Being
diagnosed with diabetes and living with diabetes can sometimes feel
overwhelming – this is quite normal. It affect
your emotions and how you feel.
Your emotions
One of the
most difficult things to come to terms with is that diabetes is for life. In
the months after being diagnosed with diabetes, emotions are often pushed to
one side as you try to get to grips with new treatments and changing your
lifestyle.
Everyone reacts differently when they hear the news. You may be
overwhelmed, shocked, afraid, angry and anxious.
Some people go through a stage
very similar to mourning – as though they are grieving for lost health.
Some
people hide these feelings, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are
coping without difficulty. Over time it is likely that you will become more
confident in your ability to cope with everyday activities, and the initial
turmoil you may have felt should start to fade.
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