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It hit me

Lisa69free

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This last couple of months I've been very irrational. Making serious snap decisions without much thought. I quit a job in October to start another that I requested to be dismissed from yesterday. Reasons I originally processed were nothing to do with diabetes. I've normally got my house kitted out like a grotto by now. Not even a sparkle of anything up and no plans to do so. Recently someone I've known a few years has been in touch and the thought of bumping uglies made me retract. Epiphany moment... Jobs can be stressful and affect levels, my first Christmas since being diagnosed so not being able to let go, get merry and stuff my face. Also bumping uglies can also affect levels. Instead of addressing, I've eradicated from my life. I really thought i was in control, it appears that's not the case. I've been asked to ring the Dr to see if I can get something for anxiety but I'm hoping i can learn how to relax. Any others gone through this?
 
Diabetes, and the shock of diagnosis, may not be the only possible factor.
There's been the little matter of Covid affecting all of us, even if we haven't had it personally. I hear lots of people feeling down/disconnected/meh
And what about menopause? That caused me very weird thinking for a couple of years
 

I've not really given Covid much thought. Still interact with friends and family the same way.
 

I think I was born anxious. Maybe it's idiosyncratic. I stay inside a lot.
 
I'm quite out going. Don't like staying in. It's the things that affect me that I try to stay away from
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

What are your blood sugars like in all this..?
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Stressing when at work getting hypos during the night so lack of sleep going to work next day. Bumping uglies causes hypos during lol so I've stopped. Christmas traditional getting drunk and eating lots not done
 
Lisa69free said:
Having sex
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Lol, I just thought it meant face to face general socialising? Which I suppose it is.

Back to bloods. To be fair fluctuating BGs can affect mood. The trick is to steady any rapid swings.. Steady the roller coaster.
Easier said than done, sometimes..
 
I am usually so laid back and nothing makes me stressed. It's the things I enjoy the most that make me happy that are proving difficult
 
Hi @Lisa69free. I was diagnosed T1 this year, too - in May. I've experienced similar, sort of. I've been on a rollercoaster of emotions. I was very down over the summer, constantly crying, I could just about function at work (working from home) but that was my limit. I turned a corner in September, feeling more positive, but I've not done any socialising. I've seen my sister a couple of times, and that's it. I'm upset about Christmas, because I'm stuck on a fixed dose of insulin at the moment (my DSN can't get me an appointment with the dietician so I can start carb counting) so I'll not be able to enjoy festive snacks, or a big dinner. I haven't returned to the gym as I'm worried about the impact it will have on my blood sugars.

I've been seeing a psychiatrist (I have a history of disordered eating and the one good thing to come out of my diagnosis was my referral to him) and was advised that what I'm experiencing is grief. It manifests in all kinds of ways.

No advice to give, just thought I'd share. x
 
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MsClarita said:
Hi @Lisa69free. I was diagnosed this year, too - in May. T Since then I've been on a rollercoaster of emotions
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We try to think we have it in the bag and it's everything else that is affecting us. I've been totally different since being diagnosed. I've always been someone that is level headed, would normally take time to decide and always watching the pennies. Since diagnosis I'm less bothered about them things and keep saying I can't take it with me. That I usually hate when I hear people say it lol. I know now I need help. Just waiting to get an app with the Dr. This anxiety isn't doing me any good. Hope you are ok, I'm here if you want a chat xx
 

Sorry, I hit send before I'd finished! But yes...it's changed everything, hasn't it? I find myself having a complete meltdown over the smallest thing...a failed parallel park being the last thing to lose my mind over.
 
I started being irrational about a month ago. Thought it was due to a sad anniversary due. I quit my job that I loved but my reasons really were important at the time. They wouldn't let me use my holidays as they were short staffed. I instantly decided to look for another job. While waiting to start new job I thought that's not like me and thought it was down to my unhappy anniversary. Then when I started new job, mentally at the start felt ok. Then after a couple of days the 3 bus journeys each way got very irregular, often making me panic about getting to work on time and getting home late. It was affecting my levels at night and had quite a few rocky mornings. I then decided Monday night that I couldn't keep doing that. I asked to be laid off. Since then I've realised it's coming to Christmas. I'm usually an early decorations person. Often in sink with my sad anniversary in way of cheering myself up. I've not done that this year. Putting decorations up usually goes with a few snow balls or baileys. Christmas goodies start being bought. I've done none of that. Had a long chat with someone I used to date about it all and it hit me. I'm trying to think I'm on top of my diabetes, that it's everything else to blame. Maybe I didn't give myself time to adjust before getting back into work after being diagnosed but then I was looking for a routine to distract me. Time to heal. I've called my GP and I'm waiting for a telephone consultation today
 
Had a telephone consultation with a Dr. Not really feeling any better for it. He said medication would take a while to get into my system and often people feel worse before it gets better. Talking therapy sounded ok but there is a month waiting list. He suggested ringing diabetes centre, don't think that would help. Text book answers are not the same as actually going through it. Guess I've got to put my big girl pants on and ride it out
 
MsClarita said:
Hi @Lisa69free. I was diagnosed T1 this
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Hi Lisa

I phoned the helpline on diabetes.org during lockdown. I was getting very anxious about my son returning to 6th form, I hadn’t been vaccinated and had only just escaped going into hospital with DKA from a water infection. I was feeling very vulnerable. I must say they were excellent, I think they are all trained in counselling and as well as talking it through they offered practical help as I mentioned I was considering writing to my local MP, they made a number of good suggestions. I got a very good response from the letter I emailed too. From my experience I think they are definitely worth phoning.

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/helpline

I would go on the month long waiting list anyway for the Talking therapy, might be a good long term support. As well as continuing to post on here Take care.
 
Thank you. I'll give them a go and yes I'm ringing the talking therapy line tomorrow as out of hours by the time I spoke to my Dr xx
 
Spoke to diabetes nurse today and cleared a few things up. As long as I drink in moderation and eat carbs before I go to sleep I should avoid a dip. Bolus for any extras. Think split bolus might be best for chocolates?
 
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