"I've only been a T1 diabetic for two years. Talk about a life changer. I was working full time and 50 hrs a week husband and father of 5. Just can't do it all any more."
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Tired! Just tired!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lois Apr 19, 2012. 19 Replies 1 Like
To All, really having I don't want to be a diabettic day. I know, I know it is all about consistency and the slip ups leed to a shorter life. Today I could cash it all in. Tired of checking, tired of…Continue
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Frankie Sloane replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"COming from someone who totally has those days too (what Type 1 doesn't!!), I have to say, don't live your diabetic life in fear of all of the ominous things that are waiting to destroy you. I think that's one of the worse things that…"
Stonefish replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"Thanks all! I have turned the page and recommitted."
"It's true time does weigh heavy when it comes to living with a chronic disease like Diabetes. But living with this disease into the senior years can contribute to the load. In our senior years we have senior physical problems that adds to the…"
Spock replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"How long have you had diabetes? It is always stressful, but with time the episodes of "tired" rear their ugly head less often. It is so matter of fact with all my friends, that no one thinks to ask "so how ya feelin." And my…"
jeffojeda replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"Hey Stonefish. Totally know how you feel, man. I have those days. Sometimes to often. Take it one step at a time. it can all bog us down. But think of it this way: Today is just today. So take a day to let the stress go and the anger and frustration…"
TJ replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"Totally understand how you are feeling. I only started getting the same emotions when I started getting into control.
The positive point is that you wouldn`t have these thoughts if you didn`t care about your diabetes. For me it has been 6 years ago…"
TimmyMac replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"I've had good ones from people
"So hows your diabetes feeling?" "Theres a needle in my arm... how do you THINK it feels?"
and this might be a small silver lining...
You really don't HAVE to wear shoes everywhere. As…"
Doris D replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"Stonefish we've all had days (weeks) like that. This is what I was told.....pick urself up by the boot straps and maybe tomorrow will be better. So that's what I do. Yes things could be lots worse."
acidrock23 replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"It doesn't matter. We can complain about it, be correct in our assertion that diabetes is a horrible disease, we can donate money and argue that it be properly spend but, you will still have to deal with it. It doesn't matter if anyone is…"
Gary replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"Why does everyone seem to use "things could be worse" to justify a horrific problem? IMO diabetes is one of the worst things one can endure. Sure there are some diseases that are worse but its a small percentage of people that have them. I…"
Robin Neel replied to Stonefish's discussion 'Tired! Just tired!'"Yes I Have had a very bad week myself...but I do know things could be worse. I just have to "suck it up cupcake" and keep going. Try to focus on all the blessings I have and not dwell on the diabetes. I have had it for 42 years...some days…"
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- At 12:03pm on April 27, 2011,
catlover said… - Hi Stonefish- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
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Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
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Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 1:18pm on April 26, 2011,
Marie B said… - hello Stonefish, welcome! Has that mixer happened yet? if so, how was it it? please blog.
- At 12:12pm on April 26, 2011, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO THE BEST DIABETIC FAMILY YOU WILL EVER SEE MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have a question just ask one of us or go to our Forum and ask it and all of us will try to help you. We're like a family though (you know how all families agree and disagree right? WEll that's us some agree with what ppl say some don't. Families huh?)
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