Low mood

[Diabetic1983]

I have been rather low the last week i have not wanted to go to work or go out.I struggling with the overwhelming feelings and being diabetic. Anyone have any tips at all

[Sarah_EXI Administrator EXI Support]

Diabetic1983 - Oh I'm so sorry you're having a tough week. I feel like some weeks everything is just *too* much. After my last post about the fun I had on my trip, I am finding the last few days that I'm just exhausted and don't want to do anything except sleep. I just wanted to say that you're not alone in how you're feeling and that it will pass!

I think the weather has a lot to do with it too. Warm weather can affect our blood sugar as diabetics, and I know that much as I love the sunshine, I can end up with very low energy and that can affect my mood.

This is temporary, so please be gentle with yourself. You might not feel like you're "doing your best" but remember that doing your best means based on the current circumstances - so it might not look like your best on a day when everything is going well.

When I'm in a low mood I take things back to basics - keeping myself fed (a snack plate with veggies, cheese and crackers 100% counts as a meal), hydrated and medicated is the minimum. After that, some gentle movement and making sure I get washed and dressed so I feel a bit more ready to start the day. I let a loved one know that my mood is low and ask them to check in with me in the morning to chat and help me ease into the day. I dial back non-essential activities and try to get some good sleep.

Hope that some of this helps, you are amazing and that doesn't change just because you're having a tough week!

Sarah

[Pops73]

find something you like doing

Pottery

Walking

Going to the pub

Going to church

Chatting on the phone

Code words

Do it as often as possible.

Be active

Eat different foods

Go to bed very early and get up at sunrise.

Discipline

Regular

Watch comedy

Sing

Pray

Meditate.

That’s it.

[Piste]

I understand as I feel the same. I don’t feel like walking so have done gardening instead. Hope you get back on track soon.

[Sarah_EXI Administrator EXI Support]

Hi Diabetic1983 - how have the last few days been for you! Please feel free to drop me DM if you'd like x