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Comment by Nikki H on February 23, 2009 at 8:12am

Well, this last week was fair. My sugars were all over the place with several lows that threw me for a loop. I'll take my insulin and forget that I did, getting me in trouble. My mind just never stops running. Im even forgetting my other meds such as my paxil, and BP meds wish does not help the situation. My mom is getting worse everyday. Its so hard to watch and then I keep having these nightmares/dreams of her dying. Its not like I dont know its coming. But it makes everything worse. I wake up everyday in a panic that I missed a call from Hospice or fear walking into her room to find that she passed before I could get there. Im constantly forgetting the simpliest things, I feel totally discombobulated and unconnected anymore. At this point I dont think there are too many things I can do to relax and take a deep breath until this is over. Anything other than total intoxication or crazy chemicals!

But if any of you have any suggestions please share. Through all this I know I need to take care of myself also, but I dont know how.

Comment by Becky Gatlin on February 19, 2009 at 9:49pm

Brea, Hi do you remember me talking with you about anti depressants. Well, I have a question for you. Is there anyone else in your family that has had this problem, because it does run in families. Mine goes back to my father. Hes now deceased, but my daughter, and son and I all have it. In fact the doctor told my son when he was in his early 20's that he would never be able to study or go to school, unless he took something. He has been on them since then and has never had another problem. He couldnt even work, when he was 20. He would get dizzy, and feel like he was going to pass out, which he never did, but it was awful. It was anxiety and depression. Of course they go together. I wish you would consider it. You are way to young to feel like that, and you are a beautiful girl. Dont let this destroy you. And dont feel bad if you do have to take them, because it is just like anything else. Like Diabetes, heart problems, cancer, whatever. It needs to be treated. Also, talk to a counsler who can help you meanwhile, when you get better you can get off them. They dont have to be for life. Let me know if you want to talk, I'm always here. Becky

Comment by Suzanne on February 19, 2009 at 6:55pm

Brea,

What that therapist did was unethical and in some states, illegal. I am so sorry to hear you had to deal with that!

Comment by Brea on February 19, 2009 at 1:28pm

ive been going through the same thing as you cathy. i have 0 motivation to do anything. my room is a mess my BS are out of control horrible i eat poorly...ugggh this is a disaster! i barely have the motivation to get up in the morning and go to work. ppl just dont understand that with diabetes your tired and when your sugars are high its hard to focus. im so frustrated. im 21 and have been diagnosed 3 years this march. im jsut not happy with myself. i went to a therapist and it helped but she never would return my calls to make another apt. so i just stopped going. some therapist huh? i need to find a job with benefits but then again i cant seem to find that motivation to go take my final test for what i went to school for. i have to take it by april or else i cant take it and that would be a waste of $5000 and my parents would kill me. ive been thinking of becoming a CNA. anyone know of any and have any advice on that? i just want to help me ppl. thats my real passion. not giving facials and massages and waxing like what i went to school for. i enjoy giving my time for others. its what im passionate about and i feel if i can get a job doing that i would be a happier brea :) i like that we all can come to this group and vent! its such a relief knowing that we're all NOT ALONE! thanks everybody!

Comment by Judith on February 18, 2009 at 6:18am

Ooh Cathy---love the eggs in the bathtub concept! I once threw a bunch of potted plants off the deck (atop our garage), but what a mess!......

Comment by Patrick O'Donnell on February 17, 2009 at 9:17pm

ppl that are depressed that take trazodone it also is helping you from getting neurapathy!

Comment by Cathy on February 17, 2009 at 9:06pm

I have time I go through like that to Barbara. I now take anti-depressants. They don't work that good for me they are celexa but better than it was. I have a little one so I just remind myself it is for him. I have no friends to hang out with so I feel alone most of the time so I feel crappy alot. I know how you feel. Reach out to anyone that will listen and be a shoulder when you need it. Vent often, don't bottle up. Give a good scream and cry and throw eggs in the bathtub. You'll feel better. Plus you want have that much of a mess to clean up.LOL

Comment by Barbara on February 16, 2009 at 7:02pm

How do you keep a handle on your diabetes when you feel so crappy and don't care. I am having a hard time doing the diabetes stuff in fact I am skipping a lot of stuff. Sorry just venting

Comment by Nikki H on February 11, 2009 at 10:21am

Do you realize how many times I misspell my name! LOL

Comment by Nikki H on February 11, 2009 at 10:20am

Rick,
Not that Im aware of... but you never know! Hockenberry is such an obscure name that I wouldnt be suprised. There is another Hockeberry that I occassionally see on the weather channel who gives advice about home care, kind of a DIY thing.
Nikki

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