 Dealing With Diabetes
If you're feeling bad about yourself or your diabetes, you're not alone. Being diagnosed with diabetes is a big shock. One minute you think you have the flu, and the next you're getting shots every day and talking about blood glucose. Here are some feelings that many people (both kids and adults) have when they find out that they have diabetes.
- Denial. You may pretend that you don't have diabetes. Or that it'll go away soon. You try not to think about diabetes. You may try to get out of taking shots, checking your blood glucose, or eating healthy.
- Anger. You may think, "Why am I the one with diabetes?" You might get mad at your parents, friends, or siblings more often than you used to. You get frustrated easily. You might even feel angry with yourself.
- Depression. You've got the blues. You're sad, tired, and feel hopeless. You feel like diabetes has ruined your life
- Stress. You're worried about your diabetes or other things in your life. You feel too busy -- like you'll never get everything done.
- Guilt. You're afraid that having diabetes is your fault. You feel bad about the changes that your family has made to help you care for your diabetes.
Remember, it's normal to feel angry, sad, confused, and all sorts of other emotions. But you don't have to feel that way all the time. There are things you can do to help yourself feel better.
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