Sharing feelings certainly would help me because I am beginning to experience stuff that might be called mild depression or something or maybe it was there all along.and maybe anxiety --or maybe just diabetes..i have no idea..but Please, yes, it is helpful...THat topic on missing foods was funny, fun and made the weight seem lighter (the weight of my self-pity)..WIll be checking back soon!! CoCo

Sometimes when your depressed. Its only when you come out of it and feel well that it is possible to realize how down and low we sometimes are.

a low mood is a symptom of being diabetic a lot of non diabetics use food or booze to alleviate low moods
Not a good idea for us though
Wish I had an emergency Happy Pill sometimes
I cup or tea or coffee helps a bit

lostonrye, you picked up my mood with that "emergency happy pill"!! Thanks for that--got me laughing over here and feeling good.

Yes, talking about how they are dealing with there feelings helps a great deal, makes them see that we all care about how they are dealing with the pain they are dealing with emotionally and physically.

I have been away from the support group for some time too. The part about being depressed sure hit on me. My husband has been in my face for over a month now because he had prostrate surgery. I feel bad for him and care but he keeps making sarcastic remarks about everything I do including having problems with my glucose. It is really hard to do this alone here. That support group I tried to start here fizzled out. People just came a few times and took all my books to use and didn't come back. Only one lady remains my friend. But she recently lost her husband in a car accident and is still grieving so I don't want to bother her with my problems.

I'm so glad you all weighed in about depression! I do believe that talking about our feelings is VERY important. Just knowing that others understand and are struggling too. That's the most important thing we can do for each other. Being here for support is what this group is all about!

I know it helps me although I have been around those who didn't want to hear what I truly think and that's a bad thing when you feel some don't want to know what you truly feel about your life, THANK-YOU for this topic.

glad to know that im not alone with being depressed........with all thats going on here at home etc i find it rather hard to even wanna get outta bed let alone see anyone or go anywhere....even been talkin on phone lots less......some days its just a huge miracle to do the smallest things round home...... but im trying

Scoobyneenee..Just keep trying..just as you said you are doing. Dealing with this takes constant adjustment..You can't bathe once and for all and dealing with diabetes seems to present the same scenario. We have to deal with it daily - and I'm waiting for the day when it really becomes second nature to deal with it.

Right now, I'm noticing everything..and new things keep happening..and it seems that none of this was happening before my "July 2012" diagnosis or maybe I overlooked it then and am focusing now..

Anyway, when I have a question or concern and someone has an answer or suggestion or others experience it too, it kinda makes it an "exhale" moment...

My biggest adjustment is eating less per meal and having less energy than before..not fatigue or anything but a weaker feeling..less energy but with the same amount of responsibilities. Energy management is what I am learning...I take more breaks now and look forward to them...and enjoy them!!! :) Been needing that for some years!!

So I try to see the upside in the new lifestyle..I've dropped a couple of clothing sizes so I'm shopping at the thrift store for pants that fit! It's cheap, fun, and rewarding..and it's not mandatory or crowded ..and I find some cute stuff!!

Mary Anne, it was fantastic to see your post since I haven't seen you posting in a long time and I am sorry your friends left you, that can be painful for sure. You have friends here who care about how your doing.

Scooby Doo, I went through the painful and hard to get much done when I went through Rita and since I was 'asked' to move back in November and having friends makes all the difference when your having a difficult time in life. Scooby, you have character to share your heart when you have this much difficulty to go through and yet you are willing to share what your going through when your physically able to do so.

Because the weather was so great this morning, nice and cool, I have far more energy and with the time change for the better, I felt so much better with the weather change, Thank you for posting Release!

Vernonbro, Chills went up my arm when you wrote my name. It felt so good to be recognized on this site. I wrote some posts a couple of months ago, but noone responded to any of it. I sure should not be feeling so low since there are so many people in the Northeast without power and heat and even losing their homes. I, too, love this time of year. I originated from Nebraska and have been stuck in Texas since '78. I am hotblooded and my husband uses a winter blanket even in the summer. He would often turn down the A/C without my knowledge and I would get too warm and my glucose goes up if I get overheated. I really do want to be a part of this group. I need you guys and gals to write back to me. Hugs, Mary Anne F

Hi Mary Anne! I apologize for not responding. I have Guillain Barre Syndrome and have iv treatments every other week. They make me very sick, sort of like with chemo. I miss a lot of time here at DS because of it and never get caught up it seems. This group needs you! The thing we do best is supporting each other. That's what Goldi wanted and it's why we've kept the group together.

I'm down here in S.C. where we made it into the 70's today! I dearly love the snow but we don't see much of it. Thanks so much for posting and please give us another chance. We will be here for you!