scottishguy14
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Hi all my very first time looking into this subject, will be going to the doctor very soon to discuss what happened to me but looking for a little advice or reassurance for the moment please?
Had a pretty tough week, 3 funerals in the space of 5 weeks, one directly related the other 2 on my wife's side, so a lot of support and running around trying to help people which has taken it's toll on me I feel and has been emotionally draining.
Sorry I'm getting ahead of myself a little.. I was bang on 15 stone about 6-7 weeks ago, I'm 42, fairly recent, just under 6 foot, active but not fit - I walk mostly about 4 miles a day at a reasonable pace, I don't smoke, don't drink sociably much as I drive most days, I like red wine with my wife on a Friday night 1-2 (at most) bottles between us which usually is left over on a Saturday, so I didn't consider myself a big drinker compared to my friends.
I do run my own business for several years, which has been tough the past few years but opportunities lie ahead of me an overall I am/was feeling optimistic.
A friend encouraged me to go on a low carb diet, as it had worked for him, so after 8 years or so of being 15 stone and wanting to be healthier I gave it a try. I unwisely didn't consult anyone although I read some material on the internet, which seemed encouraging and the recipes were things I liked mostly. Sorry if I'm going on..
But my diet was most a yoghurt or porridge in the morning, a cup of tea/or coffee mid morning, a pre prepared (by myself salad) which was mostly green leaves, tomatoes, and oily fish or chicken with balsamic vinegar or pesto, my evening meal was pretty much the same, alternating fish and chicken. I tried to eat at roughly the same times and generally felt quite good. I increased my exercise slightly, a few jogs and weights but not excessive. And I dropped half a stone in the first 10 days which was a little alarming at first but I was told that was to be expected. A few more weeks later I'm 14 stone and was aiming for 13 - most of my body fat is on my belly, man boobs.
No one really commented and I built a routine of cooking my own meals at night, the fridge always full of fresh, fruit and salad, so I was convinced I was doing well. No potatoes, no pasta, no rice and no sweet cereal, put fruit in my porridge. Sorry just realised how much I've written .. back to the point.
Had a good first half to yesterday, my wife/daughter went out most of the afternoon, evening - they didn't contact me and it was getting late, so I chased them, I was cool but annoyed that they hadn't bothered to check on me or their dinner. Looking back I should have eaten but I was waiting on them - a mistake but I didn't want to be selfish. When they did arrive (8pm) I was really shaky, angry and emotional - never violent and I didn't swear but they did seem intimidated by me and felt I was over reacting.
My daughter offered me a small amount of Irn Bru, which I accepted as I was, shaking and trying to keep my composure, this did help me calm down, so I had a quick bowl of pesto and mash, that I had made for them earlier, a can of pilchards and tomatoes, (didn't eat what I had made for them because I was upset), again a bit out of character for me.
After trying to explain why I felt justifiably angry I didn't get anywhere so clammed up and was left alone, which wasn't what I wanted. I nodded off briefly, listening to calm music on my headphones. Our dog woke from his sleep and cried and my wife appeared, showing concern, naturally, but it annoyed me how quickly she responded after leaving me on my own for a few hours - so I went to bed. Midnight, I think, this is when she decided to talk to me.
I spoke calmly, a bit upset, but did my best to make myself understood despite being extremely tired and emotional. She kept me talking, despite several requests to leave it until, 2-3am. I could not get to sleep and felt cold, I had a glass of water, I don't always do this. And decided to go have a bite of a banana as it was all I could think that might help my body.
Hope I haven't bored you - I'll wind up now with where I am now, I've had roughly 4 hours of bad sleep, I've eaten a bowl of porridge, a small sweetish fruit biscuit thing and 2 cups of tea and a very small amount of flat irn bru. I took the dog for a half hour walk and, rescheduled most/all my meetings for today. I feel a little tired, a bit anxious but calm and thinking of next steps.
Does all of the above sound typical of diabetes? Difficult to say I know before I have spoken properly with a doctor/dietician. Everyone around me has their own losses/worries and issues and I don't wan't to add to it so am trying to be self controlled and reading as much as I can before talking to the doctor, which is partly why am detailing as much as I can, which I never do, to seek some advice and possibly help other in the same boat.
From what I have read I don't have any of the other 'typical' symptoms, hands and feet were a bit cold but it was a cold night and I was still wearing what I had on earlier in the day when it was warmer, t-shirt and shorts. I normally have a pee, just before bed and once in the morning. I did go twice last night but I was awake most of the night and had water late which I wouldn't normally do. No headache, a bit of tension in the neck, and a kept giving myself a start when I almost nodded off. When I did sleep it was pretty calm, only having a bit of a worky dream as I awoke, that's not too unusual in my busy schedule. So apart from a broken up eating schedule, trying too hard to please and as a consequence feeling under appreciated and a bit of a doormat. I just feel worried for me, and a bit solitary.
I'll stop here, really hope I haven't depressed you all, it's helped me play back and empty my head. I will peak back for answers/ advice any questions and hopefully a positive update. Thanks in advance.
