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How to Survive a Health Crisis with Your Spirit Intact: Part I
To a person who doesn't live with multiple autoimmune conditions, I know the description I offer of what equates as “good health” sounds like hell, and it would be hard to imagine calling thi...
Type 1 Diabetes Caregiver Burnout
Even though most parents would do anything to keep their child’s blood sugars in range and make sure they’re safe, being a caregiver can be exhausting. If you’re a caregiver for a child with typ...
7 Real-Life Tips to Get Through ‘Diabetes Burnout’
I found it really difficult to get through my own experience of ‘diabetes burnout’ so I wanted to share some real life tips that I used successfully to get through it.
Life Beyond Diabetes Complications
And just like many T1Ds, I went through my rebellious period when I was mad at the world, and complained about how unfair everything was, all while doing nothing to care for myself properly, change my...
“Living Beyond” Goes To Camp
Summer Camp sessions—inspired by Dillon Reinhart designed by Beyond Type 1—kicked off this week.
Depression, Alcohol and the Night I Almost Died
Years ago, when I was becoming an adult with the new ability to drink, I abused alcohol to cope with my emotions. It was my way of avoiding the reality of my life, not wanting to accept the one thing ...
I Just Want to Be Normal
I began writing down my thoughts in a diary that my mom gave me when I was in the hospital. It was my savior. I was pretty angry at life so writing was very therapeutic for me.
Honesty: How this Type 1 Overcame Diabulimia
In a fit of rebellion and rage, I stopped taking all of my necessary insulin and started keeping my blood sugars high on purpose. What started out as an attempt to avoid having low blood sugars became...
Get a Clue — A Sister’s Perspective
Being a sibling of someone with type 1 diabetes comes with its own challenges and experiences. Learn from Krista about her experience.
I Can’t Sleep
You wonder if it’s true — that this diagnosis is not your fault. You know it’s stupid, but you feel it. How can you not about the person you grew inside of you? He didn’t ask for this. You ask...
Bouncing Back and Moving Forward—Diabetes Burnout
But the thought of it all was just exhausting. I was burned out. I didn’t know “diabetes burnout” was an official term, and I wasn’t even sure that my diabetes was to blame.
The Stupid Things People Say About Diabetes and How to Deal with It
I’ve learned that the only difference between me and a non-diabetic is that I have to artificially keep myself alive. To me, that is so empowering. All you T1D’s underestimate your strength! Reach...
I was Afraid to Go to Sleep and Not Wake Up
Going through a burnout and as a result being diagnosed with depression and anxiety were my lowest point, but it’s all about honesty. My parents, my diabetes team nor my psychologists saw the warnin...
My Mental Health Balancing Act with Type 1 Diabetes
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Dealing with any disease takes a toll on our sanity, and understandably so. I try not to judge my emotions as they arise. Breathe, acknowledge them, and then exhale.
Let’s Talk About Sex
Between the lows and highs of daily life, there's a natural high of sex that can bring us alarmingly low if we aren't careful. There's also the issue of devices — where to put them, h...
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