depression

  1. Mynameiskez

    Does it get better?

    Hi there. I was diagnosed t2 three years ago. I've been on quite a lot of meds since then that don't seem to be working. A severe trauma and depression saw me not attend clinics for about 18 months but I remained complient with diet and meds. Since I've had therapy and got back to my diabetes...
  2. Carrnivore

    Finding a balance

    Hi, I'm a 23 year old girl with a job that pretty much leaves me with no free time. I recently started taking my insulin again after feeling depressed for a very long time and I didn't want to admit I was having a 'burn out'. What I quickly realised was that I was developing something called...
  3. letitia7778

    Type1. Depression and diabetes.....

    Hi, Im a T1 diabetic who really needs some advice from those that have battled depression relating to their diabetes. Ive been battling diabtes for 20 yrs now but the last 6 months have been particularly bad. Ive lost my hypo symptoms and am now unable to leave the house without fear of them...
  4. suggs108

    Diabetes,Work Grievances , Redundancy and Depression

    Hi all, Ive posted a few times on here and found the feedback to be really helpful. This partiucular issue surrounds an employer in the UK. I had some CSA problems back in October 16 and had a short sickness from work with stress as i tried to sort it out. i was absent from work for approx 2...
  5. E

    How to bring sex issues up to a doctor?

    Hi all, I have a tough question that i could really use some help with. i've had type 1 for nine years, and while control has sometimes been pretty good, it's tended to worsen periodically. I've had erection issues for longer than i've had diabetes (no idea as to the cause), and having had...
  6. L

    Diabetes, despair and depression

    Tomorrow I am meeting Dr David Cavan, the author of Reverse Your Diabetes, and all round top smart guy. I'm really looking forward to it. I am planning to discuss the emotions around diabetes, particularly depression. We all know that diabetics are something like 50% more likely to be...
  7. Mynameiskez

    About benefits

    Hi there. Sorry this is probably going to be a long post. I currently work full time in a demanding office job. I'm also nearing the end of a part time phd that's taken 5 years. I was diagnosed almost 3 years ago. I've got a long history of depression too. Just before my diagnosis I had...
  8. redtree92

    Hello ! Type1.

    Hi everyone, I'm lauren :) this is my very first post! I have had type one Diabetes since I was 13, so eleven long years now, I have always been in denial of it, not in a depressed way, more of a i was fine before ill be fine now, if i ignore it its not happening, I'm gunna go be a crazy...
  9. R

    Diabetes depression

    Hello I am type 2 diabetes and suffer with severe depression , I recently become very paranoid and feel uncomfortable in a group of people , I left my job 2 months ago as i was unstabe emotionally. I spoke with my doctor as i overdosed 6 months ago i am married and have 3 children so i feel so...
  10. Adelesjakevan

    Diabetes and mental health.

    I have been a type 1 diabetic for 32 years and had my fair share of problems including Pancratic Enzyme Deficiency, joint issues which I take strong pain relief for and inability to shake off feeling down. I live a busy life like most being a farther of two boys, husband, bread winner and only...
  11. K

    Anyone got that magic wand? :'(

    Hi. New to all of this but needed somewhere to have a rant and ask questions so... I've had T1 since I was 8, and now at 32 I'm still struggling with it. You'd think I'd have nailed it by now eh? I found my diagnosis fairly easy to cope with but since my teenage years and as I've gotten into...
  12. T

    Newbie and nervous

    Hi folks I was diagnosed in January 2016 with type 2 diabetes. I'm 44 year old and have various health issues one is the fear of going out. I am on medication just to try and keep me calm and on the straight and narrow lol. At the beginning of the year I was under a lot of stress and my hba1c...
  13. katiepolo

    Type 1 Diabetes and Anti-Depressents

    Hi, this is my first post on here so i thought i'd dive right in haha. I was wondering if anyone here struggles with depression or anxiety as well as type 1 (or even 2) diabetes. I have struggled with both for about 4/5 years, and only recently I have been put on medication. I am currently...
  14. C

    Forxiga

    I was prescribed Forxiga in November - I inject Levemir at night (currently 24 units) and I wanted to reduce it as I think it's making me gain weight around my middle. At first, it went well - apart from the raging thirst and constant need to pee (which I found a little odd as my diet is not...
  15. K

    Should i start taking antidepressants?

    Hello guys! I have been Diabetic 1 for 19 years now. My HBA1C has at avarage been steadily good. Im on Low Carb diet. But last few years i have been going up in testing my blood sugar levels. From 5 times a day to between 10-15 a day. I feel it might be too much and even docors think so. But i...