Since my diagnosis I find I’m worried about every new or unfamiliar thing in my body. I think it’s because I know diabetes can affect every part of the body. I just can’t relax and feel the enormity if this is sinking in. I’m driving myself mad and feel I’m so preoccupied thinking of this I can’t enjoy myself or relax. Anyone else like this?
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Becoming A Hypochondriac
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Resurgam
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For me it has been the exact opposite.
I now have an explanation for the problems I have had which all have been put down to my weight or not doing as I was told - so it feels the exact reverse of hypochondria. I do not concern myself with my diabetes at all, in the sense of regarding it as a problem.
I feel so well that I had to stop myself humming a tune I am just learning to play and dancing along with my trolley when out shopping this afternoon
I now have an explanation for the problems I have had which all have been put down to my weight or not doing as I was told - so it feels the exact reverse of hypochondria. I do not concern myself with my diabetes at all, in the sense of regarding it as a problem.
I feel so well that I had to stop myself humming a tune I am just learning to play and dancing along with my trolley when out shopping this afternoon
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I have had four diagnoses of life changing conditions and I have to admit that with each one I went through a period of this. I think that it can be a normal reaction for a lot of people and just takes time to adjust and to get back to a semblance of normality. Type 2 Diabetes and the good management it requires means that there can be a lot of changes to one's daily lifestyle that one has to get used to in order to realise that we are actually lessening the risks of complications. Give yourself time.
One final thing, never ignore a new symptom thinking it must be just another 'Diabetes thing', if it lasts more than a couple of weeks then see your GP. Not all things are Diabetes related.
One final thing, never ignore a new symptom thinking it must be just another 'Diabetes thing', if it lasts more than a couple of weeks then see your GP. Not all things are Diabetes related.
Terrytiddy
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Hi @Flora123 everybody reacts differently to the news you are diabetic. Knowing can help you understand some of the feelings you have been getting. You are in the right place for all the help, advice and support with this forum
On a positive side, now you know you have diabetes you can change your lifestyle and hopefully put it in remission
On a positive side, now you know you have diabetes you can change your lifestyle and hopefully put it in remissionThanks everyone. I didn’t have any symptoms and still don’t. I’m not overweight and it was a total shock but with the knowledge I have now, I think I’m imagining things. Need to chill I guess. It’s all consuming... 
