Diabetes and Depression
Hey there. I've been T1 for almost a year now, and at first I was doing very well, my A1C was close to 6, and now it's at 13. My endo says he's seen a change in my behavior (I am anxious and emotional when I come to see him) and he's prescribed me an antidepressant. Is anyone else taking a mood-altering medication? Has it helped? I just can't bring myself to test, or take my insulin. I feel so hopeless, and I cry a lot. And then the next minute I am so ashamed for having such a big pity party- my moods are crazy. Is it really depression, or is it from my crazy sugar levels lately? Have antidepressants helped anyone manage better control?
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Permalink Reply by latvianchick on -
I feel for you. I have become very lazy too, in the last few weeks. Almost too embarrassed to go to the Endo next week. Am also suffering from depression, worse than I expected, having been on a high for several weeks in January! Grrrrr!
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Permalink Reply by karineh on -
Have you tried meditation? or journaling?
I journal almost every day and while I journal, I make sure to put positive and self loving messages in there (rather than my journal become a negative zone) http://www.healyourlife.com/ this website is amazing!
I try to give myself five minutes every morning where I either lay in bed and focus on my breathing and positive energy or when I have my morning cup of coffee (before I check e mail) I think positive.
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Permalink Reply by Mike M. on -
I have been a T1 for 23 years now. I used to take Paxil, then I did not have to take anything for a while and every few years I need a "reset" where I take anti-depressants. Diabetes is a P.I.T.A. and always will be. And yes it did help for me; both control wise and personal wise. Don't worry so much about the pity party thing either, most all of us have gone through it at some point in time.
See if you can find a group of T1's that have a get together in your area. I am not trying to dis any T2's, but it is a bit different talking to another T1 compared to a T2...Like seeing everything from the same shade of light. Just remember to ask when you think/feel you might need help or advice, I doubt anyone will turn you down.
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Permalink Reply by Eric on -
When your Glucose control is not tight it WILL aggrivate your moods! I've experienced this firsthand myself and I've been type 1 for 32 years. Trust me on this.
Eric
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