Depression ????

[Linda J717]

Has anyone ever suffered from just "having the blues"? I don't know if this is from being diabetic or hormonal... or what. I just feel so exhausted. My levels are pretty good.... so I don't know what could be causing this.

[nancyaw]

Yes, I have, and do suffer from depression, more than I like to admit. Insulin being a hormone, and the way we react to what it does to our bodies, I'm sure can be a factor in a bout of depression. I know that I never suffered from depression until diabetes hit! I attribute a lot of my depression to my not feeling well, lack of energy, and the frustration that I am experiencing, while trying so desperately to get my levels under control. But that's the downside...the upside, that helps me get out of depression, is the fact that I am so grateful for all that I have, and the reality that I have the tools to get help, and am doing so. And that things could be so much worse! It does get tiring though.........take care of yourself the best you can, and know that even depression will pass! And there are times when we just have to feel a bit down! Have a good day, and I hope you feel "up" real soon! Nancy

[Cinnabon]

I think its a lil bit of it all. I go through this a lot. I then compare my situation to worst, and it kinda picks me up a lil. I really dont want to take any medcation.

[rzrbks]

Linda J717

Has anyone ever suffered from just "having the blues"? I don't know if this is from being diabetic or hormonal... or what. I just feel so exhausted. My levels are pretty good.... so I don't know what could be causing this.

Let's consider, your hormone levels (along with B/G) are constantly in a state of flux, not the way a "Normal" person's is but continually bouncing...........I'd say that pretty good reason to have pyschologically worse days than many people.

Couple the above with the fact that you have to truly consider the effects of everything that that you eat, whereas most people pay no more attention to what they eat than when they breathe............a 2nd reason for anxiety


checking B/G levels, injecting, constantly being reminded by Drs. and Healthcare people that "You're Gonna Die, You're Gonna Die," you're gonna lose your fingers/toes/feet/hands/eyes/kidneys/

I'd say we're allowed to have an off day once in a while.

[Penny]

If all RZRBKS says isn't enough, we have....Flu season,Bird Flu, Iraq, India and Iran with Nuclear weapons, Iraq, Hurricane survivors still homeless, homeless still homeless, Tornado season coming up, etc., etc. etc.,...then on top of all that to worry about, we just don't feel right! How can anyone not be depressed sometimes:questionm :questionm :questionm :dontknow: Excuse me,I need to go sit in a corner with my thumb in my mouth for a bit!:ahhhhh:

[Linda J717]

If all RZRBKS says isn't enough, we have....Flu season,Bird Flu, Iraq, India and Iran with Nuclear weapons, Iraq, Hurricane survivors still homeless, homeless still homeless, Tornado season coming up, etc., etc. etc.,...then on top of all that to worry about, we just don't feel right! How can anyone not be depressed sometimes:questionm :questionm :questionm :dontknow: Excuse me,I need to go sit in a corner with my thumb in my mouth for a bit!:ahhhhh:
LOL Penny... I know that corner well.

Thanks for validating my feelings. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only one. I guess that's part of the whole depression thing, huh? I really don't want to take one more medication... I'm taking enough. I'm on Actos for my diabetes, pills for high BP, and meds for my arthrtis, and occasional various rx's for all kinds of different ailments. :vollkomme I'm like a walking pharmacy.... I'm just kinda sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm just glad I have a plave where I can come to and other people will understand. Thank you guys so much for being here.

[Penny]

LOL Penny... I know that corner well.

Thanks for validating my feelings. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only one. I guess that's part of the whole depression thing, huh? I really don't want to take one more medication... I'm taking enough. I'm on Actos for my diabetes, pills for high BP, and meds for my arthrtis, and occasional various rx's for all kinds of different ailments. :vollkomme I'm like a walking pharmacy.... I'm just kinda sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm just glad I have a plave where I can come to and other people will understand. Thank you guys so much for being here.
This won't work for everyone, but sometimes when I am down, I have tuna for lunch. There is something in it that is supposed to elevate your mood. If that doesn't work....there's always chocolate!:thumbsup:

[sydneya]

LOL Penny... I know that corner well.

