Diabetes Type 2

Ok Mighty Warriors
It's been awhile since I've posted and I'm looking for some encouragement.
Last week I stayed home from work on W, Th, and Fri because I just couldn't handle life.
The last two months have been pretty stressful.
My husband survived stage 2 bladder cancer about 3 years ago (he's cancer free now) but part of his survival plan was to remove his bladder, prostate and lymph nodes. And about a year ago he developed a parastomal hernia (hernia of the intestines near his stoma).
Anyway, he spent 4 days in the hospital (2 days in the ER) to correct a bowel obstruction. That was March 5-9, 2025.
I had a panic attack at work in March. Which led to me going to my psychiatrist and applying for FMLA coverage. Which I was approved for.
Since being approved for FMLA I seem to have missed more work than I've wanted to.

I feel like my body has been stressed for so long and now that my job isn't in jeopardy (first time I've been approved for FMLA for my mental health struggles) my body is forcing me to relax.

But the problem is I need to go back to work next week.

I can't just drop all the responsibilities that I have, even though sometimes I want to.

So, there's my health struggles (Generalized Anxiety Disorder/ Depression, oh, and Type 2 Diabetes which is not well controlled), my husband's health struggles, and we're down to one vehicle. My car is in the shop bc the transmission needs fixing; and we all know that's not going to be a low cost repair.

So, next week my husband works the 5:00 am till 1:00 pm shift. I know exactly why I started staying home this past Wednesday. It was the first day of the 5:00 am till 1:00 pm shift.

Prior to being on this very early shift, he was on a 10:00 am till 6:00 pm shift and he was home while I was getting ready to go to work.

Whenever he doesn't have to go into work early, he helps me get ready to go out the door. But when he's not here, the task of getting ready for work by myself seems huge to me.

But, next week he works the early shift all week.
Ideas that I've had
Get things ready the night before
Get up when my husband gets up
Get ready for work at the same time my husband does
Go to a Cafe and get some breakfast for myself until it's time to go to work. I'm thinking like IHOP or something, as I don't want to spend a ton of money.

Well, if you've made it all the way to here, thank you!
Any other ideas, so I can have a successful week next week?

A few days ago, I was talking to my wife, and the conversation turned to me having symptoms of ADHD. So, I went online and took an ADHD test just to see if I had some symptoms. One test said no ADHD but maybe Autism Spectrum Disorder. So I took three different ASD tests, and all said I had it. Granted, these don't mean much compared to getting tested, which I plan to do. I definitely do have some symptoms of ASD. I've been thinking about this, and I may have this. I already have bipolar disorder 2, and I don't talk about it a lot, but I have type 2 diabetes. I am a walking stigma and as far away as "normal" as I can get.

I have been filling out applications the past few weeks, and on the forms, it asks a disability question, and every time I check, it says yes. Another way I feel like a walking stigma and different. All of this could give me a reason to stop creating a media company and try to collaborate and provide a voice for others. No way. I am a hard worker who will do whatever it takes to get the job done and understand media, stories, and data like no other. Video Stories of people who are changing the world and giving people a voice are the future of media, and I know how to do this from concept to execution. I also want to speak about what I learned from talking to hundreds of people about mental health and my journey. I don't see as many people with lived experience speaking at conferences because stigma silences people anymore. Do we want to lead and share our voice like everyone else? I see the world as different, which is not bad. I am not alone, and what if you have more hard workers speaking their truth?

Yes, my mission would be more straightforward if I had more help on the business side like media people, medical professionals, mentors, investors, and sponsors who wanted to join me on my mission and ask me about my pitch deck. But no one works harder, and I will succeed no matter what, no matter how many illnesses I have, and being as far away as possible from being "normal."

Hi there,

I am new here a single parent and have Diabetes type 2
Severe fatty enlarged liver
Psoriatic arthritis
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Chronic pain
Complex regional pain Syndrome right arm
Mild pots syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Interstitial cystitis
C5/c6 disc replacement
Endometriosis
Hemiplegic migraines
Anxiety
Depression
Medical PTSD
Complex PTSD

I'm really looking for anyone who can relate to being so unwell and parenting. My partner also has BPD and is putting me through hell I'm thinking of leaving him. So I'm really struggling in my own and so isolated and lonely 🪷🪷

Hi, my name is Forever0814. I'm here because my husband was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and we are having a very hard time trying to control it. I’m also looking for food/meal suggestions.

#MightyTogether

I finally get diagnosed with Bullous Pemphigoid, the autoimmune disorder I've been dealing with. Now, I have my left foot to worry about, as one of my toes is infected. I have to go for testing on February 4th and 5th, and needless to say, it's been overwhelming. Before this, whenever I went to the store I volunteer at, I would try to talk to one of the employees there that I like. Now with everything I've got going on, it seems like he tries to avoid me, even though he does say hi to me. Maybe I'm just overreacting, but I did overhear someone say that one of the workers there doesn't like her, abd I think it was about me, plus he doesn't work the every so often Saturdays he usually worked. I would love to have someone to talk to about everything I've been dealing with, since it's just me dwelling on my thoughts, and writing about them doesn't seem to help. I've tried therapy, but got nowhere with it. I'd love to have someone to do stuff with to get my mind off of everything.

My tummy and back hurts so much. I have only taken a tramadol today. I was worried about the inspection today but it never happened. I've spent a lot of time in my bathroom today. I've been taking some diuretic pills for a few days. My feet are so swollen and stiff. The bilateral lymphedema came back. Because of course it did. Especially now when I have back problems and migraines and my vision is utter shit. I'm so thirsty. I've drank a lot of coffee today but I just finished drinking a cup of sugar free juice. It's probably a 16oz cup.

My girlfriend got me to go back to Discord again.

Oh it's time for my insulin. Fun times.

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