Thanks everyone

[bakebeans]

I just wanna take a quick 5 minutes to say thanks to everyone for your help and advice over the last 5 months. You have really helped me and I hope lots of other people are able to find this place and get the help they need.

I’ve decided today I should take at least a few weeks away from here. I don’t feel I’m in a good place at the moment. My anxiety is so high. I’m finding myself spending hours on here, reading post from years ago and Diagnosing myself with all sorts diabetes related.

I may think I understand how this all works and I’m not going to let this beat me but the truth is I’m scared and I’m tired of constantly battling with myself have I eaten the right thing? Have I done enough exercise? Is this pain due to diabetes? The last few weeks have been rough and I don’t think that’s helping

I’m going to try and speak to my dr today because this isn’t who I am or who I want to be. I’m letting my family down and I’m not prepared to do that.

thanks once again everyone keep being awesome and I wish you all a happy and healthy future

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Thank you so much @bakebeans

I am really sorry that your anxiety is giving you trouble. Sometimes it can be good to take a break from Social Media (including forums!) and reconnect with the ‘real world’ but do remember that we care about you and come back and let us know how you are getting on when you feel able.

Are you talking to your GP about your anxiety? They may be able to refer you to specialist support or offer some medication to help you work through this tricky period.

Take care of yourself, and come back soon - even if it’s just to pop in and post a ‘hello’

(((((hugs)))))

 

[Ljc]

Thank you Bakedbeans.
I am really sorry to hear you are feeling so awful . Ditto everything @everydayupsanddowns has said and I hope your doctor is able to help you feel much better in yourself soon.

Please take care of yourself and only when you feel able, please let us know how you are because we do worry.
TC XXX

 

[Ditto]

(((hugs))) I hope you feel well enough soon to come back. A break does seem the best thing at the minute.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I’m letting my family down and I’m not prepared to do that.

thanks once again everyone keep being awesome and I wish you all a happy and healthy future

Please don’t feel you are letting anyone down. The mind is just as important to take care of and look after as the body, but we often trivialise difficulties with our own mental health - which is itself is unhelpful. Sometimes the body or the mind needs a bit of care, attention and recovery time.

If you had a raging fever, stomach upset or broken limb it would be obvious, and you would be more likely to ‘forgive yourself’ for needing some recovery time. You wouldn’t think for a moment that your family would feel you were ‘letting them down’.

And I’m sure they absolutely just want to help you, support you and stand alongside you as you recover, just as they would want to look after you if you had something physically wrong.

 

[Northerner]

Taking some time for perspective sounds like a good idea 🙂 We will always be here for you {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Flower]

Wishing you well @bakebeans, taking a step back is what is needed sometimes. 🙂

 

[SueEK]

Totally get what you are saying @bakebeans and sounds like you’ve made a really good decision for yourself. We will miss you but you must always put yourself first and I wish you well. Much love and warm hugs to you xxx

 

[KARNAK]

OH @bakebeans thankyou for your kind words. I am so sorry about the way you are feeling and hope your Dr can help you gain some respite. Please do not forget us because you are important and we certainly will not forget you, I went through it a few weeks ago and lasted a week without the forum and close friends in my home town. As you can see you have the full support of the forum and I trust your family and friends too, take care and special {{{HUGS}}} for you. xx

 

[Pine Marten]

Totally understandable, @bakebeans, and {{{hugs}}} from me too. Come back and see us in your own good time. All the best to you xxx