"No, but I'm T2 and I have swallowed a lot of pills. That doesn't make me hypochondriac. I just did what I had to. You gotta do what you gotta do."
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Do you consider yourself to be a hypochondriac?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stemwinder Feb 22. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I started thinking about whether I'm a hypochondriac or not after my doctor's appointment the other day. We reviewed the 22 medications that I'm currently taking every day, some twice a day -…Continue
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Spock replied to Janice's discussion 'Do you consider yourself to be a hypochondriac?'"I focus on my health with knowledge, and am very careful to research suggested scrips before filling. I often go back with questions and the doctor retreats from the scrip. I sometimes feel like the prescription pad is an easy way to move the…"
Janice replied to Janice's discussion 'Do you consider yourself to be a hypochondriac?'"I'm on so many meds because I'm t1 diabetic and I had a kidney transplant a year and a half ago. Prior to the transplant, I went into an extreme depression, which increased my blood sugar and anxiety levels, affected my heart…"
Janice commented on Jen's blog post '1.6, yikes!'"Ya, I really think you need an insulin adjustment. There should be some diabetic nurses available who can easily determine patterns in your sugar levels. After I had my kidney transplant, I had to write down my sugar levels about 5 times a day. The…"
Janice commented on Jen's blog post '1.6, yikes!'"You might want to talk to your doctor about your doses of insulin and make an adjustment, if necessary. Perhaps you're taking too much insulin when you go to bed. The danger is if you go into a sugar low while you're sleeping."
Janice commented on rrrruff's blog post 'Anyone out there with Kidney complications? I need your help.'"Hi rrrufff,
I'm t1 and I had a kidney transplant in July, 2011. It's been difficult for me both physically and mentally, but everybody has a different experience with it. I wasn't on dialysis, but I probably should have been. I…"
Jacob's mom commented on Janice's blog post 'Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?'"what a heavy load you have had to bear. so glad you are sharing and bring it forth so that you can release it and live for now with the blessing of your new kidney. set the past aside and move into today, one greatful moment at a time. i hope you…"
Janice commented on Janice's blog post 'Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?'"Beechbeard, I've had a lot of anger over the years too.
I've never done this before, but I'm actually going to tell my story, so I hope you guys don't get bored. When I was diagnosed with t1, I was visiting my parents, as I was a…"
Janice commented on Danny's group 'TRAVELING THE WORLD WITH DIABETES'"Drugs can be hard to come by when you're a t1 diabetic working or travelling through Southeast Asia. I had the opportunity to teach 20 minutes from North Korea and did so for two years. After finishing work, I travelled through Thailand,…"
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acidrock23 commented on Janice's blog post 'Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?'"I totally agree that the best way to approach diabetes is to work to own it! I was 16 when I was dx'ed and sort of embraced diabetes as just another part of sex, partying and rock and roll and didn't look back too much. I had some *wild*…"
Stemwinder commented on Janice's blog post 'Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?'"Being T2 I realize the shame that can be heaped upon us. We can create our own shame by feeling that we are a burden on others but we did not ask for this disease so why feel ashamed.
Good for you for deciding to take ownership for this disease…"
Jacob's mom commented on Janice's blog post 'Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?'"what a touching post, my son is only 14 and feel that his shame is more age related self consciousness, i am working hard to help make jacob a "happy" well adjusted diabetic, i am 100% with you in that anger, resentment, fear are all not…"
beechbeard commented on Janice's blog post 'Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?'"Anger was my constant companion for a least 30 years. I got so used to being depressed that it became a "security" blanket - I thought people who took pills were weak. I finally got fed up and asked my endo for help. He prescribed an SSRI…"
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Janice posted a blog postAre you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?
I've always been ashamed of the fact that I'm T1 diabetic. Why? Because it's caused so many problems in my life, I feel many people think I'm a "weak" person, and somewhat fragile. I've had to endure a ruptured appendix, a kidney transplant, and a couple of other surgeries over the past few years, and it's not something I'm proud of. Every time a friend or family member walks into the hospital to visit me, I've got a plethora of tubes and needles hooked up to every orface of my body. It's…See More
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Are you ashamed of having diabetes? How do you get past the shame?
