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Feeling down
- Thread starter MrClean
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So sorry to hear how diabetes is making you feel, even to the point of considering suicide, and about the frustrations you‘ve had getting the right care, and in some interactions with healthcare professionals.
Some people ave suggested in the past that it might be helpful if different types of diabetes were called completely different things. I’m not sure how much that would help though.
All types of diabetes are serious, and carry big risks to long term mental and physical health. The proportions of people living with different types partly explain why coverage in the media can seem a bit skewed at times (because for every 10 people affected by diabetes, 9 of them would have T2. But you are not alone in feeling this frustration. Just as some people with T2 are frustrated at the lack of availability of BG monitors, CGM or insulin pumps for people with T2.
As a person living with T1, you should definitely be eligible for Libre or another form of CGM under current guidance. Are you seen on a hospital clinic? Or at your GP? Either way, you should ask about getting access. Members here can help provide links to the relevant NICE guidance if that helps.
Please look after yourself, and don’t lose hope. You are important. You matter. You deserve to be happy.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the Diabetes UK helpline 0345 123 2399 (Mon-Fri 9-6), or call The Samaritans at any time on 116 123 - they can help you.
RichardsUsername
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The media have their own agenda. TV channels will broadcast what people want to watch.
As others have said. Look after number one. Your health.
I would agree Type 2 seems to be more talked about. Try to focus on what you can do for your health.
As you have mentioned suicide that always needs to be taken seriously and would advise you seek help.
Try not to get hung up on which type is more popular although I do understand your frustration.
I hope things improve for you.
As others have said. Look after number one. Your health.
I would agree Type 2 seems to be more talked about. Try to focus on what you can do for your health.
As you have mentioned suicide that always needs to be taken seriously and would advise you seek help.
Try not to get hung up on which type is more popular although I do understand your frustration.
I hope things improve for you.
RichardsUsername
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I appreciate what you're saying. I was seeing a consultant every 3 months and had the same 5 questions, 15 minutes and you're done. And that was typical.
Sometimes as I suggested the other day, there is no magic bullet.
But I would suggest you don't give up. The alternative is a not a good one.
I also appreciate you've been through a lot. I would also suggest you are the master of your own destiny.
I have one question for you Limerick, if I may. How did you make it this far? You don't need to answer. But it's worth thinking about.
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I have seen the few weeks back thinks i have something simlair to Bipolar called emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) but i think i am a Manic depressive another Psychiatrist said i had borderline personality disorder (BPD) ive only seen the first Psychiatrist twice over the phone and the second Psychiatrist i seen face to face at the Caludon Centre my self harm has gotton worst i have been on Quetiapine and mirtazapine for years with no diagnoses, this is why i type some things that could have been said better its because half of my life i have been fighting the health service, i talk to profesonal workers about my Type 1 diabetes and they say oh my friends Mums sisters boyfriend has Diabetes or they something else like my dogs got Diabetes, some things people say plus i feel ignored not that i want attention just treatment, i do have Libra sensors but took me long time to get them.
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That sounds really tough for you @MrClean
Mental health services in the UK do seem to be struggling with lack of resources and funding - which makes things incredibly difficult for anyone affected.
Hope you are able to get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment for your condition, and help and support with your temptations to self-harm.
Have you tried any of the support offered by Mind, the national mental health charity?
There are links here to wellbeing resources, and also places you can turn to at times of crisis
https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/
Mental health services in the UK do seem to be struggling with lack of resources and funding - which makes things incredibly difficult for anyone affected.
Hope you are able to get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment for your condition, and help and support with your temptations to self-harm.
Have you tried any of the support offered by Mind, the national mental health charity?
There are links here to wellbeing resources, and also places you can turn to at times of crisis
https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/
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