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Giving up!

Billy Scothern

Billy Scothern

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Only been diagnosed with type 1 for a week, I am injecting insulin 4 times a day and some of my injections are hurting, not a lot but it's starting to effect me a little, I sat for half an hour the other night with my partner with my night time injection and I said I can't do this anymore and sat trying to do it! Silly I know! Anyone ever feel like this?
 
Hi Billy
It is such a blow to given this diagnosis that lasts forever and at the beginning it is overwhelming and the "why me" thoughts.
I am going to tag some of the great people I have met on here to stop by and offer some support right now because I think that you need to hear that you will get it sorted but it does take a bit of time -- there will be some happy times as well as some not so happy but you can do it Billy .

@noblehead , @Heathenlass ,@LucySW ,@CarbsRok , @Mike D , @Mrsass
 
Thank you, it's hard as I don't have anyone to talk about it with, my partner is great and listens but I just feel sorry for her listing to me going on and on ha
 
Don't despair, we've all been there at some time, and yes you will get through this awful nightmare. This time next year you'll wonder what was all the worry over and then be able to take things as they come.
There is all so much to take in at this first stage, but you will get there, Take each day as it comes and learn a little more on how to control and you'll soon master your new diabetic condition. You aren't alone there are millions of us out there with diabetes.
Look on the good things and not the bad, your diabetes has been found out now and not at some time in the future where if left uncontrolled it would cause further complications.
Best of luck for the future - Please ask any questions that you might have here on this site if you need advice, we would all love to help and support you.
 
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it is such early days Billy -- you need to cut yourself some slack - nobody would come out of a diagnosis like this and jump for joy that it is the greatest thing that has ever happened to them.

have you had any appointments with hospital Yet ? Either a DSN or the Endocrinologist ? they will be helpful and right now if you know what hospital you are under the care of you could ring the DSN and ask for a chat
 
Hiya Billy, nice to meet a new member of our exclusive club :) Sorry that you had a reason to join though all the same.
All your reactions are quite normal, the why me and I can't do it, then the pity party :( Yep we have all been there and worn the T.Shirt.
Someone once said it's a grieving process once diagnosed, so take your time and let your emotions go the way you need. Please also talk to your hospital team as they can help you out by listening and encouraging and if you ask them perhaps arrange a meeting with someone else with diabetes so you don't feel so isolated.
Take a deep breath and take one day at a time. If you have a bad day then think of tomorrow as it will be better.
You can still do most things in life and live to a ripe old age into the bargain just as long as you look after yourself. You will hear all the horror stories of complications, people just love to tell you all about them but very few will tell you of the many more who have no complications and live to a ripe old age whilst having diabetes for 80 years.
Keep your chin up and welcome to the fold.
Ps I've had type 1 for 50 years and still alive the last time I checked :)
 
I have had 2 letters me for the 29th of this month and one for June to see a doctor, but my first one doesn't really say what for.








Have removed the letter as there is too much personal information on it.
Repost it after you have removed your address, hospital number and NHS number or just quote what it says minus the personal details.. Moderator.
 
Hi Billy the apt is to explain about how food effects your diabetes please remove it urgently as shows all your private and personal details :)
 
NO ... thank YOU for joining us ..... you are amongst some fine fine people :)
 
Yup, been there done that in the first few weeks. Honestly I don't know what it was that changed.

I think part of it may have been my DSN showing me a couple of tricks to help the injections not be as painful, now that I am used to it I don't use them and just accept the brief stick and crack on with living :)
 
Welcome to the forum @Billy Scothern, just one other thing to add to the excellent advice you've received so far, just make sure you use a new needle with every injection and make sure not to push too hard on the plunger as this can make injections painful when the insulin goes in too fast.

It's early days yet but things will get easier in time, good luck and best wishes.
 
Hi Billy, Haven't seen anyone else ask above - if your injections are hurting did the medics instruct you about rotating your injection sites?
 
Just want to say hi and that I totally get how your feeling. I'm 3 months diagnosed and seem to have hit the why me pity party in the last couple of days. Your certainly not alone and tbh it sucks that this happens. We will get through it though. The folks on here are all fantastic and give me something to aim for, if they can do it, and some of them for so long, and remain so helpful and upbeat then so can I. One day at a time :-)
 
Definitely been there got the tshirt too. Please don't despair and don't be hard on yourself. 17 years in and I still get spells when it's all a bit much. As others have said, take one day at a time and if you have trouble with things, as you inevitably will, e.g. needles, carb counting, high sugars, hypos etc. rest assured that we'll all be here to listen and help if at all possible. I realise it doesn't take the problem away but it makes me feel better knowing that there are members online who understand what I'm going through. All the best.
 
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Hi Billy, I'm 4 months diagnosed now, 42 years old. I couldn't believe it when I got diagnosed, my mum is still in denial. I cried now and then in my first few weeks, hysterically most of the time when no one was around.

My mind set now?, although the the finger pricks hurt and sometimes my Lantus injection, I'm trying to decide that it's a good thing I count what I'm eating, as it will be healthier for me in the long run.

I've been feeling optimistic lately as there is something called Freestyle libre that came out last October, and a few people have it on the forum, it means a lot less finger pricking, you should look it up on this site. I've not invested in one yet as its a little pricy, but with these innovations coming out all the time, it's just a matter of time when this condition of our gets easier to handle and understand. Hey, you never know, it might be available on the NHS by the end of the year!!(see told you I was feeling optimistic)
 
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