Thanks for validating my feelings. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only one. I guess that's part of the whole depression thing, huh? I really don't want to take one more medication... I'm taking enough. I'm on Actos for my diabetes, pills for high BP, and meds for my arthrtis, and occasional various rx's for all kinds of different ailments. :vollkomme I'm like a walking pharmacy.... I'm just kinda sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm just glad I have a plave where I can come to and other people will understand. Thank you guys so much for being here.

:star: Boy do I relate. I'm grateful the Rx is around and keeping me going, but I hate the thought of taking one more drug. If I knew my depression was only from Penny and RZRBKS's reasons I could eliminate one. But I know sometimes I don't have a reason--it's that stupid chemical imbalance. So I take a very small antidepressant. If I don't the chemical imbalance kicks in. My life is good, and so is living where the meds is available. Even on the med I can get depressed from Penny and RZRBKS's reasons. Talking things out in the forum also helps with the depression. Keep it going, guys.:ciao:

[rzrbks]

Thanks for validating my feelings. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only one.

I just started with a new PCP, yesterday and during the "Getting to KNow Each Other Visit," depression and how I was handling it was one of her major concerns.

In fact of the three PCPs I've had to deal with, only one (who was a ButtHead of the Highest Order) wasn't concerned with my mental health.

In fact, even the Feets Dr. (Podiatrist who specialized in working with Diabetics) I have gone to inquired about my mental health---------it really is a major concern for people with Diabetes.

[RBmumsie]

LOL Penny... I know that corner well.

Thanks for validating my feelings. Sometimes, it feels like I'm the only one. I guess that's part of the whole depression thing, huh? I really don't want to take one more medication... I'm taking enough. I'm on Actos for my diabetes, pills for high BP, and meds for my arthrtis, and occasional various rx's for all kinds of different ailments. :vollkomme I'm like a walking pharmacy.... I'm just kinda sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm just glad I have a plave where I can come to and other people will understand. Thank you guys so much for being here.


I know EXACTLY what you mean. When I visit my PCP the nurse always asks what meds I'm on - I feel like having a stamp made that I can just ink up and slap down on their form. And, as respects the arthritis - yep, me too. My right hip is degenerating rapidly so I'm in the position of needing to exercise so I can lose weight, but I can't push myself because my hip doesn't work right - it either gives out or pinches nerves that make it almost impossible to even walk.

I think it would be rather amazing if we WEREN'T depressed at least occasionally!

[Grant]

I've suffered (what the doctor labelled) "Severe Depression" since I was 15 , thanks in no small part to the wonder of bullies :( It got to a point where I was shutting myself off from everyone, getting angry, and I even attempted suicide... twice. I am still taking Citalopram (20mg x1 daily) for the Depression and since being diagnosed with Diabetes, it kinda puts it all in perspective for me. Diabetes alone has helped me become more responsible (testing, taking medication, eating right foods, exercising etc) than Depression ever has. Of course I am not saying that Diabetes is a good thing - far , far from it, but it has certainly helped me put things into perspective about what is worth worrying about - something that happened 10 years ago in my life, or what is gonna happen 10 years into the future. I think Diabetes will make all of us more responsible people. I still get "the blues" but I try hard to focus on my Diabetes and what needs to go right with that.

[Cyborg]

Even non-diabetics experience depression. With all the extra that we have to go through to survive it's no doubt we can experience more depression. Taking more medications is not appealing and it is expensive. For some it can and does help. Probably the worse thing to do is experience severe depression and not seek help of some sort. Suicidal thoughts need to be expressed to someone if they occur. There are many ways to deal with depression besides medications. Helping others on this forum is one. Exercising is another. Personally, I think it's important to have a well rounded medical team that you regularly visit for your diabetes. This may include, but is certainly not limited to, your primary care physician, endocrinologist, opthamologist, psychologist and psychiatrist.

[Linda J717]

things were getting alot better then the phone rang Sunday morning, and my mom told me that a guy I went all through Elem and High Scool with passed away. He's just a few months younger than me, and he died of a heart attack. Kinda puts things into perpesctive. Although the things I go through are hard... I'm lucky that I'm still here, and I have control of my illness.