I'm really trying to not let my diabetes be an excuse for feeling sad or down. In truth, it is a real source of ongoing challenge and fatigue. Because of this fact, I've worked hard to give myself the space and permission to take the time I need to replenish and recover from all that diabetes demands. I've worked hard at letting it count and be seen for what it really is, by others, but more importantly, by myself. I've worked hard at cutting myself some slack about sometimes feeling the blues just because I have diabetes.
On the other hand, I also don't want diabetes to get into the way of living the most vibrant, engaged, full life that's possible. I don't want it to be an excuse for not leaning into life. I struggle with this still. I'm struggling with it this morning. I guess I haven't found the perfect balance yet. I wonder if I ever will.
I think part of what makes it so hard is that the search for balance is constant. You can find it, and feel good on one morning, then by that afternoon something has come along and stolen the balance! Then we need to start the search all over again.
Whew! It's no wonder we're so tired and fatigued!
Posted by: Scott K. Johnson | January 19, 2009 at 02:48 PM
The fact that your intention is to find the perfect balance is the key. It is a very difficult disease and some days go really smoothly and others, well, not so much. It seems your heart and intention for your life are in the right place.
Posted by: JoAnn | January 20, 2009 at 06:18 AM
I don't think you will ever find the 'perfect balance' as there is none such thing with t1, in my opinion, but balance in some sense seems possible. I am in the same place with you right now, and find no one in my family or circle of friends, except d-bloggers, understand at all what this disease demands and how it affects me, but how can I expect them to? Well, I s'pose they could try...I'm a grinch today and my bloodsugar has been perfect, though since my control has been better, bless the pump, my weight has been up, up, up-is that part of the balancing act? I just am not willing to go all Dr. Bernstein Diet here.
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