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<blockquote data-quote="catherinecherub" data-source="post: 890189"><p>Hi [USER=66209]@registerlady[/USER] and welcome to the forum.</p><p>You have certainly had a lot to cope with, more than most and I am left wondering if you are having treatment for your PTSD? Depression is part of the problem with PTSD and you have the grieving process to contend with as well and then not acknowledging your diabetes management is to be expected with all that is going on inside your head. A good counsellor who specialises in PTSD is what you need where you can bare your soul and say exactly how you are feeling and not be judged. If you have not been offered this, please reach out to your G.P. and he can arrange something for you.</p><p></p><p>You say that you cannot motivate yourself with your workload. This is part of the depression, something that you cannot change until the depression lifts. Sorting out the depression with professional input is a must. As the depression lifts, so will your motivation increase.</p><p></p><p>Are you getting any "me" time? Do you have time to relax? You don't have to spend money on beauty treatments, a walk in the park,(possibly with a friend if you are anxious in public places), a long soak in the bath, playing a CD that inspires you, anything that takes you out of yourself. There are breathing exercises to help you relax Part of PTSD is being continually on alert and you need to break the cycle. Always being tense will affect your muscles and your blood sugars.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm" target="_blank">http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm</a></p><p></p><p>You know what you need to do with your diabetes and you can do it. It will take time but once you get back some control it will be one less hurdle to deal with. You cannot get instant control, it takes time and effort. Are you ready for this because if you are you will find loads of support here. Read through the information that [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] has posted, ask questions, take one day at a time and keep posting. If you come up against a problem tell us, there is usually someone here who will help with a solution.</p><p></p><p>(((((hugs))))) and I hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Take care,</p><p></p><p>CC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catherinecherub, post: 890189"] Hi [USER=66209]@registerlady[/USER] and welcome to the forum. You have certainly had a lot to cope with, more than most and I am left wondering if you are having treatment for your PTSD? Depression is part of the problem with PTSD and you have the grieving process to contend with as well and then not acknowledging your diabetes management is to be expected with all that is going on inside your head. A good counsellor who specialises in PTSD is what you need where you can bare your soul and say exactly how you are feeling and not be judged. If you have not been offered this, please reach out to your G.P. and he can arrange something for you. You say that you cannot motivate yourself with your workload. This is part of the depression, something that you cannot change until the depression lifts. Sorting out the depression with professional input is a must. As the depression lifts, so will your motivation increase. Are you getting any "me" time? Do you have time to relax? You don't have to spend money on beauty treatments, a walk in the park,(possibly with a friend if you are anxious in public places), a long soak in the bath, playing a CD that inspires you, anything that takes you out of yourself. There are breathing exercises to help you relax Part of PTSD is being continually on alert and you need to break the cycle. Always being tense will affect your muscles and your blood sugars. [URL]http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm[/URL] You know what you need to do with your diabetes and you can do it. It will take time but once you get back some control it will be one less hurdle to deal with. You cannot get instant control, it takes time and effort. Are you ready for this because if you are you will find loads of support here. Read through the information that [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] has posted, ask questions, take one day at a time and keep posting. If you come up against a problem tell us, there is usually someone here who will help with a solution. (((((hugs))))) and I hope this helps. Take care, CC. [/QUOTE]
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