Type one and depression

brendan101 said:

That's really interesting what you just said zebs. Would you care to PM me? I am in the very same situation. It would be nice to talk to someone.

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How do I PM on here. Can't suss it out?

You will have to make a few more posts @zebs. It used to be sixteen posts before the facility was available but it may have changed. I will tag @Administrator @Giverny

Tylers73 said:

I am going to the doctors next week to discuss how I'm feeling which ain't good really. Could you discuss your bipolar with me ??

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I have suffered with depression since age 14 (now in mid 50s) and was diagnosed diabetic 5 yrs ago. I realised that the metformin made my depression a lot worse. I also have M.E. and fibromyalgia and pain killing medications for that can make the depression worse too (such as meloxicam - brilliant stuff, I could do a cartwheel(!) but it made me what to curl up and die). Also, certain antibiotics make the depression worse, and even some kinds of foods - especially sweeteners (I can only have Truvia). So maybe look at your diet and the meds you're taking. Also, the menopause wasn't easy to get through, given that I already suffered from depression. I've had a couple of courses of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) which have helped, and am on a course atm called 'Living with Long-Term Illness' which is proving very helpful - it's run by IAPT (Increased Access to Psychological Therapies). I also find the Mood Scope webside run by MIND very helpful - you can chart your mood if you want to - I was amazed at how life cercumstances actually affect my mood, which is easily seen when I look at my graph. Anyway, I hope a few of these suggestions may be of help. Hang on in there.

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