tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post3142075150202269665..comments2021-08-09T11:49:53.529-04:00Comments on The Late Diabetic: In Need Of A Helping HandMKIamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609640563400702426noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post-48723701426554917022011-08-04T09:04:43.588-04:002011-08-04T09:04:43.588-04:00Mary, as evidenced by the other comments, you aren...Mary, as evidenced by the other comments, you aren't alone. Depression is something I don't struggle with often, thankfully. When I do feel depressed it's generally situational and short lived so I can't imagine what you're going through. My youngest son fights with depression and anxiety, though, so I've watched him go through it since his early teens. He's now almost 27 and sometimes my heart breaks for what he's experiencing...<br /><br />When you feel this way, reach out as you did this time. We might not all be available 24 hours a day but someone will be around, I imagine.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246849787839149395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post-52118018444505834382011-08-04T06:27:30.183-04:002011-08-04T06:27:30.183-04:00My 6 year old son has T1 and he goes through a lot...My 6 year old son has T1 and he goes through a lot of mood swings which affect the family. As a Mom, it's hard for me to face the fact that maybe my son is depressed because I get depressed thinking about it myself. But you know, God is always good. He will always bring the light to our lives no matter what. It could have been worse. My son is a very smart and active boy and he makes me laugh when he's not moody. So, there. I hope you find some bright outlet. Go out and find someone who wants to listen. Be it a friend, a religious authority, or a sibling. Or log in, people like us are curious about other people - that's how we found you. We will share our feelings as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post-22503386283884336492011-08-03T21:04:38.270-04:002011-08-03T21:04:38.270-04:00I have been there! I know exactly how you feel, be...I have been there! I know exactly how you feel, because I felt the same way. Honestly, I use my blog as therapy. Do you have a friend you could maybe talk to? Also, I notice that I think a side effect of high blood sugar is depression because I am so tired and I don't feel like doing anything when my blood sugar is high. You should talk to your endo, because I bet if you lowered you A1C you would notice a difference in your mood as well. We are all here for you.The DLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476096244926870488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post-34384785525886470112011-08-03T19:39:45.666-04:002011-08-03T19:39:45.666-04:00As a T1 diabetic I can undestand what you are goin...As a T1 diabetic I can undestand what you are going through. I get discouraged by not only my diabetes but also the effect it has on my interactions with others. I feel like i have something else wrong witj me mentally but maybe its just the diabetes. Just know that there are people out there like myself thsy know what you are going through.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806276849675442236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post-44643066247466081072011-08-03T18:56:34.408-04:002011-08-03T18:56:34.408-04:00Mary- I have struggled with depression for years, ...Mary- I have struggled with depression for years, and I know how difficult that on it's own can be. I'm sure your added stress from your Diabetes doesn't help one bit. <br /><br />I would say 'stay focused on the positive', but for me I think sometimes it's more useful to just accept things as they are. Not to say we shouldn't try to improve things for ourselves, but, well.. "Comparison is misery." (The Buddha). I try to take joy in everything I can, and remain hopeful for the future. <br /><br /> I'm usually more eloquent, I'm having trouble putting together any words here. At any rate, you're awesome and can pull through. Life is good!!Josh Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213677521963368339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2352266594687050552.post-57135286549984869112011-08-03T17:46:41.946-04:002011-08-03T17:46:41.946-04:00Mary:
I don't have diabetes, so I can't t...Mary:<br /><br />I don't have diabetes, so I can't tell you that I know *exactly* what you're going through, but I know what it's like to have a chronic illness that requires constant maintenance.<br /><br />I have severe hypothyroidism. For those that don't know, hypothyroidism is a malfunction of the thyroid gland where your body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. Now, your thyroid affects almost every major body system in some form or fashion. On a daily basis, I fight mood swings, skin dermatitis, lethargy, weight gain. I hate taking pills. I hate it. I hate being reminded about it every day. I hate everything about my disease, but there is no cure, only maintenance.<br /><br />It's either do this or ride a slowly wending spiral of madness and depression until I finally bottom out and either die of a heart attack or suicide out of crazed depression. It's hard. Some days, I just want to throw in the towel and say 'screw it'. I remind myself, though, that there are people in this world who love me, who would miss me, that I owe it to them, to myself, to my novel, and to God not to waste the life I've been given.<br /><br />People will never understand the challenges we face; it's easy to be blase and full of bravado when you aren't the one who has to wake up in the morning and try and figure out how to cope.<br /><br />But, Mary... I want you to know that you aren't alone. We may not have the exact same set of circumstances, but I understand what you're going through. If you ever need a friend, or just a friendly ear, I'm here for you. :) You do NOT have to go through this alone.RP Aficionadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685207308909443576noreply@blogger.com