I don't think I have ever coughed constantly, but I have definitely coughed long enough and hard enough hurt myself - pulling muscles etc. And I have felt the emotions of feeling like pieces of my life are no longer available because of the coughing and the time it takes to do the treatments. It's a lot and I'm sure all of us have been there to some degree. It takes time to adjust to the new routines and requirements of this diagnosis. This forum has been a Godsend for me. You came to the right place.