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<blockquote data-quote="Lesleywo" data-source="post: 1482296" data-attributes="member: 112692"><p>Hi [USER=125531]@Mark-optimistic[/USER] </p><p></p><p>I am sorry you are having a rough time of it. I am early LADA so my journey with diabetes has only just begun and I can't imagine how difficult it would be to be diagnosed as a young person. From what I've read on this forum, most diabetics suffer from depression at some point, whether it's early on in their diagnosis or with diabetes burnout later on.</p><p></p><p>I have suffered from anxiety and depression on and off for many years and have learned that, first and foremost, you need to look after yourself physically and mentally. This means looking after your diet, exercising and meditation/relaxation. I think if you can get your diabetes under control then you will feel better mentally (as well as physically). Isolation is a big part of depression so if you can force yourself to get out and socialise with other diabetics as suggested, that would be a double bonus! My daughter is currently experiencing her first bout of depression and anxiety and, whilst she finds it difficult to talk to others about it, I remind her than more often than not, they too have suffered from depression at some point in their lives or perhaps know someone else who does. It is a lonely condition and generally misunderstood by those who have not experienced it.</p><p></p><p>Have you had any counselling? Maybe you could ask your GP to refer you to a psychologist. It's always good to talk things through with someone who is non judgemental. Takes a weight off your shoulders and knowing there's someone offering you help and guidance is very reassuring. Good luck and keep in touch xx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lesleywo, post: 1482296, member: 112692"] Hi [USER=125531]@Mark-optimistic[/USER] I am sorry you are having a rough time of it. I am early LADA so my journey with diabetes has only just begun and I can't imagine how difficult it would be to be diagnosed as a young person. From what I've read on this forum, most diabetics suffer from depression at some point, whether it's early on in their diagnosis or with diabetes burnout later on. I have suffered from anxiety and depression on and off for many years and have learned that, first and foremost, you need to look after yourself physically and mentally. This means looking after your diet, exercising and meditation/relaxation. I think if you can get your diabetes under control then you will feel better mentally (as well as physically). Isolation is a big part of depression so if you can force yourself to get out and socialise with other diabetics as suggested, that would be a double bonus! My daughter is currently experiencing her first bout of depression and anxiety and, whilst she finds it difficult to talk to others about it, I remind her than more often than not, they too have suffered from depression at some point in their lives or perhaps know someone else who does. It is a lonely condition and generally misunderstood by those who have not experienced it. Have you had any counselling? Maybe you could ask your GP to refer you to a psychologist. It's always good to talk things through with someone who is non judgemental. Takes a weight off your shoulders and knowing there's someone offering you help and guidance is very reassuring. Good luck and keep in touch xx [/QUOTE]
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