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RoseShiel

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Sooo I lost my job because they said I was incapable of doing my job, have been deemed severely depressed and severe anxiety, to the point I'm getting scared to leave my flat alone, I have heart disease aswell as coeliac disease now this, I'm very stressed also. Is it common to get such mixed emotions with diabetes. I've never been this way EVER but just cant help it atm!!
 
Mike D said:
It is ... what type are you?
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type 1 from previous posts, it seems @Mike D

hi @RoseShiel

link here maybe of use
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-depression.html

i'm T2D and it was a shock to my system

and looking at your post no wonder your shook up by it.

i'll let others far more aware then me reply,
but i will say take time to be kind to yourself, it's a major change in your life,
and from your post, you've got others to contend with.

Hard as it is to accept, because it's of the mind, perhaps see it as a broken leg.
you'd not expect to be up and running around next day., would you.
so to feel down, depressed and anxious, because your. struggling not being as mobile and you worry about how well will it will heal,
i'd say that's a pretty normal reaction, most would have.
but many come back from that state, regardless of the issue, and you can too..
.
the first step is spotting you might need help., so good for you.
you've identified a problem, now you just need some help to fix it or a little guidance dealing with it..

The people on here, i highly rate.
Kind, considerate and knowledgeable.
and not all of it, in that 'BOOK' type knowledge, but real, day to day living with diabetes type way.

These folk are the best at offering advice that is sensible, practical, do-able and effective,
because i guarantee you one or two have been RIGHT where you are now, and come out the other side.

Best wishes for a gentle recovery.
 
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Thanks mate :) I assumed but couldn't find it on a search
 
Hello @RoseShiel

You're having a rough time, sorry to hear you lost your job, no wonder you're feeling stressed. What grounds did your employer give for dismissing you and what warning process was undertaken before you left ?

Not sure if you're aware but all employers have to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate you and your type 1, your covered under the equality act 2010. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/life-with-diabetes/employment
So if your employer hasn't been compliant then it's worthwhile speaking to ACAS: 0300 123 1100

How's your diabetes management and glucose levels fairing ?

It is common to feel stressed, your managing a needy condition on top of a stressful work situation. I know you're feeling down but now more than ever you need to keep careful control of your type 1 as running high levels can impact on your mental well being and cause low mood, if you need more support then speak to your DSN, I am happy to chat on PM if I can help in any way x
 
Juicyj said:
Hello @RoseShiel

You're having a rough time, sorry to hear you lost your job, no wonder you're feeling stressed. What grounds did your employer give for dismissing you and what warning process was undertaken before you left ?

Not sure if you're aware but all employers have to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate you and your type 1, your covered under the equality act 2010. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/life-with-diabetes/employment
So if your employer hasn't been compliant then it's worthwhile speaking to ACAS: 0300 123 1100

How's your diabetes management and glucose levels fairing ?

It is common to feel stressed, your managing a needy condition on top of a stressful work situation. I know you're feeling down but now more than ever you need to keep careful control of your type 1 as running high levels can impact on your mental well being and cause low mood, if you need more support then speak to your DSN, I am happy to chat on PM if I can help in any way x
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It was on mutral grounds but they have told me to tell the job centre that I'm incapable of doing my job, it was a tough job and I agree I couldn't do it but feel like they just wanted to get rid of me instead of wasting there time doing other stuff they basically brought me out. They thought of all the adjustments they could but cause of the job in itself it wasnt possible. I was a support worker working with autism and behaviour that challenges, I walked there and back which was half hour each way and the job itself we was always out and it caused so many hypos, and it's such a risk. Got good management over my diabetes my levels are between 5-8 every day, I drink plenty of water and count my carbs because of my coeliac and cut down my portions too, I've figured it out ok. Cant help but be stressed just want the world to swallow me up sometimes. So hard x
 
That's so hard that they told you to tell the job centre that you were incapable of doing your job, incredibly hard, particularly when you are so well controlled too, hypos are unavoidable true, how often were you going hypo ? Have you ever spoken to your team about getting a pump, one of the criteria according to NICE is that your diabetes is affecting your quality of life and as this has affected your employment then it would put you high up on the list for gaining access, the reason I suggest a pump is that you can adjust your basal requirements through the daytime when you need less insulin because of activity, which means your control would be tighter and hypos become less severe, it would improve your anxiety levels too as once your ratios are adjusted on the pump and you settle into using the pump it does naturally decrease anxiety levels, I was pretty anxious before on multiple daily injections, and trying to keep good control, I found after a few months once my levels were more stable that my mood improved greatly and my quality of life has improved as a result.
 
