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diabetes: tracking my feelings

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use this form to think about any negative feelings you have about diabetes.

my feeling is (for example, resentment):_____________________

i have this feeling because i think (for example, i resent the fact that i have diabetes and should eat less of some foods that i like):

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

i will let go of this feeling by (choose all that apply):

  • _____writing about what i feel and reading out loud what i wrote.
  • _____noticing positive changes (for example, feeling better when i eat more healthy foods).
  • _____talking with my family members or members of a diabetes support group.
  • _____talking with my diabetes health professional.
  • _____talking with a mental health professional. this feeling is really difficult for me and i would like to talk with a mental health professional about it.

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current as of: october 2, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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