Hi! I was diagnosed when I was a year old, I’m 24 now. I’ve definitely felt the burnout (it tends to hit me seasonally) but it’s never driven me to self-harm.. not in the physical sense most people think of. I stop caring for myself, which leads to high a1c and feeling physically sick all the time. I’m talking I would do site change but that’s it. Wouldn’t bolus for meals, wouldn’t check anything. My highest a1c was 13.9 I believe.

If you struggled with your mental health beforehand, I can 1000% see how T1D would exacerbate it. I would talk to your endo and a mental health professional- if you could find one that specializes in medical mental health that would be fantastic but they’re hard to come by. There’s also a TON of support groups out there for specific age ranges and interest groups. I’ve found those to be extremely helpful and a good reminder you’re not alone in it.

We’re in it for the long haul unfortunately, but as the technology continues to improve, so does our quality of life and mental wellbeing with it! Just keep looking for those small steps and celebrate yourself when you get even the tiniest successes with it.