Michael090382
Active Member
- Messages
- 34
- Location
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
- Dislikes
- Too many to mention
Thanks @Juicyj, I do try and get out on my mountain bike when I can as you are right it has helped in the past. I think people often don't realise how much there is to actually think about behind the scenes when controlling diabetes.@Art Of Flowers The OP hasn't even mentioned diet here so it's wrong to make assumptions about the cause of their current mood.
@Michael090382 What you describe is more common than you think, some call it diabetes burnout, but it's living with the daily grind of constant testing and managing insulin, hardly a surprise you are feeling the way you are. Firstly you are not to blame, it's just bad luck, I am only near on 6 years in with my diagnosis and I went through the 'why me', 'what did I do' fairly early on, I am over it now but I know others think exactly the same too. When i've felt similar to you i've had to force myself to do some exercise, however it's helped me, alot, it's like having a coping technique to manage and get by each day, it's also given me comfort to know and realise that when I get low moods that I know they will pass, but I now am a little more cautious in understanding the triggers though, I also talk to those around me and just take one day at a time. If you still find you are struggling them it may well be worth having a catch up with your DSN to see what support is available in your trust.
Hi @Neoncat, I joined a cycling club last year who I go out with once per week normally but it can often get pushed back with my work and as I am back at university. With family life in the mix too the only time I often have to cycle is too and from work. I agree totally with the clocks going back mind, the dark nights don't do much for my mood!I had my own bout of this last year, I think the clocks changing didn't help as I went from being busy outdoors in the evenings to suddenly spending a lot more time sitting around.
Hi everyone,
Probably best to start with the basics, I was diagnosed with T1 when I was 6 years old, I'm now 35 and over the last few years I have been having episodes of 'why me', 'what did I do to deserve this?' Even down to 'what is the point?' This is all surrounded with an overall feeling of low mood and being totally fed up. There have been times when I can't even be bothered to eat, even when I feel hungry (luckily I am on DAFNE so I can adapt to it).
On a normal day I am the one cracking jokes, smiling, laughing and having fun with the kids in school I work with but at times it is pretty difficult when I feel down. Working in a school supporting children with autism and challenging behaviours can be difficult at the best of times!
I'm hoping this makes sense to someone as I often feel like I am the only one to feel this way. I have tried many different things to get through it over the years
Michael
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