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Cathy Jacobson I am done --- I am depressed

This is a vent, if you aren't into being angry or depressed, please move along. ********************************************************************************************************************* Dh informed me today that we can't make it on the money we have coming in. Now there's a new one, since I handle the checkbook and the phone calls, like I didn't know that. Okay, so what's the answer. I still am unable to go to work....even part time, it's a permanent disability I have, not a vacat… Continue

Added by Cathy Jacobson on September 24, 2009 at 9:01pm — 4 Comments

Lydia Martin Everyday...a struggle

I start every day buckled in and ready for this roller coaster. I can do it! Just get through it! A freakish high, a plummet to a devastating low and spiraling side-wind while I'm distracted with the kids and work. Before I know it the worst hits me and I feel sick, grumpy and tired...enough already! I want off of this ride! No, this isn't amusing at all. I cry thinking about doing it again tomorrow. I do all that I'm supposed to for a month, maybe, until I get so fed up...so discouraged...that… Continue

Added by Lydia Martin on August 20, 2009 at 12:03am — 20 Comments

Lacy My one year T1 anniversary

My one year T1 anniversary is coming up at the end of August. Diabetes is my beloved enemy. I hate giving myself shots, lancing my finger, counting each carb I put into my mouth. I hate the complication of diabetes that crouches around the corner waiting to pounce on me and my fellow diabetics. Occasionally I have anger, hatred, sadness, fear, depression at this grotesque monster that lives within me. … Continue

Added by Lacy on August 9, 2009 at 6:30pm — 22 Comments

Bobby I Lost My Job

I just learned last Tuesday that I was being laid off from my job as a pastor. My heart is breaking, and I don't have a clue what we're going to do or where we're going to go. They gave me a half-way decent severence package, which includes insurance through the end of September. My Insulin costs nearly 1300 dollars for a 90 day supply. What if I don't have a job and insurance within 60 days? I have high blood pressure, an enlarged prostate, Hepatitis C, and sleep apnea. How in the world will I… Continue

Added by Bobby on August 2, 2009 at 7:49pm — 4 Comments

Cathy Jacobson I"m done, ( SLIGHT TIRADE INVOLVED)

Stick me with a fork, I am done! Weighed in today and gained another .8. Not much but when you add it to my 13.2 you get a whoppin' 14 lbs I've GAINED this summer since upping the dosage on my Metformin from 1000 mg (1 AM; 1 PM) to 2000 ( 1000 AM; 1000 after dinner) plus two 20 mg amaryl. I'm done! If I thought that dropping it back down again would help me, I'd be happy to do it with or without doc's consent. I have worked hard to lose this 52 lbs, and as of today, I now get to lose another 14… Continue

Added by Cathy Jacobson on July 29, 2009 at 2:50pm — 2 Comments

Suzanne Diabetes, Anger, & Depression

Please check out my blog at http://mindfuldiabetes.blogspot.com/ Often when you meet another person with diabetes there is an instant connection between the two of you. An understanding that is unspoken and felt deeply. Why is this? Is it because the other person understands the emotional burden of living with diabetes and feels it too? To me it seems like a good possibility. Many feelings are associated with the diagnosis of di… Continue

Added by Suzanne on July 9, 2009 at 7:14pm — 3 Comments

Manny Hernandez Diabetes Burnout: to address the emotional impact of diabetes

Diabetes is not only a condition you treat with insulin, oral meds, diet and/or exercise. Diabetes, as a chronic condition, takes an important toll over our emotions: it's simply hard to deal with something that won't go away ever no matter what... you can control it but you can't remove it (not yet… Continue

Added by Manny Hernandez on June 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Jenn B. Such a thing as being too positve?

So I'm majorly reliving my diagnosis upon this anniversary of 1 year ago this week. And not at all in a positve way. All the anger, frustration, resentment, despair, depression...it's all been very strong this week. I haven't been llike that continuously for the past year, but I always had those moments, which from reading other D's stories, seems normal. I believe that when one is in pain, sometimes you cannot see clearly, but you can see things you're unable to see otherwise. In these moments… Continue

Added by Jenn B. on May 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — 5 Comments

Jenn B. On my 1 year anniversary of being diagnosed with Type 1

Dear pancreas, It's been a year since you decided to let me know you were no longer going to produce the insulin I need to live. I'm still angry at you about this. I hope we can make peace soon, because I miss my old self so badly but I know you can't change your destruction. I want to forgive you. I want to understand. I hope one day I do. Truly, Your mind & soul. Continue

Added by Jenn B. on May 19, 2009 at 8:44pm — 4 Comments

Amy Pain and Disease

I was diagnosed with Diabetes II in October of 2008 and my very kind and hopeful doctor let me try exercise and diet first before putting me on any medication. I appreciated that she had confidence in me. I did Weight Watchers and tried to move more. The efforts were not acknowledged by my body... I have had four spine surgeries since 1999, the last being in 2004. I have chronic back pain and as a result have gained about 60 lbs. since this process began. Before 1999 I was always skinny, slim,… Continue

Added by Amy on May 9, 2009 at 11:42am — 1 Comment

Lois La Rose Life Is Tough and Then ......

My name is Lois. I've been a diabetic for over 20 years. So long, that I can't even remember when I was DXd (as an adult). I'm not only finding it tough enough to plan meals and exercise, but I am battling physical problems. From neuropathy in the feet, swelling, fevers, massive weight gain, possible skin cancer, depression, lymphedema, drug interactions and now anemia. I'm a walking basket case and, if I didn't know myself better, I'd say I was a hypochondriac!! My DR hasn't even suggested thi… Continue

Added by Lois La Rose on March 22, 2009 at 4:33pm — 17 Comments

Karen new questions from a newbie!!

I have a question I havent' had a chance to ask my doctor or anyone yet. Here goes..sorry if it sounds dumb to some,but I really have no clue,.. what is frozen shoulder, as in how it relates to diabetes? I have my right shoulder that has me in pain everyday and night with no relief. They are now starting physical thearpy on it which i do not understand because I was told I had bone spurs and arthritis in the collar bone. How can therapy help these? Now because my right shoulder is so painful I a… Continue

Added by Karen on April 21, 2008 at 3:16pm — 4 Comments

Manny Hernandez How Latinos Can Cope With Diabetes and Depression

Recently published this column on dLife: "The link between diabetes and depression is fairly visible by now. Studies have shown that depressive symptoms increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and people with diabetes seemingly have twice the risk of experiencing depression compared to those without the disorder. But the elephant in the room seems to be how this situation affects minorities, especially Latinos."… Continue

Added by Manny Hernandez on February 29, 2008 at 7:07pm — 2 Comments

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