August 19, 2009

Good morning DiabetesSisters! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. This week has been kind of stressful. I have been trying to get packed for school, since I begin my senior year at UNC next Tuesday! That should be stressful enough, but I feel overwhelmed with the thoughts of finding a job and handling insurance issues when I graduate. Even though I probably shouldn’t be worrying about that stuff yet, I can’t help myself because these are important facet in my life.

Today, I am heading up to Chapel Hill to take care of a few pre-school tasks and to see my diabetes educator. I usually try to see my Endocrinologist and my Diabetes Educator before starting a new school year because I usually face many changes including blood sugar levels, stress, activity level, and much more when transitioning from the summer to the school semester. Especially this year, I feel that I will encounter many challenges that could impact my blood sugars and amount of control; therefore, it is crucial that I keep close tabs on everything.

I apologize if my blog today seems a little bit scattered, but it is a true representation of how I feel…. Lately, it feels like I would be more comfortable if I could just crawl in a hole and hide, but I know that there is so much that needs to be in order before I can truly ascend into adulthood. So far, I am considering several options after school that includes trying to find a job and applying to Nursing school. Have any of you ever felt like it is all too overwhelming?

Perhaps I should just try to relax for now and let life take its course…. Even though staying on top of things helps me stay organized, worrying too much can affect my blood sugar levels in a negative way. On a few occasions, stress and worrying have caused my levels to become out of control, and it has taken me several weeks or more to find my balance again. So, hopefully things will work out. If any of you have any advice or stress relieving techniques you would like to share, I would love to hear them.

Hope to talk to you all soon! Have a great Wednesday.

Sara

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Brandy  - I can identify...   |71.65.247.xxx |2009-08-19 19:28:33 Sara, Although it was quite a few years ago now, reading your blog took me right back to my senior year at Carolina and how stressful it is (esp.in a bad economy) to find a job...then, on top of that, us DiabetesSisters MUST find a job that also provides good insurance. When I get overwhelmed I say the exact same thing you do, "I just want to crawl in a hole and hide!" Whenever I find myself saying that, I know that it is time for me to "Chill out!" because I am getting to stressed out. Maybe you can find some time to relax and just do something for yourself this week...even if it is going to get a pedicure or sitting outside reading a book/magazine. In Sisterhood, Brandy

Laura   |SAdministrator |2009-08-21 14:56:33 Ahh, that vicious cycle of stress causing high blood sugars, causing more stress, causing higher blood sugars. I totally relate to that! I have found that getting out for a walk or run helps "clear my mind" so to speak. Plus it helps with those highs Maybe see if a friend wants to walk or run with you and talk through everything with them while you're out. Or just being alone with your thoughts can sometimes be helpful. It is so hard to not plan and think through everything because this disease has programed that into every aspect of our life! But I agree that there is only so much you can do, and sometimes just letting things fall into place is best. Good luck with all of this Sarah! And good luck getting back into the school routine! Laura

sgarrell   |98.104.193.xxx |2009-08-22 12:29:34 Brandy and Laura, Thank you for your encouragement and your experiences. Hopefully all will fall into place. It is nice to know that we all share similar experiences such as these. Sara

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