In the episode, Mary Mosier joins Diabetics Doing Things. Mary, Rob, and Eritrea discuss:
The trauma and grief associated around dX
“Any kind of medical experience will change how you move thru the world…many of us don’t have the safe space and the support to grieve it”
Toxic positivity
Feeling alone w/ Diabetes or thoughts that no one will want to be with you - and learning to not take that on
A society where we are so programmed to react one way or another
There is no ONE way to manage diabetes
Your story can change
Sliding scale options to afford therapy
It is okay to feel like everything sucks…there are people in this world who want to support you
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Here are some links & “key words” to find affordable mental health services in the United States based on your state.
Key word “Behavioral Health Services” in the state/county of_____ . These services are free as they are state & county funded.
If someone is using insurance contact insurance provider for insurance provider mental health website and or list of approved providers
When paying out pocket for therapy, those with a PPO can contact insurance provider and request to use an out of network provider (OON) & check for insurance reimbursement rate if any before starting therapy.
NAMI
RAINN (for those who have experienced sexual assault/abuse)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+)
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Suicide Prevention
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
MHA
Ethnic & social justice based counseling
Directories
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://therapyforblackmen.org/
https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/
https://muslimmentalhealth.com/directory/
