I read a blog post titled “overwhelmed is a choice,” that sat with me for a few days. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have a relatively stable management plan and excellent health insurance. Life, in general, can be overwhelming, though, and diabetes is one more thing to take care of.
I can’t thinking about how overwhelming diabetes is or can be for those who don’t have coverage, were recently diagnosed and are climbing a steep learning curve, just started a new plan (technology, etc.), or have other complicating factors in their lives.
Yet is overwhelmed a choice? Can we simply turn it off and be fine? I’d say there are circumstances where that may be possible and others where it may not. I’m all for positive attitudes, and I do believe that our attitudes can be adjusted regardless of the situation (I find myself doing a lot of adjusting). Anyway, just something I’ve been thinking about.
To all those who are overwhelmed, I do hope you have the support and resources to get into a better situation. I hope you can maintain a positive attitude and persevere through the hard times. I hope you know there are many people with diabetes out here in cyberspace who are rooting for you and willing to help wherever/however possible.