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Alison louise

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Hello all, back again after a few months away, I am back because I need some help! Since my diagnosis in March I followed everything to the letter in fact a little OCD with it, for the past month however I have gone totally the other way, I have stopped taking my metformin and eating appallingly. I now feel horrid, have a terrible tummy ache and my bowels are not good either. Is this normal to have a blip, I feel horrid. Xx
 
When first diagnosed probably fear became a strong motivator together with a subconscious effort to cure yourself of your diabetes.

With time your fear eased, everything became routine and despite your best efforts you did not cure yourself.

Your response was to kind of give up and go back to your old habits.

In effect you were in denial and almost daring diabetes to do it's worse.

Thankfully you now realize you can not go on like this.

Pavlos
 
Thank u Jack412 have read thru and some helpful info and Pavlosn, I think u totally hit the nail on the head! I have been daring my body and pushing it but am now beginning to suffer the consequences and realising the long term damage that can be caused. X
 
Glad you are back alison- there's so much motivation and support here from the lovely folk in our "crew". Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.
 
Alison louise said:
Limbo 1962 thank you. Have woken up feeling a little down and anxious today. Not a good feeling. X
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No, it certainly isn't! It's a big thing we have to take on board and deal with daily. Just try and be positive that you can do it.....We are all here in the same boat and will help
 
Alison louise said:
Limbo 1962 thank you. Have woken up feeling a little down and anxious today. Not a good feeling. X
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Just take it one day at a time, baby steps and small manageable targets.

As you say you were able to control this before so there is no reason you should not do so again.

I have found this forum a wonderful source of information and support and a great way to maintain my focus on the task of managing my diabetes.
So use it as well so that we can all help each other to cope with this.

Things may look dark and scary now but they often do just before dawn.

Keep your belief in you!

Pavlos
 
Alison louise said:
Thank you, shakey legs, nervous tummy today. Very tearful. X
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Alison, most diabetics wish for the good old days before diagnosis and do have a lapse in treating it. Put it down as a one-off and move on with the optimism that you will be back to yourself very soon. I nearly gave up with frustration and impatience but went back to basics and got back on track. Take care
 
Thank u for your support, I suffered with severe anxiety at the very start have had cbt, and talking therapy too. Which have now all stopped. The last week has been hectic and my diet shocking, haven't eaten properly for a long time and have been skipping meals etc, I feel horrible today, very low etc, have just had breakfast and will try and manage my diet properly today. I feel an anxiety attack is close. I really appreciate all of this support, thank u so much. X
 
Alison louise said:
Thank you, shakey legs, nervous tummy today. Very tearful. X
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Despite what you think it IS a new day. There ARE people here to support you in any way we can and I'm one of many.

Take a deep breath, relax and know there's heaps of help on here. Rule #1 is ONE STEP at a time. Rule #2 is sharing as you're now doing.

it does work and whilst I don't speak for anyone else, I KNOW exactly where you're coming from. My best Mike :)
 
I cannot speak for you Alison (we are all different) but if you are suffering from anxiety (and it's evident in your posts), I'd go visit the GP and / or at the very least, consider backing out from those engagements

You don't need it ... I know I sure wouldn't. You WILL cope, trust me, but this does not seem to me at least to be the right time. Just my personal opinion mind you.

This sounds like the time for you to rest, revisit and recover. This is about you .... remember that please :)

Best Mike :)
 
Well done for realising what has been happening, and for making steps to recover lost ground!

And as for the blip - we ALL do that!

The thing is that now you are in the perfect position to take one step at a time to get back in control. :)

What are you doing today that is better than yesterday? :)
If you do something new every day, and keep doing each thing, then by the end of a week you have changed 7 things - and that makes a MASSIVE difference!
 
I think everyone has their own down spells with Diabetes. Mines was on maximum does of Metformin and Gliclazide and whatever I did I felt like a failure with high BG readings and high HbA1c results. I was about to give up hope when I took a turn for the worse and was transferred onto insulin. Nearly a year later I feel physically better and mentally better too. Don't lose the faith Alison. Take it from me Mike D is giving sound advice and maybe some "me" time is what you need.
 
Thank u everyone all of this advice is amazing and I am truly grateful to u all. I think mt anxiety is raised as I was meant to be having a small party for my bday which has now grown into something bigger. I am now considering cancelling, and as for the Xmas do's I think I maybe cancelling one of them to. I need to realise I have had a tough year which coincidentally started this time last year! X
 
Alison louise said:
Hello all, back again after a few months away, I am back because I need some help! Since my diagnosis in March I followed everything to the letter in fact a little OCD with it, for the past month however I have gone totally the other way, I have stopped taking my metformin and eating appallingly. I now feel horrid, have a terrible tummy ache and my bowels are not good either. Is this normal to have a blip, I feel horrid. Xx
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Hi @Alison louise. I think this is something many people go through. I was diagnosed T2 about 5 years ago, and initially, like you, I followed all the guidance to the letter, and actually did quite well. I was managing on oral medication then I hit a particularly stressful period. I just went haywire, I still took my medication but my diet was appalling; I would consume tubs of ice-cream, cream cakes, and any sort of junk food I could get my hands on. I was diagnosed with depression, and my physical health deteriorated rapidly. The last few months had been a complete turn around for me, and I am now managing my health much better and feel well. My point is, things CAN change. I was in denial for a long time and suffered the consequences of this. It is a very steep learning curve, and you have taken the first steps by accepting you have been in denial, and rejoined the forum. There are people on the forum with years of experience, good ideas, and, more importantly, the support you need. Don't be hard on yourself. You have come back and it sounds like you are ready to change. Good luck, I'm sure you will get back on track very soon. xx
 
Alison louise said:
Thank u everyone all of this advice is amazing and I am truly grateful to u all. I think mt anxiety is raised as I was meant to be having a small party for my bday which has now grown into something bigger. I am now considering cancelling, and as for the Xmas do's I think I maybe cancelling one of them to. I need to realise I have had a tough year which coincidentally started this time last year! X
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Good ... do it. I can tell you that's exactly what I read into your messages. Back out, let it go because this is what you need and not what you want.
 
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