I like this way of thinking about it! There’s always more to learn, and I do love learning.
3 Likes
@RachelMaraii, I am sorry you are struggling right now. It sounds like you have a lot hitting you at once, but that you have quite a few tools in your toolkit to start to get your arms around everything. One resource I might try looking for would be a therapist that could specifically talk about chronic disease/diabetes. When I first moved to Boston (this was a long time ago! – 28 years ago) and dealt more with the Joslin, I saw a great therapist there who helped me think through some of the longer-term issues I was having a tough time reconciling. I don’t know if a CDE-type person would be a good resource for this, or a more clinically-oriented therapist (I’ve put the Joslin link below to give you an idea of their department). Sending you the biggest hugs xoxo - Jessica
https://joslin.org/services/adult-diabetes/behavioral-health
4 Likes
That sounds like it would be awesome. It helps to remember that experts in exactly this exist, it’s just a matter of connecting. Thank you, and everyone, for your support! 
4 Likes
Seconding this recommendation. After my diagnosis I met with a therapist who specializes in dealing with chronic diseases, and who also has T1D. It was extremely worthwhile. We all burn out, get overwhelmed, and sometimes end up locked in patterns of activity that aren’t productive but that we also don’t know how to break. It helps to get a compassionate and knowledgeable outside perspective combined with practical tips on managing the emotional side of the disease.
6 Likes
Thank you! This does sound like it would be so helpful. And it’s always comforting to remember that I’m not alone – we all go through some of these ups and downs. 
5 Likes