Finding it tough (Part 2)

I’ve no idea what to say that could help, probably very little. It’s so hard when it all feels pointless. All I can do is say to keep doing the things that used to or “should” help. Kind of fake it til you make it and hope that something sticks and then build from that. Easier said than done I know, motivation is hard. Is there anything that does spark any level of joy, wonder or happiness? Can you do more of it if so?

Is it worth revisiting the gp for access to counselling or medications? If you keep returning eventually they have to take you seriously. Is mindfulness an option or helpful? You may not be able to change your circumstances right now but maybe find other ways to look at it all.

 

Hi Patrick,
You have done well with the BG levels and losing weight.
Are you on a very low carb allowance? Its possible you may need to increase it slightly, while still keeping an eye on the BG levels.
whatever you do, I wish you well, have a good sunday.

 

@SlimLizzy's suggestion of raising your carb levels may help, @Patrick66. I wish there was something I could suggest for the emotional turmoil you find yourself in, but your mention of feeling very run down rang a bell with me (this is physically run down) - I went very low carb but since that point until recently I have felt worse than I did before diagnosis. With some great help from others who are on a higher level of carbs, I upped mine and have felt much better. Of course I am still vigilant and the extra carbs come from veggies such as carrots and things like LC muffins and bread, with a piece of high-protein 'proper' bread now and again. Keto/VLC does not work for everyone. I realise that upping the carbs may cause anxiousness (it did for me at first), but it maybe worth trying. X

 

hope you feel better soon, If its a cold you might find ginger tea helpful, lovely and warming, soothing for the throat. Think its carb free as well.

 

Is there any food you miss in particular? Perhaps we can helps find low carb suitable alternatives.

Or maybe it’s just knowing it’s restrictive, losing that freedom to have lead” stuff if you want it. Is there anything that was on the old banned list that you can have now? I still get a thrill from bacon, loads of cheese and cream, that naughty treat feeling. Or I make a quick keto mug cake or my fake cheesecake topping when I need to get that unrestricted hit. Occasionally I’ll actu bake or try a new recipe to keep the all important feeling of variety.

 

Yeah me too but you get used to it in time for the most part. Honestly.