I’ve heard so many story’s of the positives. I don’t want to hear what I can be or do, I don’t want to be compared to a “success story”. I just want to cry
charlidvds
God bless all of us diabetics, may we always be in His heart
JohnR.
It's a struggle no one can understand. The morning sickness, the heavy head feeling, the feeling of not getting out of bed, the uncontrollable cravings, the joint pain, the brain fog that doesn't leave you. So many struggles.
meenud
Her story helps me to understand a lot. I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and for almost two months I have been feeling like I was going crazy. My emotions are all over the place, I've been having panic attacks left & right, crying & stressing about the smallest of things, feeling exhausted all the time & overwhelmed, & I have anxiety now...most of this is new to me. I didn't use to be like this a few months ago...I feel like a totally different person that can't control my emotions. I literally feel like I'm going crazy & need to be in a mental hospital sometimes. Her story helps me to realize that I'm not going crazy out of the blue...all this is new to me. I had no idea that depression, anxiety and panic attacks, along with a host of other things are associated or can be accompanied with diabetes. Thank you for this video. I really feel like I'm not alone
darinaingram-adams
So true I’m a diabetic no one understands unless they have it.You can eat the same things everyday and still have a hypo then not the next day it’s very frustrating.It’s constantly on your mind everyday
pogah
Thank you for this. It is so hard sometimes and you never get a break. And people around you don't really understand. I'm really struggling with my diabetes and mental health at the moment. I know I need to ring my diabetes educator but I d it feels so hard to do.
mary-anne
Having diabetes is a struggle but I am happy there’s help for our minds.
theblushingbookworm
This video really helped me out. I'm 19 and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when I was only 18(I know it's not common at all ) so It was terrible at the moment and yeah, I too have the same feelings. sometimes it's really hard to continue when you haven't heard of or seen anyone who's relatable to you. but with this video, although we are not at the exact same point, something in the clip motivate or planted something positive in me after a long time. so thank you so much for that and I am trying the best to get back again to the path in which I was dreaming to live two years back
senalikarunaratne
Ever since the GDM educatior appointed by hospital failed to give me assistant but only said if I don't control it right I would need insulin injection, it gave me so much anxiety every time I do my test. It's really good to know that I'm not alone in this journey.
sensationalist
Even after watching the video, I still feel lonely at times, it is very frustrating to live with this and people don't understand how you feel and why, they think you're overreacting and say "it's not that hard, with a healthy diet you're going to feel so much better" every time I feel sad, down and lonely, I come here to listen to her story.
yoyito
Been diabetic for 37 years, when first diagnosed, would test regularly and go to clinic, would have hypos almost daily....it almost ruled my life, I couldn't do anything without thinking about consequences of not having my insulin etc, saw numerous doctors, nothing really worked for me, they would get me to do months of tests, look at the 1st page of results and increase dosage by 3 units then next month decrease by 3 units, in the end, I just gave up, thought there was something unique with my body that meant it was difficult to control and honestly, I didn't want to live life as a science experiment. When I was approx 22, I just made the decision to not let it rule my life, I have done many things I wouldn't have done if I was seriously trying to control it, I never test, take same dosage for the last 20 years, and just do what I like, I know I will probably get complications, but would rather have 60 lived years than 70 years that were like I had a shackle round my ankle....
nixism
Thank you for this. I can relate to exactly what she is saying.
naugordon
I had diabetic challenges all of my life and my family refuses to understand how horrible it has made me feel and unfortunately they invite me to parties and harass me as being mentally ill. Good Luck! I went no contact.
janethomas
I feel your pain i go throughthe same thing I'm also here for you🙏 luv the video❤
teresawright
I recently got diagnosed and it’s so hard I’m so scared and tired it’s so fucking hard and exaughsting my life has changed in an instant
whynotcarm
This video demonstrates to me exactly why I just carry on with my life as normal and shut it completely out of my mind because if I didn't I wouldn't get anything done or live my life, I still eat and drink whatever I want when I want but I still follow Slimming World religiously. Do I still wake up with head or neck aches most mornings, yes, do I still go lightheaded or dizzy at times and have a bad dry cough most days, yes, but if it's not stopping me from doing things then I choose to ignore it, mind over matter, and I already know I'm doing all the right things day in day out otherwise wouldn't feel so healthy
SimonTakesOff
HI, i can relate to everything you have just said. I've been type 1 since 1985 I've never really been able to switch off from it. The one and only thing that helped me was doing 7 or 8 blood tests a day. Take care, Tony. uk
tonyn
I have type two diabetes since September sixth of 2017. I still struggle with it as there is so much to manage, too much to think about especially when I am trying to live a life pleasing to God. I just found out things are getting worse which is scaring me, so I know your feelings. You are not alone in this fight against diabetes. If I think I’m doing right, things get worse and I struggle to manage it. My numbers went above 400 in glucose which caused me to be anxious and had a panic attack. Your video is helping me realize I’m not alone. Thanks for your great video.
richpumphrey
Type 2 here also just so over the constant worry of what to eat having that be your main thought all day and not caring about being happy anymore ...this is not living life its just a nightmare !!
ameliacraik
Diabetes is a nightmare ots a 24hr a day job no break no holidays no time of night or day iv gastroparesis untop of being diabetic type is 1 so my blood sugars are aways unstable i don't think people realise just how serous biabetes is i no i didnt untill i was diagnosed 12yrs ago completely have to change everything you do and eat #diabetestype1warrior💪
