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Q: Does Any One Else Get Depressed

asked by: karra on March 5th, 2006

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My parents have always said ever scince I got diabetis that I could lose my feet and all this other stuff. Yes I know I am not stupid. But I am a teen and want to live my life and eat tons of ice cream with fudge and a brownie, and not eat breakfast all the time. Just live a normal teen life. My parents just dont understand how hard it is to feel this way and to have some one nagging u constantly when you do something wrong on accident. Its so hard to just deal with it and live life. I c all my friends eating suckers and popcorn at school when ever and they offer me some and I have to say no thanks and of course they just keep offering. I just want to cry every time. It just drills a whole through my heart I feel emty not here. I just cant stop thinking how it will affect my job like if I become a doctor while I have someones chest open and go um I think I need to get a juice uhhh hang on. I mean really do u see that hapining. I guess I need to know if anyone feels close to how im feeling. I just feel alone and no one knows why. Well thanks for reading this long note.

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12coley12

replied on May 22nd, 2006

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I feel your pain!!! I am twenty, diagnosed at 2 years old so there is not much too much I don't understand about been a teen with diabetes-i have been through some hard yards. Probably one of the hardest times of a diabetic's life.
Do you have good doctors? Do you have any friends who are diabetic. In high school, I was always changing doctors, because my parents moved quite often-so I found that hard, and also I didn't have any diabetic friends. Does your diabetes clinic have like a support group or something? Cause honestly, there is no one that understands a diabetic as much as another one!!!!!It is hard not to worry about the future as well-but keep dreaming about the things you want to do, because they will happen if you make it.
Also, considered a pump?Not that I have one, but I quite desperately want one.I know-alot of questions!!

Chicago_48

replied on June 7th, 2006

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You Should Not Be Depressed At a Young Age

You have a lot to live for. I am almost 60 and was diagnosed 10 years ago. It's hard, but what you want to do is join weight watchers or hook up with a good dietitican who will tell you how to eat. You would be surprised. Read the book, sugar blues, and 101 ways to cut sugar. Read read read. Listen to the dieticians.
Once you stop eating sugary foods you won't miss them.
Do you like ice cream? Try bryer's 4grams carb ice cream - oommmgood! Also, if you drink sugary drinks like cranberry juice and orange juice, manufacturers make them with less sugar. You can do it. You're young, but once again, try going to weight watchers and they will tell you how to eat properly and enjoy your food.

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