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Tsitsi2010

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Its not even three months since I joined the forum, believe me my life has changed for the better. You guys are amazing, there is lot of inspiration and information here, I know a whole lot about my condition now, and I am quite aware I can live beyond diabetes, there was a time when I felt like my life is all about diabetes, this feeling made me moody, scared and hopeless. It was sometimes bad that I even diagonised myself with non-existent complications, just because I was anxious and felt all alone. Now I knw I can beat all of this and live my life as best and healthy as I can, diabetes shouldn't dictate my life, it's not who I am though I live with the condition. I was here before this beast(six years since diagnosis)

Thank you for all the love and advice, I am full of energy as I embark on this journey to beat diabetes.

The other time my husband told me lately I laugh a lot, yet he had been worried about me being moody and snappy most of the time, saying my attitude has changed over the years. Diabetes was all I could think of, even in my sleep. I am gradually coming back to me. I did not realise how badly this had affected me, the enxiety and loneliness was getting the better of me. Thank you to everyone for giving us hope. I feel so much better emotionally, mentally and physically.... Here is to many years of healthier and happier life......though we still awaiting the CURE!
 
Hey @Tsitsi2010 I can empathise so much with your post, I too felt my life was consumed completely with type 1 when I was diagnosed, I seemed to be constantly striving to regain some normality with my life which was consumed with managing my condition.

I have learn't that there is no right or wrong way to do things, to accept more rather than striving for perfection which was completely unachievable and too high a bar to reach. I live daily now, with a regard for the future, but to focus on the daily challenges, to listen to others more and do more to help others. Who knows what the future will being but I hope there is a cure in my lifetime ;)
 
Great post @Tsitsi2010 and I'm sure many of us can relate to your experience, thanks for sharing and health & happiness to you & yours :)
 
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