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sarazk

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i come across as a confident and happy person when my insides are eating me .I have hi/bye associates at school but no one to really hang out with and nobody to eat lunch with due to this i do not eat lunch at school and miss insulin injections because i feel lonely and dont have any friends i always try to make friends and they stay for about 2weeks then end up leaving and i havent told anyone about my diabetes due to not having any friends that dont end up leaving me. at breaks i just wander around school prentending im looking for my 'friends' because everyone actually thinks i have friends
 
you have made the right move and as above many friends can be made on the forums, there are alot of young people on here so I,m sure a few can help
 
I completely get that it is easy to become isolated socially and very tough to deal with when it happens, but please please don't stop taking your injections when you need them. Your diabetes shouldn't have to be affected by friends coming in and out of your life, it should be something you try and keep on top of so you can feel your best in yourself, massive social circle or not. Are your levels ok? Is your diabetes an issue? Can you talk to your family about it if it's a problem? I'm sorry to hear you're finding it difficult, but as Gaz-m said there are plenty of us on the forum to try and help if you need it :) x
 
Hi Sarazk
Your diabetes has nothing to do with friends/no friends.Make sure you look after yourself.
Are there any activities/groups at or after school you can join/participate in for example Duke Of Edinburgh Awards,sport classes.There'll be loads of activities and classes outside of school too eg check what clubs/activities etc you can join advertised at your local community centre or library etc etc etc.Volunteer at a local branch of Red Cross,your local wildlife parks the list goes on.My daughter goes along to Beavers/Brownies/Cubs each week and has made a number of friends nearby as a result.
My son used to go to Boys Brigade,photography clubs.
I did Duke of Edinburgh and helped at local mentally handicapped club as part of it when i was younger,did First Aid for the Red Cross (they train you for free) at Newcastles Telewest Arena made friends saw dozens of gigs and bands for free as well as sporting events etc etc.
I'm sure you'll find a few you like to do and make friends during meets and socially outside of meets.
 
Hey Sarah,

School is a tough place, I get how you feel, but as said above, you still need to look after your diabetes regardless of friends. Joining clubs that you have an interest in will help form bonds with other people. I know we are all 'virtual' friends here for you so please don't feel alone, talk about how you feel and let us know how your diabetes management is going ?

Hope you are ok ;)
 
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