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<blockquote data-quote="VashtiB" data-source="post: 2486300" data-attributes="member: 511345"><p>Hello [USER=551362]@KatMac1[/USER] </p><p></p><p>I am sorry you are feeling so down about this- a virtual hug from me.</p><p></p><p>As [USER=372207]@Antje77[/USER] said I had a rough time after my diagnosis. Like you I wondered whether I could live a life of no carbs and whether it would be worth it. I may have said that I would prefer a diagnosis of a terminal illness- I threw myself a real pity party. In fact it was more than 2 weeks before I didn't cry every day. I couldn't even go into a supermarket to shop (yes I was that used and pathetic).</p><p></p><p>However, you have had a more rough time than me so I am not surprised that you are feeling very low.</p><p></p><p>Can I start by saying- while I understand the feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment you are feeling- the real fact is that you didn't cause this. Many people can eat a very high level of carbs without ever developing diabetes. I think of it as an intolerance- not quite an allergy but our bodies don't tolerate carbs. While I have this view I admit that I initially old very few people about my diagnosis due to my feelings of shame.</p><p></p><p>So I understand the place that you are in. However, due to the support, advice and the ability to vent here, I am in a much better place now! While I will freely admit I am still a carb addict it is no longer something that causes me distress at all. The approach I have taken is to go very low carb- I a an all or nothing type person and have fewer cravings if I have very low carb.</p><p>My diet has changed completely but now doesn't make me upset all the time. My life is fine- much better than fine which I certainly did not expect. I am in a very good place.</p><p></p><p>So I can tell you that it will get easier. However, as [USER=372207]@Antje77[/USER] said there is help available so please reach out for that help. Post on this site- some of the most amazing, wonderful, supportive people that I have ever 'met' I have met on this site. They listened to my venting for months and offered me a real listening ear (reading eye?) when I needed it. Know that your feelings are valid- it is a life changing diagnosis and you r feelings of grief and upset reflect that.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and please let us know if we can help!</p><p></p><p>And another virtual hug.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VashtiB, post: 2486300, member: 511345"] Hello [USER=551362]@KatMac1[/USER] I am sorry you are feeling so down about this- a virtual hug from me. As [USER=372207]@Antje77[/USER] said I had a rough time after my diagnosis. Like you I wondered whether I could live a life of no carbs and whether it would be worth it. I may have said that I would prefer a diagnosis of a terminal illness- I threw myself a real pity party. In fact it was more than 2 weeks before I didn't cry every day. I couldn't even go into a supermarket to shop (yes I was that used and pathetic). However, you have had a more rough time than me so I am not surprised that you are feeling very low. Can I start by saying- while I understand the feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment you are feeling- the real fact is that you didn't cause this. Many people can eat a very high level of carbs without ever developing diabetes. I think of it as an intolerance- not quite an allergy but our bodies don't tolerate carbs. While I have this view I admit that I initially old very few people about my diagnosis due to my feelings of shame. So I understand the place that you are in. However, due to the support, advice and the ability to vent here, I am in a much better place now! While I will freely admit I am still a carb addict it is no longer something that causes me distress at all. The approach I have taken is to go very low carb- I a an all or nothing type person and have fewer cravings if I have very low carb. My diet has changed completely but now doesn't make me upset all the time. My life is fine- much better than fine which I certainly did not expect. I am in a very good place. So I can tell you that it will get easier. However, as [USER=372207]@Antje77[/USER] said there is help available so please reach out for that help. Post on this site- some of the most amazing, wonderful, supportive people that I have ever 'met' I have met on this site. They listened to my venting for months and offered me a real listening ear (reading eye?) when I needed it. Know that your feelings are valid- it is a life changing diagnosis and you r feelings of grief and upset reflect that. Good luck and please let us know if we can help! And another virtual hug. [/QUOTE]
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