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cptncavman
cptncavman

I suffered a traumatic brain injury at age 19. Closed head. Frontal lobal, and brain stem. I faught through my years, made it on my own.. 40 yrs old I found someone whom I thought was important enough to share my life with... I am not crazy. He makes me feel like I am. Why should I put all of my feelings in check, while he has no regard for how he makes me feel? How am I supposed to look past the negative to continue to show him how much I love him, when he gives nothing in return? How can I pick myself up when it seems anything I do is not right? Why should I be the brunt of all the crap that he has no care to explain himself? While I am put on blast for the simplest of things... but get turned into a much bigger problem that I can't talk my self out of? Why does it feel like all I do is pick up after him? Why does he not respect me? He doesn't tell me he loves me. 

cptncavman
cptncavman
I also found out I was a type 1 diabetic about 4 years ago. My numbers are not in check. The swings of ups and downs, plus the confusion of brain injuries... and the confusion of being diabetic... he used to be another head to absorb info. He has not been there for me, and not helped in anyway other than administering my daily doses of insulin. I have had to mind my attitude about everything, second guess myself, half and think is this going to lead to an arguement? He shows he has no care anymore. Points out all my flaws. I am trying so hard to be someone i am not. I have given up. On myself.
Ladybug7
Ladybug7
I'm sorry you're going through this. I remember when my niece was diagnosed with Type 1 - it was a scary time, and there was so much to learn! With the added stress of having a TBI, you definitely don't need your significant other piling on more.

Are you wanting to remain in this relationship with your s/o? I'm picking up on some narcissism in how he treats you. Are you able to administer your own insulin and take care of yourself independently?

Please don't give up on yourself. We're all here to support you, however we can. Feel free to message me anytime.
cptncavman
cptncavman
Hello, thankyou for replying. I have been taking care of my diabetes better now, with a cgm and pen needles. I can dose myself on my legs. I havent tried anywhere else... so he gives my doses in the other spots. We have been together for almost 7 years now. Finding out I was T1D was hard. Even harder when I scare stopped drinking pop, and cold coffees.... chips. Skittles... cookies. I still eat cookies. Hope your niece is finding a groove in her diabetic journey... tips and tricks are always nice. Lance peanut butter crackers, cheese and Ritz, hard salamis go far for me and snacks. Thankyou diabuddy
Ladybug7
Ladybug7
It sounds like you're doing a good job! I can imagine how difficult it was finding out you were T1D. I believe it's less common later in life. Seven years is a long time with your s/o. I really hope things get better for you!

For snacks, my niece eats cheese and nuts (mostly almonds). The hardest thing for her has been going to birthday parties and other celebrations, and not being able to eat anything she wants. She's 15, and has handled having T1D like a champ. However, as you might imagine, it's difficult watching your friends having pizza and cake, and being able to have very little to none. Her occasional splurge is a small scoop of ice cream.

Hope you'll keep me/us posted on how things are going for you!
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