Re: Feeling depressed
I agree with the above people - if people you know are being mean about it then they aren't really friends are they?!
Despite having good friends and family to support me (& a sister with the same condition) it has taken me years to accept it. I got it at 13 so I also went through my teens with it. The teen years are hard let alone with accepting this condition. However please don't give up.
I managed to make it through relatively unscathed and now I look after myself really well and no longer resent diabetes (of course it is still frustrating from time to time but I'm not in denial any longer).
I think you've made a really good decision coming on here as its filled with people who will understand how you are feeling and why. Keep talking to others and hopefully it will help you. If you feel you can then also talk to friends and family about it.
If you find it hard to tell others your feelings then maybe try writing it down (I always find it difficult to express how I'm feelings verbally).
It might even be a good idea to tell your GP how you are feeling - and to tell them you need help - perhaps they can send you on a diabetes course or for some counselling to help with the acceptance process.
Please don't give up - it will get better!!
All the best
Patch13
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