Hey guys and gals,
I'm really in a bad place right now.
I wake up everyday thinking I can't handle things anymore. I don't know who to turn to and I feel alone and isolated.
This has had a major impact on my diabetes. I find I'm eating unhealthy and a lot of chocolate to comfort my sorrows.
Any advise would gladly be appreciated as I don't know what to do.
Thank you.
Hey there,
Sorry to hear you're low.
You probably already know that erratic BGs can mess with your head, so even though you may not feel like it, try as much as you can to manage your levels.
Something else as a practical piece of advice, is to consider getting hold of some tryptophan supplements. 250mg may be enough - it's just to make sure your serotonin levels are where they should be.
You may well find that hormones are altering your perception and suppressing your mood and certainly it won't do you any harm to address any imbalance.
Well done for seeking help - just hang on in there.
If you want to eat chocolate, get the high cocoa type 80 plus percent. At least that way you can indulge without getting the accompanying swings in BGs. Chocolate isn't necessarily all that bad - just mix it in with the occasional mouthful of greens
Just on the emotional anxiety side, when you're next becoming overwhelmed with anxiety, try taking some deep breaths - focus on your breathing and realise that right now, nothing bad is happening. Raise your awareness of what's around you - smells, sounds, touch and stop your mind spinning you off into a 'what if' land of horror.
It's basic mindfulness that might just help you maintain a bit of sanity during those scary moments.
Hug of support