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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25
I was very anxious and depressed yesterday, and today isn’t looking much better. I’m so anxious about my job. It’s so hard, much harder than I thought it would be. I’m so upset. I don’t know if I’ll ever get into the swing of things. I’m doubting all my abilities. I feel so overwhelmed.
I wish I could make as much money doing something else. Something less stressful. But I can’t. I think I just have to honor my contract, get through the year, and then make decisions then. I might be ok in a few weeks when I get better acquainted with the students and the school.
On top of this I really need to get to my doctor to get a blood test to check my blood sugar. I am thirsty all the time, I’m peeing like crazy, I’m hungry all the time, etc. all symptoms of diabetes. My dad and my uncle had type 1 diabetes but I’m likely to have type 2. It would be very unlikely for me to have type 1 so late in life. And maybe it’s nothing but I feel like I need to be checked. I am about 80lbs overweight so that’s a factor. The only problem is I don’t think my particular primary has evening hours. The office does, but it’s only for sick visits, not a general malaise. So I’m not sure how I’m going to get there. I also don’t have insurance until nov 1 so I have to wait anyway.
I hope everything’s ok. The last thing I need is to add a physical illness. I know many of you here deal with a boatload or physical illnesses on top of MI and it adds a lot of stress. I feel you guys!
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I am sorry you are feeling so stressed.
I wonder if you have ever looked into the Vocational Rehab program in your state? The program exists to train, or to re-train people who are experiencing difficulties in their current profession/positions. A lot of the funding is federal. Each state administers the program. Many of these offices also offer career testing as a part of the re-training, etc. Often, the federal funding pays for any further education/training needed. Just a thought.
If you feel you need lab(s) primarily, maybe let your PC doc know and maybe s/he will order lab(s) and will get back to you re: results and as to whether or not you need to be seen.
One of the things you can do is to eat as though you are already diabetic. I do this and I feel better and my blood glucose levels are much improved. I have also eliminated hypoglycemia by eating this way. The glucose highs and lows are now stabilized. (My labs come out great!)
I hope you find answers and start feeling better soon!
