Living With Diabetes--Depression
By American Diabetes Association
October 8, 2010
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•People with diabetes are at greater risk for depression.
•Poor diabetes control can cause symptoms that look like depression.
•If physical causes are ruled out, you may be refered to a specialist for mental health treatment, including psychotherapy and antidepressant medication.
Feeling down once in a while is normal. But some people feel a sadness that just won't go away. Life seems hopeless. Feeling this way most of the day for two weeks or more is a sign of serious depression.
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Add your commentI had depression since I was a teenager.
We have all experienced times of depression. I find the best way to pull myself out of it, is to focus my attention on helping others in need. That just gives me a clearer perspective on things going on in my life.
that sound like me, always feeling down and also feeling sadness and alone. There are sometimes I just dont want to get up in the morning but I make my self cuz I got to get my day started, it is so hard for me cuz I have no one to talk to, yeah I got a husband but he does not understand my kids are already have there own life. im sorry here I go feeling sorry for myself again I will stop now
Oh Kaiyle,, I just found your 6:26 message and I'm back in tears. I hope you got my earlier message. That makes this easier.
Your heart is too big. I'm crying with happiness. Thank you
Guardian stone
My dear friend,
I respect you too much to ever pity you in any way. You may not feel like it, but you are an incredible woman. When I read what you've written here, I don't feel a sense of hopelessness for you, but rather an amazing will to fight, especially on the days you don't feel like it, yet somehow find yourself digging your feet in the trenches and standing your ground for a better day to come. That better day will come for you. You are the VICTOR and never the VICTIM!!! How about stepping outside of your home and just SCREAM, releasing in a roar what you can't put into words. You are a warrior and a survivor, and you will not be defeated!!!!!!!!!
Kaiyle,
I want to thank you for this information.
It was needed now. I am a mess. I thought it was just a rough cycle. A few moments ago I started crying over nothing.
I haven't felt this deeply . . .
Yeah, the cats even know this is a bad one.
I'd noticed I have been getting more violently angery this week. I have not done anything to hurt anyone, including the cats. I can control that, but how long? I can't even yell at anything.
My blood sugar is 152. I feel close to tipping over to . . . what? My doctor no longer is with his clinic. My psychicitryst cannot see me anymore. The money peoople took over and won't allow cash patients. I only have cymbalta for 1 or 2 months. When it is gone the withdrawl will be hell. I'm not even able to call, orders were given to not allow us to call in. The sucide prevention line is not set up for this. DON'T WORRY I'm not having thoughts that way. I don't plan to make either of my ex's happy. They can go to the 9th ring of hell.
We've made calls up to and including the senators and people running for their offices. They all stop with aides saying there's too much on their plates. The laws need changing. Vote for us. And other such nonsense.
I have my trauma healing group tonight, but that just isn't that helpful today. It's hitting me in waves now.
I know I am loved, God doesn't do bad work but nothing is helping. I'll try a walk, but it is helping less and less. Group will probably have me call one of the doctors. I wish it will work. Until then I cry alot.
I'll keep you up to date.
Gods love
Guardian stone
Please no pity responses.
I am strong. (((H)))s