Having a good cry tonight..

[Lizzy78]

Would just like to thank everyone for their kind posts so far. Was diagnosed on the 12th of this month and have been trying to stay positive so far for me and my family.

Tonight I have to admit I've just had a big cry to myself. All so overwhelming. Just feel lost and can't concentrate on anything.

 

[SB2015]

Would just like to thank everyone for their kind posts so far. Was diagnosed on the 12th of this month and have been trying to stay positive so far for me and my family.

Tonight I have to admit I've just had a big cry to myself. All so overwhelming. Just feel lost and can't concentrate on anything.

Hi Lizzy. You have had a big shock, you are taking in a lot of knew info, finding out about a new way of life, as well as managing all that you did before. It is not surprising that you have had a big cry, and this is a good place to say, as we really do understand what you are giong through. It will get easier, but don’t worry about coming on here for a good rant, moan, cry, ...

A BIG HUG from me.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Big hug from me too x
It's such a shock and big adjustment, the same as a bereavement. We're all here to help you through it x

 

[Robin]

Hugs from me too, it’s not surprising, you’ve got a lot to take in and learn, while trying to keep a family together. Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint, take it a chunk at a time and you’ll get there.

 

[Lizzy78]

Hi Lizzy. You have had a big shock, you are taking in a lot of knew info, finding out about a new way of life, as well as managing all that you did before. It is not surprising that you have had a big cry, and this is a good place to say, as we really do understand what you are giong through. It will get easier, but don’t worry about coming on here for a good rant, moan, cry, ...

A BIG HUG from me.

Thanks SB. I'm just a bit all over the place at the moment..It's good to know there is support here.

 

[Lizzy78]

Big hug from me too x
It's such a shock and big adjustment, the same as a bereavement. We're all here to help you through it x

Thanks Lucy.

It does feel like a bereavement. My life as I have always known it is now gone.

 

[Lizzy78]

Hugs from me too, it’s not surprising, you’ve got a lot to take in and learn, while trying to keep a family together. Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint, take it a chunk at a time and you’ll get there.

Thanks for your kind words Robin. Just feel like everything is on hold for me now.

 

[Tickledpinknot]

Hope you can find a peaceful way for the future. Be kind to yourself as you realise what works for you.
I was diagnosed 9 months ago and am only recently feeling confident about making decisions about daily management.
It will get easier. Take care xx

 

[Lizzy78]

Hope you can find a peaceful way for the future. Be kind to yourself as you realise what works for you.
I was diagnosed 9 months ago and am only recently feeling confident about making decisions about daily management.
It will get easier. Take care xx

Thank you. I'm just pinning my hopes on the notion that time is going to be the best teacher.

 

[eggyg]

I’m probably one of a handful of people who knew I would ‘ get’ diabetes. I had had most of my pancreas removed so the probability was quite high. Even so when three years after my op I was told I was diabetic, I still was in shock and confused and all the things you are going through. What you are feeling is perfectly normal and having a good cry is par for the course. I still throw my rattle out of the pram on occasions and I am 8 years down the road. You’ve joined the right place, ask us anything, someone will know the answer or point you in the right direction. Diabetes will soon be the new “ normal” for you and your family. Elaine.

 

[Lizzy78]

I’m probably one of a handful of people who knew I would ‘ get’ diabetes. I had had most of my pancreas removed so the probability was quite high. Even so when three years after my op I was told I was diabetic, I still was in shock and confused and all the things you are going through. What you are feeling is perfectly normal and having a good cry is par for the course. I still throw my rattle out of the pram on occasions and I am 8 years down the road. You’ve joined the right place, ask us anything, someone will know the answer or point you in the right direction. Diabetes will soon be the new “ normal” for you and your family. Elaine.

Thanks Elaine..very kind and reassuring words. I am in shock at the minute I think. It's going to take time to sink in.

 

[Sharron1]

Would just like to thank everyone for their kind posts so far. Was diagnosed on the 12th of this month and have been trying to stay positive so far for me and my family.

Tonight I have to admit I've just had a big cry to myself. All so overwhelming. Just feel lost and can't concentrate on anything.

It is overwhelming, but take your time. Keep posting on the forum.I have found it such a great help.🙂

 

[trophywench]

You say you feel your life is on hold - so make plans to restart it - not immediately but you need to start planning it!

