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Newly diagnosed type 1 - depression

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Danielleee

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
So about 3 weeks ago I got diagnosed with type 1, I've been positive about it all until now where I just feel really depressed!

I'm studying childcare at college - I've always wanted to work with children! I have roughly 2 months left at college to get all my work up to scratch however I have no motivation anymore to even finish the course or do the work. I don't know if being newly diagnosed plays a part in my depression?

If anyone could give me some advice that would be great :)


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All I can say is that it's perfectly normal to have depression as a reaction to diagnosis. Your diabetes health care team will be expecting this. They may have already offered you counselling? If not, get in touch with them. They will not be surprised and they will be able to help.
 
It's perfectly normal to have emotional reactions to any physical condition :) be kind to yourself, do have a chat with a health care proffessional about your feelings and remember this forum any time you need some support! Xxx
 
Hi Danielle, sorry to read you're having a rough time at the moment but as Spiker says, it's totally normal when newly diagnosed to feel depressed, tired, angry and fed-up. I found that the more I read,asked questions and educated myself about my diabetes the better I felt. Knowledge is so important because you then begin to understand your own body and what is happening and how to deal with it. Please don't throw away your last 2 months of a course because you may live to regret it for a very long time. Diabetes is life long but you can control it and lead a normal, fulfilling life. It shouldn't stop your hopes and dreams. Hope you start to feel a little better soon and maybe you can talk things over with your DSN and see if they can help. Good luck, Mo
 
I am also recently diagnosed. And I too became depressed after getting out of hospital. It felt like grief, like I had lost something and everything was pointless. I was down for a few months, felt like crying all the time for no reason etc. But I think I could either let it continue to get to me or take hold of it and get on top of it. I wasn't going out and mixing with people because I was nervous about hypos and even afraid to have a drink or two. I made an active change in that. I started going out and seeing friends and that made me feel a lot better. I also slowly got to understand my body and what foods do what and how to control it. Once you get on top of that, and start to function better the depression fades. It did for me anyway. Getting back into routine is key. And I always say to myself anytime I feel down. There are much, much worse things than being diabetic.

I know you will feel better soon. You should really get back into your course and try to feel more positive. You can lead a normal healthy life. It is manageable.
As I said, it's like grief but grief slowly fades.
 
Thank you, however for the past few weeks I dealt with everything really well. I had such a positive attitude towards it but now it's completely changed! I'm going away next week so hopefully that will give me a chance to clear my mind! thank you everyone!


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Danielleee said:
Thank you, however for the past few weeks I dealt with everything really well. I had such a positive attitude towards it but now it's completely changed! I'm going away next week so hopefully that will give me a chance to clear my mind! thank you everyone!


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Again I think it's very normal early on to feel very positive and put a good spin on things but then to be suddenly feel lost. You will be OK.

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One day at a time, 1 hour at a time, be kind to yourself, rest when you can, try and have something planned to look forwards to each day like a treat, like a good film to watch, or out for a cappacino, visit a friend, you deserve it. Wait for yourself to come out of this. Not easy Type 1 diabetes, my son has it. Give yourself time
 
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