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Diabetes T1, nerves affecting life

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Hi all, ive been diabetic since 18, im now 32, i manage relativly well. but i really struggle with nerves, when related to being diabetic, to the level it affects what i do.

I have things i do, work, etc, but i struggle with anything out of the ordinary.

I was supposed to visit my gf in latvia today, but i just couldnt do it, i literally just made myself feel so ill, stomach aches, running to toilet, which in turn lowers my sugars, and makes it worse. i know its my nerves, its happened before, i just cannot somehow deal with the situation of maybe being out of my comfort zone, on a plane for 3 hrs with people i dont know, i guess i hide the fact im diabetic, reallly.
i got so worked up about the flight, the change in times, being around people who dont understand, or even being so far away from home for the first time, in the end i told my gf i cant come and miss my flight. shes really upset, may leave me ,. i cant imagine she will understand.

has anyone been through anything similar? i feel like im the only person in the world who has these issues!
advice? thanks, Steve.
 
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She my surprise you, of course you are both disappointed and upset over it. you wanted to go or your wouldn't have booked the ticket
but trust me, you are no orphan with this and I bet you feel a bit better just by posting.. it's hard to fix by yourself. there are counselling and other stuff that will help
it seems from what you've said, the anxiety is also wrapped up with the diabetes.
are you able to tell your dr how you feel? if you are with a hospital diabetic clinic they have a more holistic approach.

other than posting here..if you feel like a chat with someone there is the anonymous .org DUK careline
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/careline
 
It sounds like your suffering from anxiety and need to ask for help in dealing with it from your HCP's, anyone can get anxiety whether they have diabetes or not.

Don't suffer in silence, there are ways in which people can help such as Counselling or taking Meds, only by letting your care team know can they begin to help you.
 
I know several people, now in their 50s, who have travelled all over the place throughout their lives, suddenly can't get on a plane or even travel on the Eurostar. Anxiety is an awful thing, but the good thing is that you have realised that there's a problem and want to do something about it.
Try not to be so negative and talk it over with a professional, probably your GP to start with. It may or may not have anything to do with diabetes, none of the people I know who have had similar experiences are diabetic. All the best.
I was going to suggest the bus, but it takes 2 days, what an adventure though.
 
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