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<blockquote data-quote="KBev" data-source="post: 1874847" data-attributes="member: 309295"><p>Firstly, big hugs! </p><p>I am 26 years a T1, and still frequently suffer burnout. As [USER=53168]@ronialive[/USER] does, I also self fund a libre CGM which I find helps with the daily monotony, and it can be fun to compete with yourself and watch improvements happening. But that doesn't solve it for me. I just have to forgive myself from time to time. I have to accept that some days I just don't want to play anymore. I sometimes spend the day under the covers, not eating or doing any bolus insulin. I never miss my basal now, although as a teenager... jeez! </p><p></p><p>I don't think there are many diabetics who run perfect scores every day, forever, without suffering from some burnout. So don't try to be perfect all the time, just do your best. Try new recipes, see what they do to your bloods. Try a new sport. See if you can start up an informal local group of people to meet with you to vent. I sometimes do this in the pub over a pint! *Not the doctors orders!*</p><p></p><p>I would also recommend getting a referral into psychology at some point - like [USER=36344]@Chowie[/USER] mentions. I have had a couple of rounds of CBT which helped with health anxiety and helped me not feel so bloody guilty all the time. It's not easy, what we have to do every single day, so please don't beat yourself up. Well done for asking for help! And recognise the good days. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KBev, post: 1874847, member: 309295"] Firstly, big hugs! I am 26 years a T1, and still frequently suffer burnout. As [USER=53168]@ronialive[/USER] does, I also self fund a libre CGM which I find helps with the daily monotony, and it can be fun to compete with yourself and watch improvements happening. But that doesn't solve it for me. I just have to forgive myself from time to time. I have to accept that some days I just don't want to play anymore. I sometimes spend the day under the covers, not eating or doing any bolus insulin. I never miss my basal now, although as a teenager... jeez! I don't think there are many diabetics who run perfect scores every day, forever, without suffering from some burnout. So don't try to be perfect all the time, just do your best. Try new recipes, see what they do to your bloods. Try a new sport. See if you can start up an informal local group of people to meet with you to vent. I sometimes do this in the pub over a pint! *Not the doctors orders!* I would also recommend getting a referral into psychology at some point - like [USER=36344]@Chowie[/USER] mentions. I have had a couple of rounds of CBT which helped with health anxiety and helped me not feel so bloody guilty all the time. It's not easy, what we have to do every single day, so please don't beat yourself up. Well done for asking for help! And recognise the good days. :) [/QUOTE]
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