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Lethander
01-08-2007, 10:31 PM
Well as one can expect to see here, I'm new to this forum

Been a Type I for about 8 years here. Been a **** of a rollercoaster ride. Going through a bit of a bad spot right now.

*begin rant*
Numbers have been a combination of on the high side to a spike up spike down for a while now ( more than 6 months) Sometimes a small shot does wonders and other times a larger shot does nothing it seems.

Definatly a hard ride though, Haven't been able to hold a job for over a year for the past 5 years or so (seems bad days creep up and bite me) So that means no medical insurance, so no regular medical care, and scraping and scavaging to afford meds.

Had a hard blow last month attempted to get a state medical card, got sent to a doctor they recommended, and he totally misunderstood my condition. I kinda think since he was in cahoots witht he assistance office it skewed his opinion. He was convinced i was a type 2 and my bad condition was casued by lazyness and a desire to not work, the visit lasted maybe 3 mins and turned out to be a lecture about trying to pull one over on the system. felt so Hmm I dunno betrayed is the closest feeling. Been in a very glum state as of late (its prolly also causing more problems with my numbers i am sure) So now trying my last ditch effort by going through the VA (did 6 years in the Marines). I know with some proper medical aid and adjustments to meds (and help getting meds) i can get back to "normal" or at least hold a job (thats a big mental blow to me I've always worked and have a need to accomplish things)

I've noticed i have lost so much of myself over the past few years..used to be very outgoing, flirtatious, and really enjoyed life, looking back i have lost a lot of that and have become very gunshy, startign to feel like a hermit, or maybe a recluse, I find myself moody which bugs me to no end, always used to be very happy-go-lucky, Meloncholly has definatly stopped in for an extended visit.

*end rant*

But overall I just wanted to stop in, hang out, meet some new people, and gleam some wisdom from those have been and may currently be where i am. So hello to all

2high
01-08-2007, 10:38 PM
Welcome, Earthling!!

Firstly, welcome to Planet DF! You have deinitely come to the right place for help and support here!! Lots of great people around.

Secondly, been there, done that... hey, are you wearing the same t-shirt as me?? Yeap, i know the ups and downs very well. . . I refuse to use the term bg "Spike"... I don't find it altogether a nice one :) More like a rollercoaster ride, as you said at first!!

We all have our down times, I know. But we can get through them. There are worse things we could go through than diabetes, so I try to focus on that when I feel bad.

Anyway, settle in, have a gander, meet some new people, and have fun!!

Kit.

kgm0612
01-09-2007, 05:46 AM
Welcome to this great forum. I'm sorry to read of all your troubles. Hang in there and hopefully the VA will come through for you!

Karen

ProudNanaof5
01-09-2007, 06:09 AM
Welcome to DF..:wavey: Glad you joined our family. Sorry for your problems you are experiencing right now. You have come to the right place for support. We truly understand what you are going thru...Hold on tight for the trip gets rough sometimes but we won't let you go alone....

am1977
01-09-2007, 06:11 PM
Welcome :) I hope that we can help turn things around for you.

Truthfully, I am no happy-go-lucky gal... I'm more of a cynical, pessimist :hmpf: (boy, do I sound like fun :rolleyes: ). I definitely have my "why me" moments... Life with disease is just not easy.

However, I realize that that I am not alone. I think this forum and the people here have showed me that... Most of the people here have gone through similar things that I have and that makes me feel like there are people who really do know and understand.

From your post, it does sound like you are going through a particularly difficult time right now... Being w/o a steady job, and especially w/o insurance is very, very difficult when you are trying to manage diabetes. I'm not sure if you mentioned if you are working right now, but if you are not, I would highly suggest that you find a job that offers insurance. I think once you find that, you will be a lot better off and I think you will feel better. I know that's easier said than done, but I think you really yneed to make that your goal.

Good luck with everything and I hope we'll be seeing you around! :ciao: