How can novice diabetics get out of the confusion of diabetes?

How can novice diabetics get out of the confusion of diabetes?
When you find out you have diabetes, the hardest thing to accept is the fact that diabetes is a lifelong disease. Although initially diagnosed, diabetes can have a huge impact on your mood. However, getting out of confusion, learning about diabetes, and learning how to "coexist peacefully" with diabetes are the only way for every diabetic patient to recover.

Since the psychological consultation hotline was opened to the public, the phone of the psychological consultation department has been ringing one after another every day. Being unable to get off work on time is also a common thing that happens to Dr. Guo.

On a Friday afternoon after the Children's Day, Dr. Guo, who was about to get off work, remembered that he had made an appointment with his daughter to watch a 7pm movie with her.

So, he took off his white coat and prepared to go home from get off work...

"Ring... ring..." A rapid ringing of the phone stopped Dr. Guo in his footsteps. It seemed that watching movies with his daughter was about to come to nothing. Dr. Guo could only say to his daughter silently in his heart: "My child, I'm sorry, dad can't fulfill his promise again.

"Hello! This is the psychological counseling department. Do you need my help?" He picked up the phone and asked.

The other party pondered for a moment, and then a melancholy voice came: "I am 28 years old, graduated from college, have an ideal job, and got married a year ago. After marriage, we have been living very happily. But a month ago, at the work organization During the physical examination, I was diagnosed with diabetes. When I heard the result, it was like a thunderbolt, and my mind went blank...

Because I usually don’t feel uncomfortable, I was unprepared. Suddenly I felt that my life had fallen into an abyss. I couldn’t help but think about it every day: Will the leaders of my unit discriminate against me because of this? Will I have any chance of promotion in the future? Do my colleagues reject me? How should I tell my husband this result? Will my husband dislike me for this? Will my future children also have diabetes? …

Fear and terror enveloped me, and I was worried, depressed, and sleepless all day long...

I used to have a very cheerful personality, but now I have become very withdrawn and unwilling to communicate with others. Do I have a psychological problem? what do I do? …”

"Actually, this is the psychological feeling of most patients when they are diagnosed with diabetes. You don't need to be too nervous. As long as you accept it bravely and face it calmly, you will definitely get through this period smoothly." Dr. Guo comforted.

Therefore, he patiently explained the psychological and emotional impact of the diagnosis of diabetes on patients.

In the weeks or months after being diagnosed with diabetes, you are overwhelmed with the lifestyle changes and efforts that come with diabetes.

Taking the initiative in disease control, the patient's self-emotions are naturally pushed to the background. But the tension and confusion are always there.

stages of grief

Some people with diabetes may go through a period of grief after receiving news of their diagnosis. Although they are sad about losing their health, they may express feelings of being unhappy, anxious, irritable, indifferent, or helpless. Some patients may be able to hide their emotions well, but this does not mean that they will survive this period smoothly.

Everyone's reaction will be different, but all newly diagnosed patients often struggle to make sense of their diagnosis and what's wrong with them.

fear and disgust

Without understanding, it is easy to feel fearful. When you are first diagnosed with diabetes, because your situation is different from others, your worries will naturally be different. At this time, you may have many things to fear. For example, a patient with a good job may worry about whether diabetes will affect his future prospects.

However, the initial panic caused by the diagnosis dissipates as the patient becomes able to cope with daily life and gradually develops confidence. Many patients feel they are doing well less than a year after diagnosis. Some people may prefer to deal with problems alone, but many people with diabetes find that talking things over with someone they trust (a family member, a professional, or a fellow diabetic) can be helpful.

Reject communication with friends and fellow patients

Many patients are often reluctant to tell others that they have diabetes because they are embarrassed to let others know that they have the disease, or because they are worried that others will react negatively when they learn that they have the disease.

In fact, in order to receive support and timely help, it is necessary to let certain people (such as family and friends) know about your diabetes and more diabetes-related issues.

By communicating with patients, you can get to know "veterans" who have suffered from diabetes for many years as well as new patients who have just been diagnosed. You can also get a lot of strength from them and hear how they deal with problems in many similar situations...

You may be familiar with this: we all have diabetes, but we are all different. From now on, you may no longer feel sad, anxious

Anxiety, loneliness and helplessness...

Longing for the care of family and relatives

When faced with most difficulties in life, we will get through them with ease if we have the support and care of our partners, relatives and friends. This is no different when it comes to diabetes, which is one of the factors that can cause tension in relationships. For example, if you need to make dietary adjustments to control blood sugar, this is a problem. The diet of diabetic patients may not always suit the taste of their family members. At this time, patients hope to receive more care and understanding from their families and relatives.

Of course, medical workers will "tailor-make" appropriate treatment plans based on the patient's lifestyle and the requirements of his partner and relatives. At this time, the diabetic patient will no longer be an isolated person with "special requirements".

Seek help from medical staff

Some patients want help from medical staff when they feel isolated and helpless. Providing information and advice about diabetes is only part of a health professional's job. In addition, they should also provide emotional support to ensure and help patients gain confidence in controlling their diabetes.

Sometimes, in busy medical clinics, patients may complain that medical staff do not understand the feelings of diabetic patients because they do not receive the support and help they expected. So I often have thoughts like this: Should I tell my doctor about my concerns? The answer is yes. Only a medical professional can further explain any aspect of diabetes to you without leaving you with doubts in your life. If there are indeed some problems, it is also convenient to take timely action.

Everything must be experienced from the perspective of sensibility

Understanding - rational understanding - the process of complete acceptance. Although it takes time to accept the fact of diabetes, diabetes specialists are often surprised how quickly most diabetic patients adapt to the treatment requirements and how well they control their blood sugar! So, please remember that "the protagonist is yourself!"