Posted on November 30, 2012 at 8:33am 6 Comments 0 Likes
I've always been ashamed of the fact that I'm T1 diabetic. Why? Because it's caused so many problems in my life, I feel many people think I'm a "weak" person, and somewhat fragile. I've had to endure a ruptured appendix, a kidney transplant, and a couple of other surgeries over the past few years, and it's not something I'm proud of. Every time a friend or family member walks into the hospital to visit me, I've got a plethora of tubes and needles hooked up to every orface of my body. It's…
Continue My sister is getting tested to see if she is a match!
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:10am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Nel,
Thanks for checking up on me. Ironically, since my last blog, one of my sisters has come forward and is getting tested. She knows nothing about the blog I posted, or about how I was feeling.
The doctors have found out she is "a match", but that is just the first step. She still has to go through a ton of tests to see if our anti-bodies are compatible, etc.... So... so far, so good, but it's going to take some time. It doesn't help that I worry all the time - about… Continue
Thanks for checking up on me. Ironically, since my last blog, one of my sisters has come forward and is getting tested. She knows nothing about the blog I posted, or about how I was feeling.
The doctors have found out she is "a match", but that is just the first step. She still has to go through a ton of tests to see if our anti-bodies are compatible, etc.... So... so far, so good, but it's going to take some time. It doesn't help that I worry all the time - about… Continue
How do you ask for a kidney?
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 3:44pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Have you ever wanted something so bad, you'd do anything for it? What I want is something that I can't buy in a store. It's not something I'm craving, like a hamburger or an ice cream. It's a kidney - a key body organ.
My problem is that I can't find the words to ask anyone for a kidney. I haven't asked anyone because I'm fearful of rejection. Instead, I've sort of expected that someone would come forward and just offer one, but that hasn't been the case. It's been two years since I… Continue
My problem is that I can't find the words to ask anyone for a kidney. I haven't asked anyone because I'm fearful of rejection. Instead, I've sort of expected that someone would come forward and just offer one, but that hasn't been the case. It's been two years since I… Continue
Discrimination in the workplace
Posted on April 23, 2011 at 10:20am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Over the past few years, I've worked as a writer, writing installation manuals and specification sheets for a software company. When I found out I needed a kidney transplant two years ago, I advised my superiors at work and ever since, they have been trying to get rid of me. My boss has tried to make me quit so I wouldn't receive any benefits, nor have a chance to go on unemployment insurance. But they know if they fire me or lay me off it will be case of unlawful dismissal.
Now, it… Continue
Now, it… Continue
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- At 4:18am on November 4, 2012,
lotsofshots said… 
- At 2:38pm on October 25, 2012,
PJ said… Hi, Janice,
Thanks for your comment in the depression group. I am going to counseling and have tried antidepressants. There's a lot of sadness in my life right now and am trying to deal with them the best I can. I try to count my blessings and think happy thoughts, but it's hard right now. you are in my prayers.
- At 7:47pm on September 29, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Janice....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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- At 7:10am on September 29, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Janice. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 2:47am on September 29, 2012,
brokenpole said… Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 12:47pm on June 10, 2012,
nel said…
Janice...how are you ? Have not seen you around ...ready to give a bit of an update sincee the transplant in 2011 ??..
- At 9:11am on October 8, 2011,
- Hello Janice,
I copied and pasted from the Canada disussion you replied to ...just in case you will not see it .
"Janice, would this be helpful ??
https://selfmanage.org/onlinebc/hl/hlMain
I found this link on facebook ...I don't know , if this is open to BC residents only ?
I have taken the course , which was held in Vernon , BC ( was not available online in those days ) . There was a workshop planned here in my community for the summer , not enough participants ...and re-scheduled for fall ."
- At 8:21am on September 29, 2011,
Doris D said…
- At 6:56am on September 29, 2011,
Jeffrey said…
- At 4:38am on September 29, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Janice xxxx
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
♥ I was reading you blog "Descrimination in the Workplace"....what insensitive bas@#&@ that boss is! Many many hugs dear friend....so happy that the transplant took place and you are doing well, in spite of the side effects of all the medications. Your job now is to get stronger ♥
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