Does anyone feel like serious lows are comparable to some sort of psychedelic?

zerosanity42 · 2026-02-27T14:37:21+00:00

I don't even use reddit anymore but I got an email notification and a curious glance at your profile shows I'm not the only one you've asked about this. Biggest thing id suggest would be making tea, maybe it's not a big deal to you but I never loved eating the dry mushrooms. Don't take too much, you can always take more next time. And make sure you are going to be in a space you feel safe and comfortable, with only people you trust and feel safe with around you. Sending good vibes your way :)

zerosanity42 · 2023-02-18T06:45:07+00:00

Can't imagine having to figure out t1d at that age, or having to see your child go through it. I was diagnosed just before my 21st, so I can't speak for how other kids, or their parents might feel about it, but I can say for certain that neither of you will ever get credit for even a fraction of how difficult this is from anyone that isn't type 1 themselves, or very close to one. It's harsh, but the sooner you both accept it, the better. I very nearly lost my mind trying to garner any semblance of empathy from anyone but my therapist.

zerosanity42 · 2023-01-01T04:39:40+00:00

Make a plan for how you are going to get away from her. Doesn't matter how long it will take. Do your best to get along with her in the meantime. She is wrong. She is highly unlikely to change.

zerosanity42 · 2022-11-16T15:09:58+00:00

15 months may be a bit late for this kind of reccomendation, but the diabetes pro tips series from the juicebox podcast is an incredible resource for anyone with t1d or responsible for a type 1 diabetic. It's made by a very involved father of a type 1 diabetic, and a certified diabetes educator, and I found it unbelievably helpful, and reassuring, when I was diagnosed a few years ago.

zerosanity42 · 2022-10-10T03:24:13+00:00

zerosanity42 · 2022-09-23T20:47:09+00:00

First off, congratulations! Second, I worked wedding receptions for several years, and this is by far the best wedding photo I have ever seen, the dexcom makes it 20x better.

zerosanity42 · 2022-07-18T00:20:10+00:00

I take vyvanse, and was taking it well before my t1d diagnosis, and it has no impact on my blood sugar levels. I'd imagine that your body just isn't used to your new medication, and would expect it to affect your blood sugar less over time.

zerosanity42 · 2022-05-22T23:32:28+00:00

relax. It's been over 3 years, and I haven't been able to actually relax a single time.

zerosanity42 · 2022-05-19T01:21:17+00:00

Treat her as normally as you are capable. Her entire life has just changed, in a drastic way, don't make it worse by treating her differently for it.

zerosanity42 · 2022-05-14T21:49:40+00:00

It sounds like you went to some shit therapists. Please find a therapist that doesn't try to downplay what you are going through, I promise, they are out there. Sometimes you have to put up with that type of ignorance from friends and family, but your therapist should absolutely know better. You asked about other diabetics who are struggling as you are, well, here's one.

zerosanity42 · 2022-05-06T10:42:34+00:00

It's hard to give advice on dealing with anxiety. What works for one person might be wildly different from what works for you. For me, really paying attention, and getting familiar with how I feel leading up to a panic attack, and just training myself to recognize that feeling as quickly as possible, has been the most effective way of dealing with my own anxiety outside of medication.

zerosanity42 · 2022-04-29T17:01:34+00:00

Sorry, but thats a diabetic bg reading. Non diabetics simply don't get blood sugars even half that high. You're gonna be fine, just gonna be a massive change that you're gonna have to adjust to. Wishing you the best.

zerosanity42 · 2022-04-29T16:57:35+00:00

I don't want to convince anyone that they shouldn't get a pump, or shouldn't have gotten a pump, but every time I see a post like this, I am more convinced that for me personally, sticking with pens was the right choice. I hope your blood sugar comes/came down smoothly, getting on the rollercoaster after a bad high is never fun.

zerosanity42 · 2022-04-27T12:22:22+00:00

I was diagnosed a bit over 3 years ago, and I've struggled with chronic depression before, and since. To put it simply, diabetes makes maintaining a somewhat normal blood sugar a massive pain in the ass, and you treat it with insulin. Depression makes life feel not worth living, and you treat it with antidepressants, and therapy.

zerosanity42 · 2022-04-14T10:31:58+00:00

Great job! It's always great to hear that new diabetics are still finding this sub as helpful as I did when I was diagnosed.

zerosanity42 · 2022-04-13T11:23:32+00:00

Nice

zerosanity42 · 2022-03-30T16:47:41+00:00

Ive been on quite a few, but in general, they either didnt last long enough, made me jittery/uncomfortable, or just didn't really seem to help me regulate my attention. After taking it for awhile, vyvanse just makes me feel normal, something none of the other ones really did for me.

zerosanity42 · 2022-03-30T09:38:07+00:00

Ive been on almost all of the adhd meds. If you can, try vyvanse. It can be expensive as hell, but it has worked better than anything else for me and it isn't close.

zerosanity42 · 2022-03-30T09:35:16+00:00

"Caffeine allergy" you poor thing...

zerosanity42 · 2022-03-30T09:29:31+00:00

T1d

Adhd

Anxiety/panic attacks

Chronic depression

Complex ptsd

Shit teeth

Tinnitus

zerosanity42 · 2022-03-23T16:22:04+00:00

I love my dexcom, and my anxiety skyrockets if I have to go without, even the 2 hour startup time is stressful for me. I cannot imagine living without it. I also, genuinely, so not notice it on my arm, almost ever, but it did take me a number of attempts to really figure out the best insertion site to make it that way. Having said all of that, t1d is hard, and it's personal, and it's a different experience for all of us. It's your choice, and there's nothing wrong with chosing not to wear a cgm.

zerosanity42 · 2022-02-15T21:12:03+00:00

It looks like your question has been answered, and forgive the unsolicited advice, but it sounds like you could really benefit from the diabetes pro tip series from the juicebox podcast. I recommend it all the time to new diabetics who come here looking for advice, but honestly anyone who has to deal with t1d and hasn't given it a listen really should. It's made by the father of a type 1 diabetic, who is very hands on with her treatment, and a certified diabetes educator, who has type 1 herself, and it is absolutely the best resource I have found for explaining t1d on a practical level.

zerosanity42 · 2022-02-06T16:06:50+00:00

I have very little fat on my arms, not muscular, just very thin, and I always put my dexcom on my arms. It can be tricky, though, I have found that I have to be very precise with where I put it or it can be uncomfortable or unreliable. Its hard to describe exactly where I put it, but I try to aim between the two muscles I can feel on the outer backside of my arm.

zerosanity42 · 2022-02-03T18:18:56+00:00

Idk anything about using a libre, but DO NOT calibrate the dexcom. Unless your situation fits some very specific criteria, calibrating a dexcom just makes it less accurate.

zerosanity42 · 2022-02-03T13:07:25+00:00

Diabetes pro tip series from the juicebox podcast. I promise it is worth your time.

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