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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TopoGigi" data-source="post: 1460257" data-attributes="member: 38211">Hi this could of been my story too.I was diagnosed at 16, was okay with everything for a year or two then wanted to be like everybody else and do anything and everything sod the Diabetes. I actually had a "Honeymoon" period of about a year so wasn't very happy when things went down hill again. I became quite ill, then came the depression and a six month stay in a psychiatric hospital, didn't want to live anymore, but something happened and I was taken off all antidepressants and anti anxiety drugs, struggled to get back to reality but did eventually. But then came the pain, terrible peripheral neuropathy, lost two stone in weight still not taking my insulin properly, nearly two years housebound. In desperation I sought help, I researched and researched to find someone who could help me, eventually I was seen by a London Hospital who have looked after me ever since. Although I can't deny that I haven't had my fair share of health issues since.Here I am 42 years later, still alive and kicking, Yes you may have done some damage but things can get better if you really want them to, there is so much more help and support out there than there was when my problems started. Be determined and you will succeed. Best wishes.</blockquote>

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