diabetes and depression

[nala]

anyone else find controlling impossible and get depressed?

 

[Northerner]

Hi nala, welcome to the forum 🙂 I think everyone has problems with control and depression from time to time, and what makes things worse is that poor control can affect your moods and make depression more likely. Have you spoken to your doctor or nurse about the depression? Are you on any medication for your diabetes, and how long have you been diagnosed?

 

[ukjohn]

Hi Nala, welcome

I don't find my diabetes control impossible, I find it a challenge. If I have a bad day or two, rather than get uptight about it, I just start afresh again the next day, knowing that I've got it right before, so can do it again. Stick with it it does get easier. As for depression, I'm lucky so far and not suffered with it, but speak to your doctor if you do.

John.

 

[Caroline]

Hi Nala, can't offer much in the way of help but hope you feel better soon.

 

[JohnCo]

Hello Nala, one can lead to the other and you end up in a vicious circle. So you need to do two things in my mind - make an appointment to see your doc. for some `happy pills`and let us know on here your details ie. how long since diagnosis, latest test results (improving or otherwise) what testing you do yourself, what sort of diet/food control you use plus any exercise, also what you have done to gain knowledge of diabetes?
You have already taken a big step in gaining control by simply sharing your problem on here! JohnCo.