I could sugar coat it but for once I won’t. Last week I shared in a post on Facebook personal struggles. I’ve done this to help myself. Life goes fast; and so do I want to live but apparently the past sometimes wants to teach something. And now it’s time to listen.

My post was honest and so was the feedback from friends. Overloaded with Support. Amazed by all support.

But that amazing and strong support team was also a mirror. A mirror as to the degree how much I prefer to work instead of accept help. If I work I’m not supposed to deal with anything but with the work. And that’s lovely, at least in the short run.

Another thing which was a strong signal was the amount of people struggling with Mental Health Issues. Plenty of replies mentioned: “I’ve been there too…” or “Me too”.

The statistics that people with diabetes have a higher prevalence of Mental Health issues was thus once again confirmed. Maybe it’s time to organise mental health counseling for people with diabetes just as insulin counseling is standard in the treatment.

Meanwhile co-patients are the strongest support team I could possible wish for.