[Rob. [Type 1]]

im become really sad at times becuase of my diabetes, i wish i could just wake up and get some food without having too worry about needles and all that, i just wish there was a cure.

im becoming scared and maybe a bit paranoid about going blind and losing my feet or dieing early because my blood sugar level is always pretty high =[

am i just being paranoid? has anyone else ever felt like this?
i have no friends with diabetes, my mum has it but shes always out.. i just want someone too tell me that they no what im going through or something, i dunno im just feeling pretty sad =[

[Tropical83]

I'm sorry you feel so bad but I'm sure most of all diabetics have felt the exact same way. I've been diabetic since I was 9and I am just now realizing that I've been living in planet Venus without a clue of how to really care for myself. Unfortunately, I'm starting to see signs of complications. I hope that my Dr tells me that I can still reverse it so keep your fingers crossed for me .

You really need to concentrate on working on your diabetes though, don't give up. You still have plenty of time, you're young and you still have a ton of room to grow. I know it really sucks but it's going to suck even more when you can't reverse anything that goes bad. Plus, we're all here and we know how you feel !

Keep your spirits up!

[Rob. [Type 1]]

yeah i really have too take action now, but thanks, its so relieving too be able to come on the computer and talk too oter diabetecs, its great. haha =]

[Jan B]

Rob,

You are not alone at all in these type feelings. With my 29 yrs of experience w/ T1, I still get into that dark place every so often -- usually when I'm really tired, or depressed.

I would encourage you to look at all you CAN do, and not worry so much! Take a deep breath, give yourself a big hug and do your best at controlling your blood glucose. None of us has power to know the future -- we just take the best control we can of this disease . . .

You'll likely be a strong adult -- it's got to be soooo tough at your age. I had a horrible time in my late teens, coping, etc. Now, needles, insulin, etc. is such a part of my life, it doesn't get in the way of living hardly at all. But like I said, every now and again, I get a little down about it all! Then my best medicine is to just get busy!

[Rob. [Type 1]]

thanks heaps jan, im feeling so much better with these replies from you guys haha, im really tired, i guess thats what could be wrong, i should go too bed, its 12 am in Australia
thanks again guys =D

[sugardumplin]

Hey Rob. You are not alone. Diabetes is such a weird thing. It's hard to manage. And it's a pain in the butt sometimes or.... all the time. You are so young and you have a full life ahead of you. Be strong and smart about it and you will do fine.

[Jan B]

Originally Posted by Rob. [Type 1]

thanks heaps jan, im feeling so much better with these replies from you guys haha, im really tired, i guess thats what could be wrong, i should go too bed, its 12 am in Australia
thanks again guys =D

In your case, the best medicine would be to get some good sleep -- with good bg levels -- and you should wake up feeling happier! I hate it when I'm feeling down and refuse to go to sleep . . . good night!

[Mick]

Rob--Yeah, it's no picnic being a kid with diabetes, I know all about that--I was diagnosed in 1966, at the age of 13. so I'm now in my 43rd year with diabetes. I'm pretty healthy at this stage, and remember--for my first 20 or so years of this, we had no blood glucose meters--we got our blood sugars tested maybe 2 or 3 times A YEAR!! We didn't know anything. You can live a good life with it--it DOES take a LOT of patience and self-control, I know--more than any teenager would like to exercise (I know all about teens, Rob--I teach high school and raised up 2 kids of my own!), but doing the hard work of diabetes control will make you a better person--more mature, more compassionate, more self-aware. There is absolutely nothing in my 42 diabetic years that I was unable to accomplish because of the disease. Live life, be grateful, and stay on your toes.
Michael

[Mich]

Hi Rob,

Just to let you know, there are many of us old timers out here who are pretty healthy. I hated being 16 and having diabetes, it was probably my worse year.

I too was diagnosed in the "dark ages" and I also was 13. (And by the way, you should have seen our skateboards back then: a board with skate wheels nailed on! ) Things are so much better now--being able to test, having many choices in foods, knowing about carbohydrates and how to count them.

And yes, we all feel down now and then. We deal with a lot every day. It sure helps to find a group like this where we all know how it feels. I agree with the point made by others here: you will be a better, stronger and more understanding person for having diabetes.

Here's hoping you wake up rested and ready go.

Mich

[pandeia]

hey dude, no worries i feel like this too, sometimes. I was diagnosed at 17, and it really sucked to have to go to the nurse everyday for shots when my other friends didn't... ...but it gets better! especially when you're in control of your BG numbers... i feel sooo much happier now that im in control! hang in there, we all have those "down" moments!

[ihd1111]

You are never alone. Every time you prick your finger or take a shot of insulin, know that somewhere in the world there is someone else doing that exact same thing. We're kind of like the Special Ops Forces in the army against those lazy pancreases. You don't always see us, but we are all around and we are all working together. I personally think all diabetics should dress as ninjas, but that's just me. Hang in there and keep coming to diabetesforums.

[soso]

It makes me sad too some days... but there is more to life and on the plus side it has opened up my world to a lot of different people all over the world... pretty sure I would never have visited a forum without it, and look how well that turned out!
Also, I think it has made me much more aware that EVERYBODY has some pain they must bear and I am not so quick to think badly of others as I wonder what their burden is..
Just keep skateboarding and having fun (good exercise too!) you still have a lot of great and wonderful things to see and do in your life...

[Psycho Penguin]

I am glad you found this site so you can discuss your feelings with people who will understand. We all have our days and we won't think less of you if you feel sad or angry. Hang in there and as you get older and more used to the condition I am sure you will be able to think about it less frequently and be able to enjoy life more.

[Rob. [Type 1]]

thanks so much guys!
haha Mich, you talking about the old plastic bananna boards?
=]

[shutterbug]

Rob, I can completely understand your feelings. Only a diabetic would understand

I'm ok most of the time but there are time (probably twice a week) when I feel frustrated about this disease. Things like blood sugar level, carbs, calories, fat, low-carb is all what I think about before eating or after eating.

Come here when you need support and there are bunch of nice people here to help you out!