Type 1: Having a bad time....

Hi @davidte1968

I've started a new thread for you so your post doesn't get overlooked.

I'm also going to tag a few Type 1s for you @Juicyj @noblehead @himtoo

You said you're seeing your GP for depression, but have you also spoken to your hospital team to see if they can offer any support with coping with Type 1? It's a strain, for sure, and sometimes when we have other stuff happening it can make dealing with it a lot harder.

You're not alone. Type 1 is hard. Every person here knows how wearing it can be day after day. You just have to keep going, and make sure you fit diabetes into your life and not let it control you or ruin your hopes and dreams.

Keep posting here - we get it.

davidte1968 said:

i've been diagnosed t1 for only 3 years, i'm 48 years old. i too, have had enough. i injected almost a whole pen of novorapid last night and woke up with the worst hypo... so scary but i wish i'd had the courage to go through with it. also tried not taking any insulin for 6 days, agai felt too ill to continue and got back on track. i wish i were dead. i'm seeing my doctor for depression but having a bad time of it. i hate my life.

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Hello David, welcome to the forum

I was diagnosed almost 5 years ago at the age of 39, for the first 2 years it was a case of getting over the shock of it, I found it incredibly over whelming, I had a 3 year old to take care of and was working full time, every day was a struggle and I couldn't see the wood for the trees. I am telling you this as today I am much better, don't get me wrong there are still battles to be fought but the difference is I am now better equipped to win these battles, I have more knowledge and experience of how to manage which helps me live the day to day and cope better with unusual events that would of previously thrown me.

Do you have anyone close to you that you can talk to ? How is your diabetic nurse/consultant supporting you ?

It's easy for me as a stranger to say it will get better as I think if someone told me that when I was struggling then I would of shrugged it off, but it can and it will get better, I had to find the internal motivation to do this and as my doctor was unhelpful so I turned to meditation, I joined a group and found a little bit of inner peace which calmed me down and gave me the strength to fight on, if you are feeling really down, just go and take a walk and get some fresh air, talk to others too, we all get it, so if you need an ear let me know, happy to chat

@davidte1968 sorry to heat you are struggling. Do make sure to contact the doctor you are seeing for depression to tell the, about the insulin overdose. If they are aware you have active suicidal ideation they should be able to offer options on dealing with that, options might include admission, or crisis mental health support in the community.

If you are having those thoughts again, do call someone for support, the Samaritans or your mental health team.

David are you on any medication to help with the depression? Or would you consider counselling?

I too have been depressed and suicidal. It's not possible to control your diabetes until you get your mental health sorted. One small step at a time.

Please feel free to message me at any time. I'm may not have advice but I've been there and I can listen. Lots of love and hugs to you xxx

@davidte1968 hello David, I'm glad you have posted on the forum as it is a big step forward. Well done! I am a type 2 and so have little knowledge of insulin and injections but I do know that type 2 is tricky to live with but type 1 is much more difficult to deal with and you have my respect. There are so many knowledgeable people here and very supportive. Keep posting and letting us know how things are going.