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Very emotional today

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BioHaZarD

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Hi all, as you know I have been good with low carbs and have got me levels down and still working hard keeping up with it all. But today I am very emotional and feeling sorry for myself and even having a cry, (even watching Ice age the ending made me cry, manly huh!

It's not the food or the fact I cannot have sweets, I think it's just thinking about having diabetes for the rest of my life and just having to go without most of the time. I know I can have lots, it's not really anything to do about food. Went out to the harvester for my father in laws birthday had a great meal had steak, mushrooms, bacon and enjoyed it. Also when got back to there's everyone had cake and biscuits, again not bothered, mother in law said whe wants to stock the cupboard with goodies I can eat and I said you don't need to I don't want things and if/when I do I have things at home I can have. This bothered my the most today, even after repeatedly saying don't worry you don't have too. I know they mean well and it should not bother me but I don't like this type of thing. My wife told her she don't need to either, so thats now sorted.

Just need to say that, so thanks for listening.

Scot
 
Felt exactly the same at first, but then I was told "you can have a lot worse things wrong with you,thank god its only type 2 diabetes you have
 
celast said:
Felt exactly the same at first, but then I was told "you can have a lot worse things wrong with you,thank god its only type 2 diabetes you have
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Thanks, I know there's a lot worse out there, non diabetes related and those who are more unfortunate with diabetes, apart from the initial high sugar levels, I am healthy and nothing else wrong. I got in the zone that afternoon after diagnoses and done really well getting my levels down, I don't think I had time to think about it for me. Just had time to think about things today.
 
Hi Scot. I think we have all been at the stage where you are.
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I was about 4 weeks into sorting out my diabetes when I seemed to hit a wall emotionally. My readings were getting better and I was well on my way to sorting out what I could, and couldn't, eat so my weepy day caught me completely out of the blue. I too had been out for a meal and hadn't felt at all deprived but when we got to my friends home she insisted on my having a drink. I asked for a glass of red wine but she kept offering me other drinks and asking which were OK for Diabetics. I knew she was, in her own mind, being a thoughtful and concerned friend but I just snapped at her fussing. I wanted her to shut up and just give me the wine but she then started apologising for not having the 'right' selection of drinks, snacks, was I too hot!!!!!! I burst into tears. I just wanted to be normal again.

I think that night was when I realised that my Diabetes is for life, maintaining my control over it would be something I have to face for the rest of my life and that there were far worse things that I could have wrong with me that I wouldn't be able to control.
 
As the saying goes, tomorrow is another day Bio. People mean well but sometimes when they fuss it can make you feel a bit like you're more conspicuous - if you see what I mean. It's hard to think that we've got years of keeping ourselves as well as we can but what can we do. I'm looking on it as a chance to get myself sorted out with a healthy lifestyle and a healthier future. Keep on looking after the readings and feel proud that you've got them under control. :thumbup:
 
Hi Scot, I think we have probably all had days like this. It's hard I know, but time really is your friend, and it will get easier. Sometimes tears, or just a good scream can rid all the pent up emotion. Chris above it right, tomorrow is another day, and as time goes on, people around you will soon ease into a place where your diabetes is not such a worry and focus of attention. Chin up.
 
Just think where you were a few weeks ago and where you are now. You've done really well and are already increasing your lifespan by your positive actions. I hope tomorrow will be a better day for you :)

I had people dithering over me at work on Friday because it was my birthday. They didn't know whether to go and buy cakes or not - I could hear the discussions in the kitchen about what they should do. In the end I went out and brought them cakes and I had an apple.
 
@Chris, I agree, I am taking the opertunity to get myself healthy and fit, I got a 4yr old little boy and a new baby due in October, that's my motivation and I am very happy with myself getting my figures down which is mainly due to this forum :0) as I said, just had a little time to think about things and that's kinda scary but I can do it :0)
 
Don't worry about it, we all have days like those (well I do anyway)......I am 19 months into this condition and I still have days occasionally when I could sit and cry. I have no idea why half the time, I think it is probably just the underlying stress of being sort of obsessed by food.....how long is it since I last ate? how much of whatever can I eat? will this be detrimental to my levels?....the list goes on....I guess just every now and again the safety relief valve has to blow and we need to let it out of our systems. That's my view anyway, and there is no shame in that be you male or female.

Just keep up the good work and look forward to tomorrow but be careful not to take it out on the ones you love.

Regards
Angie
 
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