[indigo1015]

I am trying to be optimistic about my recent diagnosis of being prediabetic... the doctors caught it early, with diet and exercise my condition will improve... that's what they're telling me. What no one is explaining to me, however, is how to deal with this psychologically. I feel very alone and broken over this -- I don't know anyone else who is dealing with this problem. I can't tell my friends and family about it, because my family will disown me if they find out, and I am afraid my friends will judge me. I can't look anyone in the eye anymore... I have been crying at night for the past few days. I feel like everyone will judge me and chastise me if they know, and I am miserable. I've been walking a lot more and eating more fruits, veggies and whole grains and fewer carbs and fats, but I feel so dejected that I don't even think it will do any good. I feel hopeless and ashamed and am miserable. I don't know how to cope. I don't care about anything anymore... I don't care about school or work... if I could just lie in my bed and cry, that's what I'd do. I have a therapist and a psychiatrist, but I can't call them on a Saturday night. I don't see any pleasure or joy in life anymore. It never gets better, it always gets worse... what doesn't kill you does not make you stronger, it breaks you down...

[tametc]

Originally Posted by indigo1015

I am trying to be optimistic about my recent diagnosis of being prediabetic... the doctors caught it early, with diet and exercise my condition will improve... that's what they're telling me. What no one is explaining to me, however, is how to deal with this psychologically. I feel very alone and broken over this -- I don't know anyone else who is dealing with this problem.

I'm sorry you're struggling with this. Pre-diabetes actually runs in my family, and when I look back on it, it first affected me when I was 13. No one ever gave me a diagnosis until I was nearly 40, and they put me on Metformin. However, last spring I had to start using insulin, because even though I was losing weight, my blood sugars were way too high. I've learned that trauma can play a role in whether or not we develop this. I have MS and other chronic conditions, and my doctor said she thinks that my body was just overwhelmed with too much, so the diabetes reared its ugly head.

My T was helpful and supportive when I was struggling with my diagnosis. Do you have a supportive T?

Please don't beat yourself up over this. It's NOT your fault. I would suggest educating yourself more when you feel ready. Also, you can PM me for support if you want. I had a tough time with having to go on insulin, but now I realize it was necessary, and my blood sugars have improved with diet and exercise changes. I hope you feel more hopeful soon. Hugs if OK.

[indigo1015]

Yes, I have a supportive therapist... but I have no friends who know what I'm going through... what I feel would help me the most is if I knew people who also had it who I could talk to. Thank you for your support *hugs*

Originally Posted by tametc

I'm sorry you're struggling with this. Pre-diabetes actually runs in my family, and when I look back on it, it first affected me when I was 13. No one ever gave me a diagnosis until I was nearly 40, and they put me on Metformin. However, last spring I had to start using insulin, because even though I was losing weight, my blood sugars were way too high. I've learned that trauma can play a role in whether or not we develop this. I have MS and other chronic conditions, and my doctor said she thinks that my body was just overwhelmed with too much, so the diabetes reared its ugly head.

My T was helpful and supportive when I was struggling with my diagnosis. Do you have a supportive T?

Please don't beat yourself up over this. It's NOT your fault. I would suggest educating yourself more when you feel ready. Also, you can PM me for support if you want. I had a tough time with having to go on insulin, but now I realize it was necessary, and my blood sugars have improved with diet and exercise changes. I hope you feel more hopeful soon. Hugs if OK.

[Perna]

My husband is too, it is very very common and very very treatable! It is not really a disease, just a warning. Dr. Oz has a really good article on his site:

I?m Pre-Diabetic. Now What? | The Dr. Oz Show

I would join something like Curves or an easy health group like that (hiking or bird watching club?) maybe convince a friend to take up walking in 5K's for charity? Get an active hobby of some kind, even "Mall Walking" where you can both help your health and meet people?