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Serious depression

I too am guilty of allowing my blood sugar levels to get out of control then I get depressed.I am type 2 and on insulin 4 times a day.I don't drink but am guilty of eating at night so, morning BSL is way over the top!I am a senior citizen with a bad hip and knee so i find walking difficult some days are better than others but I am not as active as I was making the daily BSL hit and miss. I live alone and not having children hence no grandchildren popping in I find my days very lonely.It's ok for the diabetes nurse( who speaks to me like I am a child) to say walk and exercise more but, if you are in pain Its not easy.
My life is so miserable since having diabetes and I have nothing to look forward to.
Sorry I have gone on a bit. Bye. :wave:
 
Hi only just read your mail.I can really understand how you feel.I feel really **** about myself at the moment.Just lost my job family to support sugars all over the place.I drank for every reason being happy being sad.If you had my troubles you drink.I was sick to death of being sick.And as you have done i had to make the decision to stop.My way was to contact a friend who took me to an AA meeting.In no way am i calling you alcoholic i am. Only you can make that choice.What aa did learn me was to live in the day only 24 hours.Yesterday is history tomorrow is a mystery so live for today.I been trying to do this to the best of my ability for the last 6 years some days its hard.But your not alone your not unloved just unable to love yourself at this moment.Thank you for allowing myself to write this you really helped me.Take care
 
Hi there I am a 62yr old woman have been retired for 3 yrs started a healthy life style on retirement by going for long walks every day at the Malvern Hills was happy with my life and enjoyed every minute had lost 2half stone so felt good then the bombshell was told I have Type 2 Diabetes so much for new healthy lifestyle its been downhill ever since started with a high sugar level of 100 3 months later down to 87 another 3 months and down only to 86 have reacuring bad stomachs tired all the time and very depressed cant get level down ! Feel worse now on medicines than before.
 
Hi Mazzy, It's hard not to feel down but then with diabetes it's a case of take each day at a time.

I can only speak from what i've learnt about being diagnosed with type 1 and where i've come so far in the last year, I have read Dr Bernsteins book about diabetes and diet and exercise. I have had huge swings in mood and these are down to swings in my sugar levels, the more up and down i am the harder it is to stay on top of it. Diet has changed this, I eat low carb, so just cut out all bakery, potato, pasta (i.e. fast acting carbs) these send my levels sky rocketing, also means I have to take more insulin which then can lead to hypos if i've not properly calculated it, exercise is really important and walking is perfect, keep on doing this.

Get yourself checked into the doctors and talk about your energy levels and poorly tum, they should be able to work out why this is, anxiety and depression are most likely linked to this but you need confirmation from a professional and most importantly try and get onto an expert diabetes course, your DSN should help here, they are good for knowledge and support.

When I feel down I always think there's someone much worse off than me and i'm alive, so that's a bonus, good luck x
 
Been through the drink and depression thing. Its easy to think you have a right to escape and in all honesty, you probably do but alcohol and self neglect just make it worse. Weed does the job much better than both alcohol and antidepressants but its probably illegal where you are. That's the real tragedy. After reading most posts, most people could do with a smoke to escape a bit.

"A joint a day keeps complications at bay"

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mhoggarth said:
Hi guys,

I want to thank everyone that has posted on here, and thanks so much for the words of support.

I have made an appointment to see My doctor and have written a list of things to talk about so I don't forget. I have told lots of My friends what is going on and they have been great too.

It's going to be some awful months coming up with everything going on with by dad and it's great to know I have so much support.

Again, thank you everyone.
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Glad to hear you've made an appointment. I know I'm only young and still very inexperienced with the ways of the world, but I also went through a long, long phase of depression as a teenager. Seeing a therapist really did help me start to address my problems, get a grasp on my triggers, discover new ways of coping and I finally felt like I had some control over myself again.

I know this will be hard for you, but it's something you can do. You've already made the biggest step by booking an appointment with your doctor. If you get referred for therapy, they will also help you deal with any period of grieving you may face and having someone there to listen without judgement is just crucial when you're feeling so vulnerable. It sounds to me like you're on the right path towards getting yourself sorted out as well since you've cut out the alcohol. I have also been exposed to alcoholism over the past few years and seen for myself how devastating it can be - you've done yourself proud by cutting this out.

Just remember that even when things do get really bad, we're always here to listen. Things do get better.
 
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