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Depressed or stressed
The document discusses the differences between depression and diabetes distress. Depression involves symptoms like changes in appetite and sleep, irritability, and thoughts of suicide. Diabetes distress refers to feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, or upset specifically about aspects of living with diabetes, rather than clinical depression. The document also provides examples of feelings people with diabetes may experience regarding their disease, support systems, and treatment. It concludes by offering suggestions for addressing diabetes distress, such as seeking support and becoming more proactive in diabetes management.
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- 1. Depressed Or Stressed? Kathleen Graham RN
- 2. DAWN Study • Diabetes Attitudes Wishes and Needs • The first time people who live with diabetes were asked what it is like • An international project • http://www.dawnstudy.com/
- 3. Depression vs. Diabetes Distress • Depression • Diabetes Distress • Appetite changes • More difficult to measure • Sleep changes • No clinical • Irritability depression • Lack of focus • Feeling down, • Loss of pleasure stressed or upset about diabetes and • Feeling aspects of living with sad/worthless diabetes • Thoughts of suicide
- 4. Feelings About theDisease • I feel overwhelmed by my diabetes • I worry about the future and possible complications • Diabetes takes up too much of my energy every day • I worry about low blood sugar
- 5. Feelings About Support • I feel uncomfortable in social situations regarding my diabetes care (e.g. people telling me what to eat) • I feel alone with my diabetes • I feel that my family and friends are not supportive of my diabetes
- 6. Feelings About Treatment • I don’t feel I have clear and concrete goals for my diabetes care • I feel discouraged with my treatment plan • I’m not satisfied with my diabetes physician • I’m having trouble paying for my meds and supplies
- 7. What To Do? • Realize you aren’t alone • Enlist the support of family friend • Seek a support group • Talk to your doc/endo/CDE about your needs • Learn more about the aspects of diabetes that make you feel uncertain • Become creative in your approach to your management.