My name is Meghan, I have type 1 diabetes. I’ve had the disease since oct 29, 1993. I have such a difficult time with my diabetes recently my A1C level is 13 and I haven’t been feeling like myself. I don’t know how to deal with the problems anymore, I was wondering if anyone else feels this way or has ever felt this way, or is it just me and I’m the oddball out. I’m just so sick of feeling the way I do and I’m trying so hard to deal with it, if anyone can help me out id appreciate it alot
Meg firstly you are not a oddball honestly I have and I am sure many ppl on tudiabetes have felt or are feeling how your feeling.Like yourself I had such a rubbish time with my diabetes in and out of hospital with ketons it was not fun at all believe me.I went through every emotion you can think of and had fits of tears on my bedroom floor but the other side friends on here have lifted my spirits if I need someone to talk to I know there is someone who understands.
Take each day as it comes step by step try and sort out one thing and believe me that improves another,ask questions to ppl on here they are all great,have a rant,shout,scream its all a part of getting it all out no emotion is wrong esp with diabetes.
If you need any advice feel free to get in touch I have had diabetes for 23years been through most of stuff and still looking forward to more with diabetes.
thanks … I was just in the hospital and just got out. What do you do for an out … i dont really have anything to do … ive tried writing and screaming and working out already, but i dont know what else there is to do
Ever see a therapist/counselor about it? After I was diagnosed in 1996, I saw a therapist for close to 3 years. I was so angry about the diagnosis, the anger was ruling my life. I still get angry about it, I still get frustrated and just don’t care, but I realize I am the only person who can take care of me, and if I’m not going to pay attention, no one else will. I do good things for myself, I buy myself something nice on my diagnosis date, I allow myself sweets, and I don’t set myself up for failure, i.e. perfect blood sugars.
Find yourself a good support group wherever you live, look into doing whatever you need to do for you so you feel better. Maybe you’re in a funk or depression and need a little help. There is nothing wrong with asking for help.
Good luck!
thanks … i have been seeing a therapist but to me its not helping yet, im thinking i just need a new therapist or something … so i have another appt. so hopefully this one helps … and thats what my endo. suggested to do a rewards thing … but i dont know what to reward myself with is the problem
I wish I knew how to help you - my son has type 1 but we’ve only been doing this for a year. It can’t help that you’ve had to go to the hospital - that is depressing - and I know it’s a heavy load day in and day out. I saw you are on injections, and have to wonder if your 24 hour insulin is at the right dose. Your poor A1C and no wonder you’re not feeling the best.
Maybe it seems silly, or like one extra step you have to take to reward yourself for good blood sugars – but in the end, doing something nice for yourself when you least feel like it can be a good thing. It depends on what you like for what you pick, but it doesn’t have to be something big, just something concretely positive like getting yourself something you’ve been wanting for awhile, a manicure, a good movie or concert, good cd or songs on itunes.
Hang in there!! Do you live with someone that can support you a little more than usual right now and help you figure out the things that you are so sick of doing every day? Talking to a therapist can help like the others say, but you have to click enough to be real with them. Sometimes that can take a few different tries. Another effort, I know, but it could be really worth it to not give up there.
Take care and keep us posted on how you are!
thanks … thats helpful … yea i live with my family and their all very supportive… my mom and i havent had the best relationship due to the diabetes… it became at one point very consuming and thats all we talked about … were working on talking and trying to figure it out … thanks for the suggestions on what to credit myself with … ive never really looked at those things in ways that put my mood up… and i hope it works out well with your son … if hes younger its easier … you just gotta form the right relationship with all three … older its a little hard but it gets easier and your learn to deal
Oh my Meg 13??? I know your really sick and tried of being sick and tried! I got up to 10.4 one time and it just took all I had to walk across the floor! Your not an oddball. I’ve been a Type 1 since 73 at 10 years old and sometimes… YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS No matter how bad you feel right now! HOLD TIGHT! WE’RE ALL HERE FOR YOU!
Meg for me just having a good old moan wherever and whenever works well for hahah I know sounds like I am a crazy person but it helps.Exercise as well just walking gives me time to think and process stuff in my head.Writing or even try drawing that might help.
You seem like a strong girl Meg and coming on here asking questions is the first step so well done for taking it.If you need any advice give me a shout I am kind of good at looking at a things in a postive way.
Oh do you keep a diary?Of your levels?Insulin?That is one great thing for me being able to look from week to week and seeing the difference it dont matter if its good or bad.
Hope your feeling a bit better.
thankk you to everyonee … i jsut wanted to say today i had a verry positive day i went out with one of my close friends and we went shopping and just talked about normal school stuff … i also had a bbq picnic with a few close friends and that was very enjoyable