For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier.
This episode is Part 3: Diabetes, Anxiety & Depression
In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Mary about:
People living with Diabetes are 3x as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than those not living with Diabetes
Living with Depression and Anxiety living with Diabetes can look like -
Anxiety around hypo’s
Stress around Diagnosis
Anxiety around Access
Normal human emotions or affecting our functioning?
Building curiosity and awareness
Stressors and survival mode
Self-advocacy takes work
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach
Co-piloting with your therapist
Tips on finding a therapist
How to be a good friend/ally without being overbearing
To learn more about this Mental Health Series or to learn more about the Mental Health therapy giveaway, check out diabeticsdoingthings.com/mental-health
