Feisty-Requirement t1_irx39hi wrote on October 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Reply to comment by thehazer in Insulin modulates emotional behavior through a serotonin-dependent mechanism - impaired insulin-sensitivity in these DR 5-HT neurons is critical for the development of T2D-associated mood disorders. by Meatrition

I'm type 1 (for 26 years), I'm depressed

0ogaBooga t1_irxpga6 wrote on October 11, 2022 at 8:28 PM

I've been t1 for about the same. I have zero insulin resistance (new endo actually remarked on how little I take) and I too am depressed.

Mando92MG t1_iryci2v wrote on October 11, 2022 at 11:11 PM

Me too, for basically the same length of time. Honestly though? I suspect my depression comes from dealing with the symptoms and treating myself more then a direct symptom. I almost never complain but... shots suck! Glucose testing sucks! Dropping low and making an absolute fool of myself crying and shaking sucks ass! Having my muscles get eaten alive by acid because my last vial of insulin cooked in my pocket while walking home after my car broke down SUCKS! It's more then enough to make someone depressed.

dv_ t1_is0wu2k wrote on October 12, 2022 at 2:30 PM

I believe that the mental aspect of T1D is sorely underestimated and overlooked. There are courses for how to estimate carbs, how to administer insulin etc. to cover the physiological portion. But no one teaches you how to build the mental fortitude necessary do deal with the psychological part. It is no wonder that with a disease that requires daily micromanagement the potential for developing anxiety and depression is much higher.