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Feeling Off My Game

bigsi1984

bigsi1984

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Other
Hello,

I’ve been diagnosed 3 months in a couple of weeks and if you’ve seen my other posts you’ll know I hit the ground running. I’ve lost wait and thanks to you guys here and my trusty MySugr app I’m set to see some good results at my blood test on the 25th July.

The issue is, this past weekend a few things happened that really knocked my motivation. My dogs got in a fight and I got nipped splitting it up. My thumb is swollen and so I decided it would be better to miss the gym rather than put it under any strain. I had a fight with my wife about something and nothing and spent most of the weekend in a huff.

It’s the first time I’ve let anything to do with my emotions impact my progress. I felt like eating all the toast and potatoes I could get my hands on, as if it was the best way to feel better. This morning hasn’t been much better even though I’ve eaten on message. I just feel like I can’t be bothered and I’m not sure why. It’s really brought home to me the fact that this type of action and reaction has been going on for years. Sometimes I was aware I was comfort eating but now I can see that sometimes I wasn’t.

This is accompanied by my levels being a few clicks above what I had been getting toward the tail end of last week. I feel like my stress has made it worse.

Not sure what I’m looking for really but it’s good to have a place to vent.

Thanks.
 
(((Hugs))) to you. Stress can definitely raise your blood sugars, so once you’ve calmed down I’m sure your readings will get back to where they were. Oh and btw keep an eye on your thumb, make sure it doesn’t get infected as infection can raise your levels too.
 
Aye, it's good to vent. I can completely understand. When we feel low we try to pick ourselves up with stuff like food and when we celebrate it is often accompanied by foods we love. Sometimes we just have to grin and bear it but By! it can be hard. I know this is going to be an unpopular thing to say but even bacon fails to lift my mood...... There! I said it!
 
Rachox said:
(((Hugs))) to you. Stress can definitely raise your blood sugars, so once you’ve calmed down I’m sure your readings will get back to where they were. Oh and btw keep an eye on your thumb, make sure it doesn’t get infected as infection can raise your levels too.
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Thanks. It’s nice to know there are people who are happy just to listen. Thumb is still tender today. If it hasn’t improved by the morning I’ll head to the walk in centre.
 
Guzzler said:
Aye, it's good to vent. I can completely understand. When we feel low we try to pick ourselves up with stuff like food and when we celebrate it is often accompanied by foods we love. Sometimes we just have to grin and bear it but By! it can be hard. I know this is going to be an unpopular thing to say but even bacon fails to lift my mood...... There! I said it!
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Your right it’s tough. Glad I’ve got this place. Thanks for the support. Bacon you say? I’m feeling better already.
 
Hi @bigsi1984
Just to say, stay strong. If you eat the toast you'll feel worse after, high sugars, self disappointment. You've got this.
 
Thanks everyone. After work today I’m going to grab a coffee and sit in my car at the park with a book. De-stress! (FYI it’s raining here or I’d sit in the park. I’m not some kind car reading weirdo )
 
Hi, sending a hug your way and just wanting to say that all previous post are on the money.

When we embark on something new it generally takes the average person 3 months to adjust to the new ways, rules or habits before they become our new normal ways, this rule also only usually applies to things we want to do, accomplish or change. Therefore you have hit that classic wall where your mind is trying to decide if this new way is to become your new normal or not. Your mind is fighting this to a degree as this isn't something that was introduced to you slowly or as an alternative, ok it could be seen as those, but as you say, you hit the ground running with trying to turn things around for the better, so on some level you consciously made the decision to change so you are now just fighting a lifetime of previous fight or flight instincts.

The fight with your wife and the situation with your dog are your minds way of trying to convince you to take flight, go back to what was comfortable, didn't require thought, ect but you already know, if you choose that path there will be much bigger problems so, go read your book, (in the car or not), enjoy a lovely coffee, get some flowers for your wife and have a lovely snuggle with your pooch, hopefully then things will come back into focus and tomorrow can be your new start.

With regards to your injury, this past week I have been plagued with slightly higher numbers than I normally see, due to an infection that I wasn't aware of, its now passing and my numbers are lowering, hopefully you will experience the same outcome.

Good luck, keep trying, you can do this and we are all here to help.
 
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