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<blockquote data-quote="AdamJames" data-source="post: 1684233" data-attributes="member: 459333"><p>Well I certainly don't want to jump on you, as I can't imagine the mental burden of being Type 1. So I hope you'll take the following thoughts in a positive light, even if the last one is challenging:</p><p></p><p>1) If your children do get Type 1, apparently that won't stop them becoming Prime Minister.</p><p></p><p>2) Posts on the Internet can hang around for years. I'd seriously consider doing this thought experiment: Imagine that you are one of your children. You grow up and at some point you a) Are diagnosed with Type 1, and b) See posts on this forum that suggest your parents wish they hadn't had you. Which would make you feel worse, a) or b)? Which would give you the worst quality of life? a) or b)?</p><p></p><p>I think the emotional / mental stuff is at least as important as the physical stuff in terms of quality of life. I'm thinking both for you, and for your kids. I feel there *must* be a way for you to break out of your current way of thinking. If it can't come from within, then I really hope you will find someone who can help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AdamJames, post: 1684233, member: 459333"] Well I certainly don't want to jump on you, as I can't imagine the mental burden of being Type 1. So I hope you'll take the following thoughts in a positive light, even if the last one is challenging: 1) If your children do get Type 1, apparently that won't stop them becoming Prime Minister. 2) Posts on the Internet can hang around for years. I'd seriously consider doing this thought experiment: Imagine that you are one of your children. You grow up and at some point you a) Are diagnosed with Type 1, and b) See posts on this forum that suggest your parents wish they hadn't had you. Which would make you feel worse, a) or b)? Which would give you the worst quality of life? a) or b)? I think the emotional / mental stuff is at least as important as the physical stuff in terms of quality of life. I'm thinking both for you, and for your kids. I feel there *must* be a way for you to break out of your current way of thinking. If it can't come from within, then I really hope you will find someone who can help. [/QUOTE]
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