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I'm sorry those letters and responses can sometimes frustrate you but we will always err on the side of caution if there's any reason to feel concerned about one of our members, just in case. We want to ensure your safety.
I'm glad you have friends here and are comfortable talking about your diabetes and more.
Please consider also posting on our Bipolar Disorder Community . (No, you don't have to, but it's a good idea.) You'll find a lot of very supportive people there who really understand how all of this can be for you. There's no reason you can't post on both, depending on the situation.
~Goethe
You need to learn the difference between constructive comments that you dont like, and someone criticizing you because of an illness. There has been none of the 2nd. The more you say that you are angry because the people on the board care, the less they will care in the future, and there will be a time when no one will reply to what you say.
It seems to me that you are cycling, going from manic to depressive very rapidly, and that is dangerous. You need to take a moment and collect yourself. Talk to your therapist. Center yourself before you do anything else.
One last point I say again: NO ONE HERE has said ANYTHING NEGATIVE about you having a mental illness. Never.
Laura's reply was perfect. Very compassionate and well worded. I agree - many of us DO understand mental illness. I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder in April 1998 during a 3-day stint in a local hospital's psychiatric ward. I was on three medications for several years but have learned to direct my energies properly when in manic mode and how to elevate my mood when depressed.
The advice to discuss this with your therapist was exactly the right thing you should do. You can get control of your emotional issues with help from family, friends and your medical team. When you get control of your emotional issues, you can then get full control of your diabetes.
The purpose of the WebMD Communities is to get support or questions answered from other people who understand what you are going through. The purpose of this Diabetes Community is to discuss Diabetes related topics. Some deviations and off-topic discussions are great, but people come here to discuss Diabetes. The WebMD Bi-Polar community is great and you should visit over there and see what it is like.
Several of us get frustrated because you do not seem to listen to the advice we give that is based on medical facts and our own experiences. I also sometimes have trouble listening to others and understand that aspect as well. Slow down, take a deep breath, and think about what people are telling you.
I pray you can understand our points of view and get the help you need soon.
Blessings,
Dave
Den, I hope you take a break and things about things. Yes, we care, and are so glad you're not in a really bad state right now. It really sounds like you're making so much progress in your daily life, now. We all need a slight kick-start sometimes. It sounds like people are criticizing you, but they're really not. Sometimes other people can see things that we can't. Sometimes we just don't want to see them at that moment. It doesn't matter "when" we see it, as long as we finally see and do something about it.
The bottom line is we care. That's the important thing!
Noodles with vegetables and mashed potatoes.....Think about that...What part of that...maybe vegetables is healthy for a diabetic?
My arm is hurting...no time for this.
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