[Diabetes-talk] depression

[Chanelle Hill]

A combination of medication and therapy has really helped my depression 
improve. I have found that when I get really depressed I tend to neglect my 
diabetes care (not checking blood sugar levels, taking too much or two 
little insulin, eating unhealthily, etc). When I got on medication for 
depression, I had more energy and motivation to take care of myself. Talking 
to a trusted friend, going outside for fresh air and exercise, getting 
plenty of sleep, eating healthy, reading a good book, and listening to 
classical music have helped me when I am down. It is important to figure out 
what works for you. I have always been overwhelmed by several different 
suggestions, so sometimes it is simpler to put what you think might be the 
one or two easiest things for you into practice and then add more. If you 
are not able to get yourself to do something, then talking to a doctor would 
be beneficial. It is important to remember that "this too shall pass" and 
you won't always be feeling down or experiencing difficulties with diabetes.
My depression didn't result from diabetes or blindness. I have read a few 
articles suggesting that people with diabetes are more likely to have 
depression.
I hope that you start feeling better.
Chanelle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] depression


> If you are feeling depressed speak to your doctor.  You might do well 
> with
> some medication.  The meds they have will not put you in lala land,  but
> help you cope better.
>
> I got diabetes when I was 7 years old so depression did not effect me back
> then.  I really don't remember much about not being a diabetic.  The
> blindness happened 12 years ago and it was sudden.  I woke up from surgery 
> in
> total darkness.  So I needed some help with coping then.  The docs  didn't
> even tell me they put me on something before I left the hospital.   My 
> life
> seemed like it was spinning and my mind racing with what to do's.   The 
> meds
> just made things stop the spinning.  It did not make me tired just  calm 
> me so
> I could handle things better.
>
> Thank God for Zoeloft.
> Joyce
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