[Diabetes-talk] depression

[catdancing]

thanks so much i feel a little better today
Debbie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chanelle Hill" <chanellemh at gmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] depression


>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
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>> Diabetes-talk:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/chanellemh%40gmail.com
>>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Diabetes-talk:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/catdancing%40sbcglobal.net