There are days that Type 2 diabetes gets me down. Not just down but downright mad. The anger is very real. It is known that depression is common with diabetes. Anger is often its companion. Rather than hold it in or allow it to build and explode without control, it helps to channel the energy in healthy ways.
Here are examples of things that put me in a foul mood:
- I get mad because I feel diabetes is unfair or others misunderstand.
- I get mad when I've been following the plan and still struggle with my blood sugar numbers. Little things like the weather, a cold, or my menstrual cycle can raise my numbers and present a challenge.
- I get mad when I have to take a medication that causes my blood sugar numbers to skyrocket. Sometimes I have to take a steroid for lung problems or hives. Many people with diabetes have lung issues and experience this quandary.
- I get mad when my A1c is much higher than I thought it would be.
When I feel that swell of anger, I personally find the following things help me channel it out in a healthy way:
- Exercise. A fast walk or jog can help clear my head and release some of the energy from anger.
- Breathe. Deep inhales and purposeful exhales sound so simple, it's hard to believe they can possibly be powerful. For me they are.
- Vent. I find a place to vent where others understand. I seek out diabetes communities online where I can give a good rant among others who understand.
- Get proactive. Get proactive and make a plan. If the issue is a bad A1c, I set a goal and map out a plan of action.
- Hit a pinata. Yes, you read that right. I've been known to identify a pinata as diabetes and give it a few good whacks.
I'm sure you readers have some good examples of what makes you angry and how you deal with it in a healthy way. Please share!
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Know yourself. For some people venting or hitting a Pinata adds to anger instead of releasing. What works for one does not work for others.
Be particularly aware of the venting or snapping at those you live with., a good venting partner doesn’t live with you, doesn’t feel personally attacked, doesn’t tell you want to do, listens, affirms your strengths, asks “What do you need from me to help?’
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My husband was always a venter and now that his diabetes makes him super irritable, coping without feeling personally attacked or dragged down emotionally is difficult. Days when we don’t spend time apart and doing our own thing are particularly arduous.
Walking helps me because I know that for the most part it will get my blood sugar down. What gets me very frustrated is I also have colitis. In fact that is how I found out I was diabetic because the steroids I was on took my blood sugar over 500.
Dealing with 2 health issues is really tough and both have food rules. When I first found out I had diabetes the anger turned to crying myself to sleep.
Another way I cope is I remind myself how much more healthy I am based on how I have to eat. I know that if I want pizza first I have to limit myself but also I better have my walking shoes on!
Hi, I can understand what is written above as taste is concerned I try to support people with diabetes to always be patient and
pray that god is always with us to fight diabetes. Problems does diabetes can be defeated, and of course can also be treated and
cured with the condition that we must be sure and confident. Because basically anything in this world everything will change not to
mention our disease will be cured if we think well. We are still alive and this life is the most beautiful of God’s grace to be
grateful. And called thankful because we fill our days with positive thinking. Therefore, I appeal to families and the community to
always support the positive people with diabetes, especially in children. For they always optimistic on its future. Thank you.
I’m at a point where I say diabetes can take itself and shove itself down the toilet. I am tired of insulin, tired of Actos, tired of eating like a rabbit and damned tired of not being able to eat my favorite things. I’m tired of every three months, the doctor telling me she wants to try this or that because that stinking A1C is higher than she wants it to be. I’m tired of her telling me that my cholesterol at 112 is too high, “it must be below 100″. I’ve been a diabetic for 5.5 years, and I’ve had it with this hereditary piece of crap.
I’m with Gail I have about had it with the disease as well and am now on my 3rd MD trying to deal with it BS up and down no matter what I eat or how I exercise and am getting tierd of MD bad pt routine my bmi is within normal limits always has been soo whats the deal also no support groups here Unless you pay for suggestions anyone and no pollanna stuff like be glad your alive etc
Diabetes can be hard to live with at times. I found out that I had this in December. I got scared, because I am blind in one eye, and I don’t want to loose my sight completly. I do have type 2, and I don’t take the shot. I only take my medicine, and check my blood sugar. I do notice that there are days where I feel sad, but I have a reason. It’s personal. I just wish that I wasn’t diabetiic, because I do miss eating bread, (white bread) and sweets.
Walking is what helps me. After all, it lowers my blood sugar. I have to constantly remind myself that when I’m feeling down and out that diabetes is a journey, not the final destination.
My daughter may be diabetic, and I will tell her about this page and the things you have said. I think she will be helped by your comments.
I will encourage her to walk more; she does exercise but not really often enough.
Just wanted you to know I appreciate your comments, all commenters.
Best wishes,
Ruth
I been diabetic since 2009. At first I didn’t know anything about it. They just gave me meds and I keep eating whatever I wanted to eat. It wasn’t till this year after my friend/coworker died. (not diabetes related). She always tried to get me to eat better and I half way did and protested. After she died I started having panic/stress attacks. I think it was her way of telling me get my act together or I’ll be in heaven with her real soon.
So I started reading, changing how I ate, excerise 1 to 2 times a day. I found a diabetes specialist. Since Feb I’ve lost 14 pounds, my blood pressure is lower (never been high to beging with), heart beats are lower. My A1C went from 12.9 to 7.9 which by now I’m sure is a little lower. I take insulin now and I’m on metaformin. I’m trying to get an appointment with a dietician. I’m so thankful to God I didn’t cause any major damage to myself. But I do have my angery days.
I look at family memebers/friends that eat whatever they want and not care about a sugar level at all. I wouldln’t want to wish this on any of them. But I still say is unfair. I”m sure mines came from weight and genes, my grandmother, one cousin, greatgrandmother, and had it. I just hope they come out with something for all us.
Hoping for a cure!!!!