mental health

I was trying to post a comment on this article, but gave up in despair. (ironic). Anyway, this is what I wanted to say: Well... at least there is a recognition now that the physical can impact the mental and vice versa. though we are a long way away from parity of esteem. My Type 1 went...

Hi, I was sent to A&E yesterday due to complex circumstances regarding my mental health in relation to my diabetes, and long story short the mental health team at the hospital and the GP today have both suggested an insulin pump to make my quality of life much better, but that the final...

Hi, I am 24 and i have had diabetes for 15 years. I have spent 11 of these years abusing my body by cutting out insulin and having frequent DKA episodes. I have depression and diabulimia and these I am trying to get help for. I feel a crippling amount of guilt and shame regarding what i have...

Hello, I’m looking for a specialist psychotherapist who treats diverse related depression. Does anyone know of anyone in the London/Croydon area? Best wishes, Jess

Hey All! It's getting to be that time of year again and I have done a good bit of reflecting, especially over the past year when I found the Forum, did the Low Carb Eating course offered here, and where I was 4 years ago when I started my weight loss journey to where I am today....I can only say...

Hi All I am a 20yo male who was recently diagnosed with Type 1. I have always been a happy, positive and easy going person. Probably the perfect person to get T1DM, because I can handle it emotionally. I was initially upset when I found out, but after an hour the tears stopped and I was on my...

In the 3 months I've been dating a type one diabetic he's been admitted to hospital twice, first time was due to low sugars and the second was due to high ketones. I think my main concern is that there's going to be a point, yet again, where I'm responsible for his life? Since his last hospital...

Hi, I am going in to my final year of University studying Social Psycholgy at University of Ulster. I am starting to think of dissertation ideas & as I am Type 1 diabetic diagnosed 2 years I would like to do my dissertation on something I am genuinely interested about. I have been thinking of...

As the title says managing type 1 diabetes with poor mental health is what I want to talk about here. I struggle with managing my diabetes because of my diet and that is related to my mental health, my moods and how im feeling at that point. Now I know this sounds silly.... It is type 1...

I'm a sixty three year old guy. I love to road bike, jog. It keeps my BG levels at a great level. I also love to hike, and enjoy the forest it's fragrances and natural history. For several years I have dreamed of completing my long distance trek in Vermont (U.S.A.). I feel safe with this...