are bound to cross our minds. This logically produces a feeling of despair and dejection. This is normal but it should not be the norm in the long term (or even in the medium term).<\/p>\n

One of the things that makes us what we are, human beings, men and women, is that we can choose how we act, how we react, and what we decide to do about it. It is in our nature to make decisions, which is another way of saying we have the freedom of choice. Whatever the circumstances, whatever the trails and tribulations, we can choose how to act. Even if we make the wrong decision, and we do at times, it is still our decision. Attitude is also a decision we take; it is not forced on us by others and much less by circumstances.<\/p>\n

So can anyone, or more importantly, can you, have a life with dignity (that spells “quality of life”) even if you are on supplemental oxygen full time?<\/p>\n

The answer is yes.<\/p>\n

This does not mean it is easy but by the same account, it does not mean it is difficult either. The question should be based on what “quality of life” means to you. We all go through a phase, some never get out of it, where we search for the meaning of life. If life is measured by quantity and by things, as compared to quality and people, then yes it will be difficult to achieve a quality of life because you are dependent on an extra delivery of oxygen.<\/p>\n

If, on the other hand, your life is based on quality and people, if the important things in life go beyond the “material world”, then that same oxygen supply and those material things become tools to help you achieve that which is important.<\/p>\n

Day to day there will be times of joy and times of ease but also times of difficulty and exasperation. Only you will make the difference, nobody else will. You decide your attitude.<\/p>\n

Others may help, and they should be welcome, but the final choice is yours. You will find there are those who will help either directly or indirectly and you can also have the benefits of the new oxygen systems that are making life easier for so many.<\/p>\n

A final point, when your thoughts are turned inwards, when you are in an “I” mode, when everything revolves on and around you, then things can get tough – you are highly tempted to feel sorry for yourself.<\/p>\n

But if your attitude, your thoughts and your actions are directed at others, then you will find that the quality of your life is good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Philip Robinson writes on various subjects and one of his health related websites is about Portable Oxygen Machines<\/a>. For more information on supplemental oxygen resources visit http:\/\/www.portableoxygenmachines.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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