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<blockquote data-quote="Shazzle80" data-source="post: 1487671" data-attributes="member: 59004"><p>Hi Mark <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>This is going to sound so cliched but bear with me!!! Recognising that this is happening is the greatest step, so many men have an issue in admitting depression that you should be super proud of yourself for having the courage to step forward and talk about it. </p><p></p><p>I dont have any mental ill health issues of my own but have a sister who has suffered on and off since the age of 8 so I know what it means to watch someone you love go through something like that. Any friends that you have wont like you any less because of the way you are feeling, they might struggle at first to understand it but they will eventually. You have to try and work yourself up to texting them and asking if they want to watch a movie/have a beer/gorge on pizza, feel confident enough to make that first move. </p><p></p><p>Next, speak to your health provider they will be able to advise you on whether you are receiving the right treatment and refer you to counseling (if it's a step you want to take). I know that many diabetes teams offer support services for people who are struggling emotionally so maybe worth making a call to your community diabetes team? I know that these are pretty big things to do and if your feeling low it might be a struggle, but maybe just take one at a time and see how you get on?</p><p></p><p>I hope you begin to feel better soon, its natural with a condition like diabetes to feel sad. It sucks ass, but with care and attention to your diet you will be fine long term.......good blood sugars alone are not the cause for long-term complications they need to be combined with poor blood pressure and cholesterol too. That's three things that need to be ****......so the odds are good! </p><p></p><p>Take care of yourself and keep using this forum. What a way to get support.</p><p></p><p>Sending you a million good wishes <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="Shazzle80, post: 1487671, member: 59004"] Hi Mark :) This is going to sound so cliched but bear with me!!! Recognising that this is happening is the greatest step, so many men have an issue in admitting depression that you should be super proud of yourself for having the courage to step forward and talk about it. I dont have any mental ill health issues of my own but have a sister who has suffered on and off since the age of 8 so I know what it means to watch someone you love go through something like that. Any friends that you have wont like you any less because of the way you are feeling, they might struggle at first to understand it but they will eventually. You have to try and work yourself up to texting them and asking if they want to watch a movie/have a beer/gorge on pizza, feel confident enough to make that first move. Next, speak to your health provider they will be able to advise you on whether you are receiving the right treatment and refer you to counseling (if it's a step you want to take). I know that many diabetes teams offer support services for people who are struggling emotionally so maybe worth making a call to your community diabetes team? I know that these are pretty big things to do and if your feeling low it might be a struggle, but maybe just take one at a time and see how you get on? I hope you begin to feel better soon, its natural with a condition like diabetes to feel sad. It sucks ass, but with care and attention to your diet you will be fine long term.......good blood sugars alone are not the cause for long-term complications they need to be combined with poor blood pressure and cholesterol too. That's three things that need to be ****......so the odds are good! Take care of yourself and keep using this forum. What a way to get support. Sending you a million good wishes :) [/QUOTE]
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