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<blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 2204803" data-attributes="member: 345386"><p>Catherine, things certainly sound very difficult right now for you, over a range of topics, with your diabetes as the weapon you are using against yourself?</p><p></p><p>Whilst not T1, and never having been a classic self-harmed, in terms of using an actual, physical weapon on myself, I did, many moons ago, go through a very dark phase, which related to control in my life, and everything appearing outside my control, where I turned to eating (or in my case, not eating), to exert control. It seemed like the only thing I <em>could</em> control.</p><p></p><p>So, I can relate to the out of control, lack of self-worth aspects of your post. It's a dreadful, dire place to be, but you have already identified a few things.</p><p></p><p>I would urge you to ask your clinic, or however it was you first accessed the counselling service, to re-refer you, or hook an appointment. Please stress that you are already self harming. It might be uncomfortable to do, but it will help to convey your needs.</p><p></p><p>From there, please take each day as it comes. Maybe try writing either a diary, or I feel that feels a bit much a daily note of your highlights and lowlights. A highlight might be something your sone does, or something that happens at work. Your lowlights could be anything.</p><p></p><p>Firstly, that could help demonstrate to yourself there are things in your life that are going well, but also will record instances when you have felt really low. Both of those things can be really useful when starting counselling. You know how it it goes, when you are asked, "tell me about a time when,....." and your mind just goes blank!?! So annoying, when no doubt you have legions of those thoughts, but they just won't come to mind.</p><p></p><p>Stick around Cathering. There are many on here who have experienced burn out of one kind or another. In fact, there's a great thread, created over time, I'll try to find for you.</p><p></p><p>Her it is: <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/burnout.165243/#post-2072413" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/burnout.165243/#post-2072413</a></p><p></p><p>It's a quiet time on forum right now, but I'm sure there'll be plenty around to try to help when's it becomes more like daytime in UK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DCUKMod, post: 2204803, member: 345386"] Catherine, things certainly sound very difficult right now for you, over a range of topics, with your diabetes as the weapon you are using against yourself? Whilst not T1, and never having been a classic self-harmed, in terms of using an actual, physical weapon on myself, I did, many moons ago, go through a very dark phase, which related to control in my life, and everything appearing outside my control, where I turned to eating (or in my case, not eating), to exert control. It seemed like the only thing I [I]could[/I] control. So, I can relate to the out of control, lack of self-worth aspects of your post. It's a dreadful, dire place to be, but you have already identified a few things. I would urge you to ask your clinic, or however it was you first accessed the counselling service, to re-refer you, or hook an appointment. Please stress that you are already self harming. It might be uncomfortable to do, but it will help to convey your needs. From there, please take each day as it comes. Maybe try writing either a diary, or I feel that feels a bit much a daily note of your highlights and lowlights. A highlight might be something your sone does, or something that happens at work. Your lowlights could be anything. Firstly, that could help demonstrate to yourself there are things in your life that are going well, but also will record instances when you have felt really low. Both of those things can be really useful when starting counselling. You know how it it goes, when you are asked, "tell me about a time when,....." and your mind just goes blank!?! So annoying, when no doubt you have legions of those thoughts, but they just won't come to mind. Stick around Cathering. There are many on here who have experienced burn out of one kind or another. In fact, there's a great thread, created over time, I'll try to find for you. Her it is: [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/burnout.165243/#post-2072413[/URL] It's a quiet time on forum right now, but I'm sure there'll be plenty around to try to help when's it becomes more like daytime in UK. [/QUOTE]
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