I recently finished reading “Diabetes and Wellbeing” by Dr. Jen Nash, and I really enjoyed it. Subtitled “Managing the psychological and emotional challenges of diabetes types 1 and 2” Dr. Nash set out to help us find some good ways to deal with the challenges we face dealing with the daily demands of diabetes. Dr. […]
Diabetes & Emotions
Found My Way?
I’ve been feeling better lately (thank you retail therapy). Feeling lost is something that comes and goes when dealing with a lifelong thing like diabetes. Maybe it is a little more noticeable for us because we’re the ones “in charge” of those delicate daily decisions. I also believe that when our blood sugars are out […]
Lost So Long?
I’ve been feeling very emotional about my diabetes recently. It feels very vague and hard to identify. There is nothing really specific I can pin it to, no real point of frustration or trouble. More like a low level, under the surface disturbance that has gotten my emotional undies all in a bunch. I was […]
For the Record – Absolute Shyte
Just for the record, my diabetes management has been absolute crap for the last couple of months (plus). I think it is some kind of mourning period from my last A1C surprise. Really high blood sugars and a “poor me” attitude have left me feeling tired and cranky, irritable and angry. I feel like I’m […]
Never Quite “There”
I’m not a huge “road trip” guy. I’ve never mastered the art of enjoying the trip. Instead I’m usually focused on reaching my destination so I can be done driving. I’m always glancing down at the clock or the odometer to see how much driving is left. I just want to get there. I recently […]