 

[Wirrallass]

Would just like to thank everyone for their kind posts so far. Was diagnosed on the 12th of this month and have been trying to stay positive so far for me and my family.

Tonight I have to admit I've just had a big cry to myself. All so overwhelming. Just feel lost and can't concentrate on anything.

It's ok to have a good cry Lizzy ~ it's a release valve to what you are experiencing. Being diagnosed comes as a shock and is a daunting prospect but fear not hun coz we as a forum are here to escort you on your diabetes journey so you're not alone. Be gentle with yourself. Take care and look after yourself. (((Hugs))) x

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[Carlos]

Would just like to thank everyone for their kind posts so far. Was diagnosed on the 12th of this month and have been trying to stay positive so far for me and my family.

Tonight I have to admit I've just had a big cry to myself. All so overwhelming. Just feel lost and can't concentrate on anything.

Crying is good. It will get easier sooner than you think.

When I was diagnosed I was in the last year of my degree, and one of the things that helped me was the idea that I had lots of things to do, so diabetes was just something I had to get on with to be able to do those things. Focus on what you have to live for, your diabetes is just a side show to that. I did get down and scared at times, but I didn't allow that to dominate my life, and focusing on my goals helped with that.

I have always been a big heavy metal fan, and there was this band called Helloween. They were big in the late 80s, but in the early 90s they released two rather poor albums. They eventually fired their singer, and released a new album about the time I was diagnosed. My brother got the CD and brought it for me to the hospital, and it was so good, their best to date. I remember sitting in my room listening to it, and the last song came up. It is called Still we Go, full of energy and optimism, and it really helped, I may need injections of insulin for life, but life is much more than that, so still I go. And I did cry listening to that song.

 

[Lizzy78]

Thank you all for your lovely comments. Hearing about all your experiences is a real help. I had a better day today, seen the dietician this morning who ran through a lot of stuff, then popped in to say hi to all my work colleagues this afternoon. Hopefully I will feel a lot more comfortable with this condition as time goes on, I guess it's all very early days for me. And it's good to know there is a lot of support from people here who know exactly what I am going through.

 

[SB2015]

Thank you all for your lovely comments. Hearing about all your experiences is a real help. I had a better day today, seen the dietician this morning who ran through a lot of stuff, then popped in to say hi to all my work colleagues this afternoon. Hopefully I will feel a lot more comfortable with this condition as time goes on, I guess it's all very early days for me. And it's good to know there is a lot of support from people here who know exactly what I am going through.

Glad to hear that today has been better. You will get used to this new normal life, but it does take time.

Great that you were able to pop in and see your colleagues.
That is one step taken and may well make it easier when you get back to work. When you are ready to do that you could talk to them about a phased return. Any questions about that just ask.

 

[zuludog]

There's nothing wrong with having a good cry now and again, as long as it is now and again, and you don't let it take over your life

No one knows exactly why, but people with diabetes are more prone to depression/worry/anxiety or a feeling of looking over your shoulder all the time, but you're not quite sure what for

Once you're aware of this, worrying about being worried becomes less worrying, and you can start to do something about it

 

[Matt Cycle]

Hi Lizzy. It's a big shock at first but it'll definitely become routine and soon you'll be managing it without even thinking about it. 🙂 I've been told 🙄 I'm a bit of a whittler but I'm just an ordinary person with T1 and in 32 years can honestly say it's never stopped me from doing anything. From sky diving in New Zealand, Inter-Railing across Europe, music festivals, cycling every week, bringing up my two lovely daughters to normal 'boring' everyday things like going to work and shopping etc.

Keep posting and asking questions or having a rant or celebrating successes as most of us will have been there at one time or another. 🙂

 

[Lizzy78]

Glad to hear that today has been better. You will get used to this new normal life, but it does take time.

Great that you were able to pop in and see your colleagues.
That is one step taken and may well make it easier when you get back to work. When you are ready to do that you could talk to them about a phased return. Any questions about that just ask.

Thanks SB

I work 4 days a week, and thankfully I have lovely supportive colleagues and quite a routined working day, so I am lucky in that sense. I have been off work 2 weeks now but I think I am going to ask my gp for another week or two just to keep adapting to everything and to feel a bit more confident when I return.