Hi. I'm a Type 2 diabetic on insulin. I also have severe depression. I want to go to the gp about my depression but am worried about getting told off. I use a freestyle sensor - the previous sensor ended a week ago and I've only just replaced it. I find it so difficult to manage diabetes and depression. Just don't know what to do
My GP was absolutely brilliant when I had my breakdown during covid.
And arranged my counselling phone call to the charity that helped me with my depression and my anxiety.
And I would also recommend the phone call to those helpline that any doctor should give you, if you want or need so to talk to. And of course there is Samaritans, or your hospitals etc.
Your post has a hint of anxious thoughts of how you are perceived, what they think of you.
It is their responsibility to do something positive.
Do help yourself, even if it is talking to someone you trust not to talk about it to anybody else. This is why, counselling is so good. And these places have counsellors that will be selected to your personal issues.
Be well, you do really want this help, so it is only a phone call. You don't have to give your name to get the details.
I have had three groups of sessions. Mind U.K. were unbelievable. And I'm so much better for their counselling.
I really do recommend them.
Best wishes.