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Overwhelmed

Sharrryn

Sharrryn

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196
Location
Australia
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Feeling overwhelmed by this disease lately. Crazy unpredictable sugars, and gastroparesis all make it so much harder to stay positive. I'm getting counselling and on anxiety meds but doesn't seem to help much and even Doctors don't truly understand . Only all of you who live with this disease 'get it.' My family although supportive just can't truly relate as they don't live it. Any advice to keep motivated and not feel so overwhelmed.
 
Hi @Sharrryn , not a lot of advice except to hang in there and take one day at a time. The recent heat has played havoc with my bg too and things have quickly returned to normal with the rain and drop in temperatures. Will this be taken into account when doctors look at HbA1c results over the next month? Somehow I doubt it. But I know I am OK, have not changed my eating, if anything have increased slightly my exercise regime to try to combat the raised figures. There is a lot to said for trying to focus on something positive in your life, or someone else. Keep on doing your best and then smile at each small triumph. You are not alone.
 
Phoenix55 said:
Hi @Sharrryn , not a lot of advice except to hang in there and take one day at a time. The recent heat has played havoc with my bg too and things have quickly returned to normal with the rain and drop in temperatures. Will this be taken into account when doctors look at HbA1c results over the next month? Somehow I doubt it. But I know I am OK, have not changed my eating, if anything have increased slightly my exercise regime to try to combat the raised figures. There is a lot to said for trying to focus on something positive in your life, or someone else. Keep on doing your best and then smile at each small triumph. You are not alone.
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Thank you
 
Hi @Sharrryn - I get days like these, just take it easy on yourself and one day at a time, remember it’s temporary and will pass but do try and talk to those around you it helps to talk x
 
Hi @Sharrryn hang in there we are all here to help you through this:). A lot of peoples Bg has been raised just lately again for no apparent reason. It could be down to the very hot weather, that seems to be the common denominator.;) Have a cuppa and try and chill, the weekend is just around the corner.:happy:
 
Hi Sharryn, as others have said its maybe a pain but hang in there. You are not alone we all get periods when we feel fed up with the never ending cycle of injections, diets, testing, high BG low BG, Unfortunately its not an exact science this diabetes lark.

There are plenty of people on here who will have experienced what you are going through, I certainly do.

If you want to sound off, ask advice etc please do so, plenty of great advice and helpful people on here who will help you through

Don't forget you are not alone with these concerns
 
@Sharrryn sorry to read how you are feeling.
As the other responses have said, diabetes is not an exact science and gets us all down at some time.

We are all different and use different techniques to minimise anxiety and try not to feel so overwhelmed. What works for one of us may make things worse for other.
However, here are some things I try
- get someone else to help with carb counting and dose calculation. Unfortunately, diabetes is something we manage ourselves and, as you say, only we know. However, if you have a close family member you can talk through what you do, they may be able to take some of the effort of working out how much insulin to take.
- expand the range of "ok readings" for a while. If you usually aim for between 4.0 and 7.0, try to aim for something between 4.0 and 10.0. And reward yourself when you achieve it ... or achieve it 50% of the time in a week ... or something like that.
- relax. Yeah, I know this is much easier said than done. When I want to escape from the world, I run a bath and spend an hour reading my book with my favourite music playing. I have even taken a glass of wine with me into the bathroom. Everyone in the house knows not to disturb me.

Just remember, you are not alone.
You are different - we are all different with different challenges, illnesses, anxieties - but you are not alone.
 
Terrytiddy said:
Hi @Sharrryn hang in there we are all here to help you through this:). A lot of peoples Bg has been raised just lately again for no apparent reason. It could be down to the very hot weather, that seems to be the common denominator.;) Have a cuppa and try and chill, the weekend is just around the corner.:happy:
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Thank you. I'm in Australia so hot weather not an issue at the moment.;)
It's probably stress and burnout. Had two lows overnight so now battling the rebound high. One day at a time I guess.
 
smc4761 said:
Hi Sharryn, as others have said its maybe a pain but hang in there. You are not alone we all get periods when we feel fed up with the never ending cycle of injections, diets, testing, high BG low BG, Unfortunately its not an exact science this diabetes lark.

There are plenty of people on here who will have experienced what you are going through, I certainly do.

If you want to sound off, ask advice etc please do so, plenty of great advice and helpful people on here who will help you through

Don't forget you are not alone with these concerns
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Thank you :)
 
helensaramay said:
@Sharrryn sorry to read how you are feeling.
As the other responses have said, diabetes is not an exact science and gets us all down at some time.

We are all different and use different techniques to minimise anxiety and try not to feel so overwhelmed. What works for one of us may make things worse for other.
However, here are some things I try
- get someone else to help with carb counting and dose calculation. Unfortunately, diabetes is something we manage ourselves and, as you say, only we know. However, if you have a close family member you can talk through what you do, they may be able to take some of the effort of working out how much insulin to take.
- expand the range of "ok readings" for a while. If you usually aim for between 4.0 and 7.0, try to aim for something between 4.0 and 10.0. And reward yourself when you achieve it ... or achieve it 50% of the time in a week ... or something like that.
- relax. Yeah, I know this is much easier said than done. When I want to escape from the world, I run a bath and spend an hour reading my book with my favourite music playing. I have even taken a glass of wine with me into the bathroom. Everyone in the house knows not to disturb me.

Just remember, you are not alone.
You are different - we are all different with different challenges, illnesses, anxieties - but you are not alone.
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Thank you. These forums really help as you all 'get it'. :)
 
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