Had a pretty tough week, 3 funerals in the space of 5 weeks, one directly related the other 2 on my wife's side, so a lot of support and running around trying to help people which has taken it's toll on me I feel and has been emotionally draining.
Sorry I'm getting ahead of myself a little.. I was bang on 15 stone about 6-7 weeks ago, I'm 42, fairly recent, just under 6 foot, active but not fit - I walk mostly about 4 miles a day at a reasonable pace, I don't smoke, don't drink sociably much as I drive most days, I like red wine with my wife on a Friday night 1-2 (at most) bottles between us which usually is left over on a Saturday, so I didn't consider myself a big drinker compared to my friends.
I do run my own business for several years, which has been tough the past few years but opportunities lie ahead of me an overall I am/was feeling optimistic.
A friend encouraged me to go on a low carb diet, as it had worked for him, so after 8 years or so of being 15 stone and wanting to be healthier I gave it a try. I unwisely didn't consult anyone although I read some material on the internet, which seemed encouraging and the recipes were things I liked mostly. Sorry if I'm going on..
But my diet was most a yoghurt or porridge in the morning, a cup of tea/or coffee mid morning, a pre prepared (by myself salad) which was mostly green leaves, tomatoes, and oily fish or chicken with balsamic vinegar or pesto, my evening meal was pretty much the same, alternating fish and chicken. I tried to eat at roughly the same times and generally felt quite good. I increased my exercise slightly, a few jogs and weights but not excessive. And I dropped half a stone in the first 10 days which was a little alarming at first but I was told that was to be expected. A few more weeks later I'm 14 stone and was aiming for 13 - most of my body fat is on my belly, man boobs.
No one really commented and I built a routine of cooking my own meals at night, the fridge always full of fresh, fruit and salad, so I was convinced I was doing well. No potatoes, no pasta, no rice and no sweet cereal, put fruit in my porridge. Sorry just realised how much I've written .. back to the point.
Had a good first half to yesterday, my wife/daughter went out most of the afternoon, evening - they didn't contact me and it was getting late, so I chased them, I was cool but annoyed that they hadn't bothered to check on me or their dinner. Looking back I should have eaten but I was waiting on them - a mistake but I didn't want to be selfish. When they did arrive (8pm) I was really shaky, angry and emotional - never violent and I didn't swear but they did seem intimidated by me and felt I was over reacting.
My daughter offered me a small amount of Irn Bru, which I accepted as I was, shaking and trying to keep my composure, this did help me calm down, so I had a quick bowl of pesto and mash, that I had made for them earlier, a can of pilchards and tomatoes, (didn't eat what I had made for them because I was upset), again a bit out of character for me.
After trying to explain why I felt justifiably angry I didn't get anywhere so clammed up and was left alone, which wasn't what I wanted. I nodded off briefly, listening to calm music on my headphones. Our dog woke from his sleep and cried and my wife appeared, showing concern, naturally, but it annoyed me how quickly she responded after leaving me on my own for a few hours - so I went to bed. Midnight, I think, this is when she decided to talk to me.
I spoke calmly, a bit upset, but did my best to make myself understood despite being extremely tired and emotional. She kept me talking, despite several requests to leave it until, 2-3am. I could not get to sleep and felt cold, I had a glass of water, I don't always do this. And decided to go have a bite of a banana as it was all I could think that might help my body.
Hope I haven't bored you - I'll wind up now with where I am now, I've had roughly 4 hours of bad sleep, I've eaten a bowl of porridge, a small sweetish fruit biscuit thing and 2 cups of tea and a very small amount of flat irn bru. I took the dog for a half hour walk and, rescheduled most/all my meetings for today. I feel a little tired, a bit anxious but calm and thinking of next steps.
Does all of the above sound typical of diabetes? Difficult to say I know before I have spoken properly with a doctor/dietician. Everyone around me has their own losses/worries and issues and I don't wan't to add to it so am trying to be self controlled and reading as much as I can before talking to the doctor, which is partly why am detailing as much as I can, which I never do, to seek some advice and possibly help other in the same boat.
From what I have read I don't have any of the other 'typical' symptoms, hands and feet were a bit cold but it was a cold night and I was still wearing what I had on earlier in the day when it was warmer, t-shirt and shorts. I normally have a pee, just before bed and once in the morning. I did go twice last night but I was awake most of the night and had water late which I wouldn't normally do. No headache, a bit of tension in the neck, and a kept giving myself a start when I almost nodded off. When I did sleep it was pretty calm, only having a bit of a worky dream as I awoke, that's not too unusual in my busy schedule. So apart from a broken up eating schedule, trying too hard to please and as a consequence feeling under appreciated and a bit of a doormat. I just feel worried for me, and a bit solitary.
I'll stop here, really hope I haven't depressed you all, it's helped me play back and empty my head. I will peak back for answers/ advice any questions and hopefully a positive update. Thanks in advance.
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