struggling atm

Carptastic said:

Hi all,
i need some advice here im really struggling with depression (im already on medication for it) its just getting worse atm im a T1 my numbers were up last week on my hbac1 0no matter what i do it never works out i have got to the point where i am hardly doing my insulin i said to the wife this morning theres no point! its been heading down for a few months but the last couple of weeks terrible. i rang my docs told them i was falling asleep for no reason etc said i felt down they sent me for bloods now theres more worries got to have more etc.
i dont want to put more on my wife she does enough....
ive sat here in tears writing this telling myself to man up

Any ideas?

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Hi,

I have T1 and the low mood is definitely something that resonates.

When I am balancing T1 and my mood concomitantly, I try and focus on the small battles. I cannot force myself to be in a better mood but I can have my 11 units of Levemir in the morning. When I can’t get out of bed, I always have my insulin near to hand so that I don’t have to commit to the impossible task of hauling myself downstairs.

I have also found that if I can manage the smaller tasks of injecting, it does help with my routine (even if the depressive symptoms aren’t ameliorated).

Carptastic said:

Hi all,
i need some advice here im really struggling with depression (im already on medication for it) its just getting worse atm im a T1 my numbers were up last week on my hbac1 0no matter what i do it never works out i have got to the point where i am hardly doing my insulin i said to the wife this morning theres no point! its been heading down for a few months but the last couple of weeks terrible. i rang my docs told them i was falling asleep for no reason etc said i felt down they sent me for bloods now theres more worries got to have more etc.
i dont want to put more on my wife she does enough....
ive sat here in tears writing this telling myself to man up

Any ideas?

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Hello, i'm sadden to hear how unwell and upset you are. I hope you are getting the health care you need? Be kind to yourself, and take your insulin. The one thing i've learnt is type 1 diabetes isn't easy, it doesn't always work out, it's frustrating, and I often wonder 'why can't I get this right'? But I do my best, that's all we can do. Take care.

Carptastic,
As a T1 I can fully relate with how you are feeling. Personally I use meditation and exercise to help with my emotional wellbeing.
Completely agree with Pipp our Emotional wellbeing is as important as our physical wellbeing in fact the two are closely linked.
I find a simple walk and some fresh air for 20 mins or more really helps and can be useful in Lowering any high sugars.
the 'Man up' phrase always makes me smile as yes we need to Man up by recognising our feelings are in need of some TLC, be nice to you. seek some counselling or if you are able look for app's and web sites that can support you.

I have asked for counselling myself on numerous occasions I was pointed toward an on line and mobile program called silver cloud, I had to speak to my Diabetic G.P. practice nurse to gain access. It is well worth it if this works for you.

you really are not alone in this remember it takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow!

look after you.

Look after yourself @Carptastic. I am T2 so can’t fully understand but it must have been quite a shock to get diagnosed at the peak of the pandemic when everyone was scared anyway and finding it hard to get medical help. You really have done well in those circumstances. I hope the referral doesn’t take too long but meanwhile take your meds and be kind to yourself.