RoseShiel said:
Sooo I lost my job because they said I was incapable of doing my job, have been deemed severely depressed and severe anxiety, to the point I'm getting scared to leave my flat alone, I have heart disease aswell as coeliac disease now this, I'm very stressed also. Is it common to get such mixed emotions with diabetes. I've never been this way EVER but just cant help it atm!!
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yes, t is a scary diagnosis to most of us,You are not alone in this... it makes me sad that a young person like you shall have to suffer from so much in your life... this forum is a great and helpful place to be to get answers on one's many many questions .
please stay here and keep asking and also get some virtual hugs from other people here that do understand how much hardship and mental pressure there is in having diabetes... it is normal to hate this diagnosis and also to be a bit or very scared initially
 
Hi and welcome. It sounds like you do need some counselling for your anxiety regardless of the diabetes. Have you talked to the GP or contacted your local Mind if you have one? I do volunteer work for our local Mind (as an IT person) and know how much they can do either with 1:1 counselling or group sessions. You can self-refer to a local Mind or get your GP to do it for you. Also, try to avoid just taking anti-depression tablets without any associated counselling.
 
Juicyj said:
That's so hard that they told you to tell the job centre that you were incapable of doing your job, incredibly hard, particularly when you are so well controlled too, hypos are unavoidable true, how often were you going hypo ? Have you ever spoken to your team about getting a pump, one of the criteria according to NICE is that your diabetes is affecting your quality of life and as this has affected your employment then it would put you high up on the list for gaining access, the reason I suggest a pump is that you can adjust your basal requirements through the daytime when you need less insulin because of activity, which means your control would be tighter and hypos become less severe, it would improve your anxiety levels too as once your ratios are adjusted on the pump and you settle into using the pump it does naturally decrease anxiety levels, I was pretty anxious before on multiple daily injections, and trying to keep good control, I found after a few months once my levels were more stable that my mood improved greatly and my quality of life has improved as a result.
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It was so hard, that's why I feel like they put me under pressure, they were careful about what they said as they new I could sue them but there support was rubbish. I'm already having councelling and on anti depressants aswell, I had open heart surgery in 2017 and then got rushed to hospital Christmas day 2018 in dka cause didnt no I was diabetic and was an hour away from dying. I haven't seen a consultant, I'm very proud of the way my diabetes control is as I've only had help from my GP the others who are meant to be involved have been rubbish. So ive learned on my own basically. I want a pump, my heart medication masks out my hypos so at times I dont realise I'm having them. I was having them everyday, twice in a day maybe more. So the job wasnt suited for me I agree but just feel like they should of done more to support me
 
Daibell said:
Hi and welcome. It sounds like you do need some counselling for your anxiety regardless of the diabetes. Have you talked to the GP or contacted your local Mind if you have one? I do volunteer work for our local Mind (as an IT person) and know how much they can do either with 1:1 counselling or group sessions. You can self-refer to a local Mind or get your GP to do it for you. Also, try to avoid just taking anti-depression tablets without any associated counselling.
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I'm having counselling already and I've seen my gp and have anti depressants. This was recommended cause of everything I've been through. I tend to just bottle things up
 
@RoseShiel It's such a great shame you couldn't be supported through this, your employer sounds awful, however you have done an amazing job getting your control sorted, it's obviously a shame your hypos were affecting you.

It sounds like it's about time you got more support though now, a Libre sensor would help keeping an eye on your levels and give you the chance to prevent potential hypos, it's not a fool proof method but another tool in your kitbag to help.

Also more reason too in your favour about getting access to a pump, can your GP refer you to your local hospital and a diabetes consultant ?
 
Juicyj said:
@RoseShiel It's such a great shame you couldn't be supported through this, your employer sounds awful, however you have done an amazing job getting your control sorted, it's obviously a shame your hypos were affecting you.

It sounds like it's about time you got more support though now, a Libre sensor would help keeping an eye on your levels and give you the chance to prevent potential hypos, it's not a fool proof method but another tool in your kitbag to help.

Also more reason too in your favour about getting access to a pump, can your GP refer you to your local hospital and a diabetes consultant ?
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On my discharge notes from hospital it says that I would see a community diabetic nurse within a week, and see a consultant within 6 weeks, I didnt see a nurse until 2 months after being out of hospital, they gave me set doses of levemir and novorapid showed me how to test my blood and inject then kicked me out. My gp has done everything bless him. I've tried chasing up consultant and ring outpatients and I'm not even on the list for an appointment so it will be 6 months soon that I haven't seen a consultant for. I see my heart specialist and was gonna discuss my heart medication with them but I need that as much as I need my insulin so surely that will help me with a pump aswell? Hypos being masked out is dangerous and scares me to the point I dont wanna go out. As for my employer, to start with they were absolutely amazing, but the more they realised how this was going the more tougher they got. They were too worried about saving there money then keeping me so they can shuv it now in my eyes.
 
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