Managing your diabetes 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, is relentless. It can often feel like a never-ending burden. Recognising when that burden is becoming too much and taking action early can help ease the mental load and stop those feelings from getting worse.
Living with diabetes can get you down. Most people with diabetes feel this way from time to time. Looking after your mind when times get tough is especially important. Not just for you, but for those around you too. Practising some proven techniques and asking for support when you need it can make a big difference to your emotional health.
How to tell if the emotional and mental burden of diabetes may be affecting your health, and what you can do to stop things from getting worse.
Discover ways to cope with common fears and worries such as needles, hypoglycaemia and diabetes-related complications.
Recognise everyday stresses and find ways to ease the pressure to stop them from turning into more serious issues.
Information and support if you are facing loss of function, mobility or independence due to diabetes.
Learn what you can do when you are feeling down to help you feel more like yourself again.
Like 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.
Create your bank of resources to look after your emotional wellbeing in a way that works best for you.
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.
