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kettleo

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I'm 22 and have had type 1 for 17 years but I don't think I've ever properly accepted it. I took control of injecting and testing from early on but I think it was mainly because it meant I didn't have to talk about it so much. I would get very defensive when it was mentioned.

I know that I have been denying it all this time - most of the time having diabetes doesn't enter my consciousness. My consultant has referred me to a clinical psychologist but I am currently at university 4 hours away which makes attending very difficult. This is something I want to change and I don't want to put off getting help.

Does anyone know of any other support available or any steps I could take myself that might help?

Thanks
 
Hi, a good step to helping yourself is being here, loads of advice and info available.

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Kettleo, could your consultant not refer you to a clinical psychologist nearer to your place of study, patients do have the option now to be treated in or outside of the area that they reside.
 
Does your university have onsite help for students having difficulties? I think most of them do and you will proabably find you are not the first person to go to the uni with similar problems. Worth a go.
 
As someone above mentioned - it is worth asking at your uni.
My uni had a counselling service that was available (although I did not approach them because of my diabetes). The wait was a bit long, but definitely worth enquiring about and seeing what help they can give you.

After about 15 years of having diabetes I think I have finally accepted it. I have gone through frustration, anger and many other emotions over the years as I am sure many diabetics will.

I hope this forum really helps you to express how you feel and hopefully it will help you in coming to terms with your diagnosis. I am sure most people on here can relate to what you are feeling so it might be good just to chat to different people and see if that helps as well as going down the counselling route.

Patch13
 
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