My father is diabetic. I've always been careful about my diet because of this, but lately I've discovered I've been more hypochondriac and crazy than actually reasonable about my health. I realize that my chance of having diabetes right now is almost nonexistent (my last blood test a couple months ago revealed perfectly normal BS levels, I have none of the telltale symptoms, am average weight (or at least FAR from being obese) and watch my diet), but I can't help but shake off the feeling that I might have it, even when that's complete bullsh*t (for example, when I had one of my RARE bladder infections a couple weeks ago, or when I'm thirsty after not having anything to drink all day). My father keeps reassuring me that nothing is wrong, but I'm still paranoid.
I know something is wrong with the way I'm processing my thoughts here, but how can I get myself to stop?
2007-10-11 15:25:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
This could very well be a psychological problem. You should have yourself evaluated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, who can tell you whether this is indeed unreasonable and recommend treatment options. I would say if your worrying is interfering with your quality of life, you should try to get some psychological help.
2007-10-11 15:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you fear something to the extent that you are , you really need to educate yourself about it. Knowlege is power and it will help you to take the mystery out of what you fear . Just get the right information from a proper authority. You are probably not doing your father any favors by constantly putting him on a guilt trip. Ask lots of questions, see if you can go with your dad to his next doctor visit just to reassure yourself that he is getting the right care and stop obcessing about something that is maybe never going to happen to you. If you are still agonizing over this in a few weeks you need to see a professional.
2007-10-11 22:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well listen to this if your dad is diabetic you can become one. that is why you watch the diet and be careful. stress can also hlep you become on. is there more then him diabetic in yoru family? it isn't the same but even if hes the one nad not yoru mom you can still have 50 percent getting it later in life.
2007-10-11 22:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