Looking after your physical health is only one part of what makes you feel well. When you live with diabetes, looking after your emotional health is essential too. Discover why this is so important and what you can do to help look after your mind.
Diabetes is a demanding condition. Dealing with those demands can leave you feeling mentally run down and drained, and this in turn can affect your physical health. But with the right tools and support, you can stay ahead of the game. Know how to spot the early signs that your diabetes might be getting you down and what you can do to take action.
What to do and where to get help if it feels like your diabetes is impacting your feelings, thoughts or behaviour.
Create your bank of resources to look after your emotional wellbeing in a way that works best for you.
Want to know more? You can find an extensive range of articles and resources to help you learn more about the emotional challenges of living with diabetes and how to deal with them here.
Knowing when to seek support is important and it is good to know that there are many different support services available. Find the kind of support you need here.
If you’re worried about someone’s immediate safety or someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 000.
For immediate 24/7 mental health assistance, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.
