I've been away for a while but suddenly felt the need to return today. Hope somebody can remember me (!?)
I've had various things going on over the last 9 months or so since I was last here. When I last logged on I think it was just after I had been diagnosed with depression and was being referred to a psychologist. I have to say that after seeing the psychologist regularly for a few months I began to feel myself again and began to re-accept my diabetes (I've had it for 26 years and suddenly wanted nothing to do with it). Things seemed to be on the up and my family noticed I was more cheerful etc, I started testing again and things weren't half as bad as I had thought.
Maybe my need to visit you guys again is because once again I feel I'm on a downward slide and could do with a bit of perspective. That feeling of wanting to cry all the time has returned and smiling seems to be off the agenda. Not sure that diabetes is really the problem this time as I feel in quite good control, am testing lots and am rarely high.
I have an anxiety issue which I think has taken over. I worry all the time, particularly about my health, and in particular my teeth - can't explain why, but I'm constantly worried about getting sudden toothache and have in fact stopped eating properly because of this fear. I know it sounds ridiculous but I can't do anything about it. I know this isn't really the place to discuss this but that's how it is. I'm sure my dentist is sick of me!
Also woke up majorly hypo this morning, which is never a good start to the day. Of course now I just want to sleep, but seeing as I'm at work that isn't really an option. At least my hypo warnings are strong, compared to last year when they didn't exist at all.
Perspective anyone?
I've had various things going on over the last 9 months or so since I was last here. When I last logged on I think it was just after I had been diagnosed with depression and was being referred to a psychologist. I have to say that after seeing the psychologist regularly for a few months I began to feel myself again and began to re-accept my diabetes (I've had it for 26 years and suddenly wanted nothing to do with it). Things seemed to be on the up and my family noticed I was more cheerful etc, I started testing again and things weren't half as bad as I had thought.
Maybe my need to visit you guys again is because once again I feel I'm on a downward slide and could do with a bit of perspective. That feeling of wanting to cry all the time has returned and smiling seems to be off the agenda. Not sure that diabetes is really the problem this time as I feel in quite good control, am testing lots and am rarely high.
I have an anxiety issue which I think has taken over. I worry all the time, particularly about my health, and in particular my teeth - can't explain why, but I'm constantly worried about getting sudden toothache and have in fact stopped eating properly because of this fear. I know it sounds ridiculous but I can't do anything about it. I know this isn't really the place to discuss this but that's how it is. I'm sure my dentist is sick of me!
Also woke up majorly hypo this morning, which is never a good start to the day. Of course now I just want to sleep, but seeing as I'm at work that isn't really an option. At least my hypo warnings are strong, compared to last year when they didn't exist at all.
Perspective anyone?
