Hi Haya, I’m in my mid-20s and have been diagnosed with diabetes recently. This diagnosis has left me shocked and really worried about my health. I had never imagined facing such an unbelievable health update so early on in my life.
I’m worried about the sudden change it has brought to my dietary lifestyle. I love cooking and eating food, and being asked to stay away from the food that I so dearly love has left me heartbroken. While I can control my diet and overall lifestyle, it is taking a toll on my mental health, particularly the fact that I now have to cope with it.
What is it that could help me come to terms with this new reality of my life? — An anxious diabetic Dear anxious diabetic, I'm really sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. It's completely natural to feel shocked and worried, especially when facing such a significant change at a young age. As a therapist, I want to assure you that what you're experiencing is a normal response to a major life event.
Let's talk about some strategies that could help you come to terms with your new reality and support your mental health. Firstly, it is important to acknowledge the emotions you're experiencing. A diabetes diagnosis can bring about a range of feelings, including grief over the lifestyle changes, fear about the future, and sadness over the loss of certain freedoms you once enjoyed.
These feelings are valid and part of the natural process of adjusting to a chronic condition. You might find yourself moving t.
