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<blockquote data-quote="Mep" data-source="post: 960254" data-attributes="member: 211362"><p>I don't know about diabetes burnout as such... I think it is more bad health burnout for me. I get sick of juggling everything and nothing is happy with other things. I've seen 2 clinical psychs in the past and realistically they really don't know what to say to people who are chronically ill. Also since beginning of 2012 I can't even talk properly so I had to cancel seeing my clinical psych then because I literally can't handle sitting there for 50 minute session talking and paying $200+ for it. I know I still need counselling for what I'm dealing with. I recognise I'm dealing with depression right now. But there is no help for people like myself who have limitations. I requested to do counselling via online chat... nope they want you in person to talk don't they or on the phone or Skype to talk. It's not until you have trouble talking that you realise how much we rely on it for communication, also makes you realise how much help you can't get too. Diabetes out of everything I have is the condition that is considered controlled for me. My endo sees me every 6 months just to keep tabs on my overall health. While I recognise that one condition can burn you out... it's when you start getting multiple diagnoses (which I'm sure some of you would have) that you really start feeling a lot more pressure. It has impacted my entire life... I can no longer work full time hours (they're pushing to reduce my hours too), I can't socialise, I crash every few days literally where I struggle to do anything, I can't just have a conversation without my voice going and/or throats spasms that can last days. My communication is now mostly online or by texting. I tried using a phone app to talk for me but people have no patience with me. When I'm out in public I get stared at, laughed at, and inappropriate comments because of my chronic burping. Oh it's fun being sick isn't it. lol. I have to see the funny side or I'll cry. My endo let me know I have free access to a social work at the hospital if needed... but seriously what can they do other than force me to talk? I manage ok... just having to adapt to my life with chronic illnesses. I have my faith in God which is my constant for me.... that helps more than anything especially considering the closed doors I've had seeking help. My family says go for a long walk in the hope it will make me feel better... yeh well I need access to toilets (bladder & bowel issues) and long walks actually cause me a lot more pain... movement in general triggers a lot of symptoms on me or makes them worse. But of course that isn't helpful for my diabetes management. As for my diabetes management, I'm on my own. I don't live with family. If I hypo and don't wake up then I guess someone will find me eventually... but I try and not think of that. I know my doc said my liver will save me mostly but the liver can eventually fail at that. oops sorry, venting here. But hopefully someone here relates to what I'm on about. Even though there is burnout... you have to keep going and you don't always have access to help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mep, post: 960254, member: 211362"] I don't know about diabetes burnout as such... I think it is more bad health burnout for me. I get sick of juggling everything and nothing is happy with other things. I've seen 2 clinical psychs in the past and realistically they really don't know what to say to people who are chronically ill. Also since beginning of 2012 I can't even talk properly so I had to cancel seeing my clinical psych then because I literally can't handle sitting there for 50 minute session talking and paying $200+ for it. I know I still need counselling for what I'm dealing with. I recognise I'm dealing with depression right now. But there is no help for people like myself who have limitations. I requested to do counselling via online chat... nope they want you in person to talk don't they or on the phone or Skype to talk. It's not until you have trouble talking that you realise how much we rely on it for communication, also makes you realise how much help you can't get too. Diabetes out of everything I have is the condition that is considered controlled for me. My endo sees me every 6 months just to keep tabs on my overall health. While I recognise that one condition can burn you out... it's when you start getting multiple diagnoses (which I'm sure some of you would have) that you really start feeling a lot more pressure. It has impacted my entire life... I can no longer work full time hours (they're pushing to reduce my hours too), I can't socialise, I crash every few days literally where I struggle to do anything, I can't just have a conversation without my voice going and/or throats spasms that can last days. My communication is now mostly online or by texting. I tried using a phone app to talk for me but people have no patience with me. When I'm out in public I get stared at, laughed at, and inappropriate comments because of my chronic burping. Oh it's fun being sick isn't it. lol. I have to see the funny side or I'll cry. My endo let me know I have free access to a social work at the hospital if needed... but seriously what can they do other than force me to talk? I manage ok... just having to adapt to my life with chronic illnesses. I have my faith in God which is my constant for me.... that helps more than anything especially considering the closed doors I've had seeking help. My family says go for a long walk in the hope it will make me feel better... yeh well I need access to toilets (bladder & bowel issues) and long walks actually cause me a lot more pain... movement in general triggers a lot of symptoms on me or makes them worse. But of course that isn't helpful for my diabetes management. As for my diabetes management, I'm on my own. I don't live with family. If I hypo and don't wake up then I guess someone will find me eventually... but I try and not think of that. I know my doc said my liver will save me mostly but the liver can eventually fail at that. oops sorry, venting here. But hopefully someone here relates to what I'm on about. Even though there is burnout... you have to keep going and you don't always have access to help. [/QUOTE]
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