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Permalink Reply by Rosalee Meade on November 4, 2009 at 7:28pm

I may also feel depressed to with the holidays just around the corner but I also look at it this way.There may be all the good food and wishing that you could have that bigger slice of pie but I look around and see my family and my friends,my diabetes doesn't matter.Well,it does,but I am there with everyone that care and support me for who I am.The holidays mean a lot and to be with people I love,it keeps me going and want to better myself even though I get frustrated at myself.Sometimes I just want to throw in the towel.I have two main reasons to keep up with the fact that diabetes won't take full control of my life and that's my children.Don't let this keep you from enjoying family events.Just so you know that there are people out there that care
Lots of luck to you.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Campana on November 5, 2009 at 5:08am

I ride my bike! It makes me feel great! Or I go for a drive. I can usually work out in my head what I need to and get past a bout of depression! :)

I agree with a lot of people, healthy choices often lead to less regular bouts of depression.

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Permalink Reply by PatientX on November 5, 2009 at 8:17pm

I also like to excercise alot when I am down. Helps out. I like to go mountain biking because it requires some level of concentration. If you lose the concentration then you are off the bike on a downhill. So i take the concept one step up. I try to keep my mind clear by focusing on something like a puzzle. Something to keep my mind from filling up with thoughts that could make me depressed. If I can fill my mind with other things then I dont have to think about depressing things. take care

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Permalink Reply by Leo2 on November 26, 2009 at 4:24pm

I get out and get with friends. I let the festivals and celebrations wash over me to cheer me. I go with the flow.

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Permalink Reply by Chimaobi Adindu, Alexander on December 17, 2009 at 7:05am

Discipline is it! Just have to be disciplined enough to either take our eyes away from those "wonderful" delicacies or take just a little amount that would not cause any harm to us. When depressed I have learnt to get myself involved in an activity that gives me joy,visit a friend or even going for a stroll.However it is important we learn how to speak ourselves out of any depressed state we might find ourselves in. I suggest you read Diabetes and mindset from my blog.

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Permalink Reply by Moodi Moodz Kay on December 17, 2009 at 8:23am

Listen to Simon webbe
this guy will help you really esspecially the song No worries
Simon webbe-no worries
search it up :)

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Permalink Reply by shinaye toyoshima on January 7, 2010 at 10:42am

I have 2 autoimmune diseases: low thyroid & T1 diabetes. I also have mood disorders running on both sides of the family.
A triple whammy. Each of these conditions has a depression component. As I get order, I find I need a little help to add to exercise, watching what I eat, struggle w/ discipline, That is anti-depressant meds. It works for me.

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Permalink Reply by Nicolas on January 11, 2010 at 3:10am

I guess it's already mentionned, but this is my feeling:
- Talk about it... share with close relatives
- Activities... sport, hobby, movie, ... do things that YOU really like...
- Fight... complaining and feel sorry doesn't help...
- Light, sunshine... being outdoor the much as you can...

Cheers
Nicolas

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Permalink Reply by Faith Vince on January 11, 2010 at 4:04am

Christmas and New Year used to be inspiring but I do feel a little down at such times these days. As you say Diabetes can take over our lives - it's very easy for people to say don't let it but...................and now eating chocolate is a no-no (because I never know when to stop once I've started) !! When I'm only a little bit down I like to read poetry or watch a DVD that makes me laugh - at least both are relatively cheap. Just keep thinking "this will pass" I suppose - anyway sending hugs - Faith.

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Permalink Reply by The Diabetic Welfare Queen on January 11, 2010 at 7:18am

I've had Clinical Depression most of my life... I find that most of the things that help for me are:

*distractions - activities you can busy yourself with, without thinking much until whatever overwhelming bad feelings you were having go away: like puzzles, cleaning out a closet, visiting with friends, etc;
*exercise - exercise produces endorphins which can make us happy; go out with a walk with friends, or family... or just by yourself, so you can take the world in, and realize how lucky you are to simply be alive and enjoy this moment, and time;
*self-soothing - activities that may soothe, calm, or ease your nerves; these are bubble baths; getting into an old pair of sweats, and having some tea, and a good book to read; watching a favorite show, or movie, under a warm blanket, with your pet; etc.

Or you can make a list. I know that when I am depressed, if I am anything I am forgetful. My memory becomes impaired and I cannot focus on things... so lists can remind me of some simple truths: That I am healthy, and that my family loves me, and that they are grateful and thankful that I am with them; that being together, and life itself ARE the celebrations; that I can always enjoy every party, in moderation; that poking myself is awareness, and thousands (if not millions) of people are unaware that they have Diabetes; that I am strong, and unique, and others will look up to my courage for generations... that, to paraphrase Eleonor Roosevelt, we are like tea, we don't know how strong we are until we're in hot water; that the 'rest of my life' seems like an eternity... but it's really just a blink in the fabric of existence, so we need to focus on the things that mater... and that when we are gone, no one will remember how much we poked ourselves, and how much food we gave up... but how much we loved, and how much we cared, and how much we did... and how much courage we had.

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