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Mist you are diabetic, now I understand why you are cooking yourself , and the exercising. Do u have to take insulin? My best friend is dealing with it for years. Her pancreas does not produce insulin at all, so the shots. I was trying to change her views on cooking but it does not work.

I think the most important thing to remember with anxiety is that it will always be there; anxiety is normal. The anxiety that most on these forums experience is not normal. It is over the top. Now, with that said, I seem to see a repeating pattern here where too many are allowing their anxiety to control their life, or take over it. I think part of the trick with anxiety is learning to live WITH it, not to allow it control. It is a delicate balancing act. Getting to the proper balance is really the trick. But, once you get there it will take constant awareness to keep it balanced. So yes, it will always be there. Does it have to take over your life? No. You mustn't allow it to. When you concentrate only on the anxiety you feel, you are missing out on everything else in your life. I've read so many self help books, and researched the web, and talked to so many people that I've come to this conclusion. I have times when my anxiety breaksthrough and takes over my mind again. When it does that it feels like it never went away. But, I remember that I have overcome this and although I hate it, I also welcome it. That way I'm not allowing it to take over.

Dahlia, I am also a diabetic and I do make much of my own food. I cannot eat wheat flour, or rice, or potatoes, pasta...I do make my own pasta with Almond Flour, I use a product called Miracle Noodles that are plant based, and I use only whole foods. I do not eat anything processed anymore. If your friend does not produce insulin at all, then she is probably a Type 1. I am a Type 2 which means my pancreas produces some insulin, but not enough to keep my body in homeostatis. I have some great recipes for cookies, cakes, pudding, soups, salads, etc. I eat very well as a diabetic! Just takes a lot of work.

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Fantastic, thank you so much for sharing with us. I see you use very soft pencil like 7 to draw, good because it allows you to work with shades. How long are you drawing? I like the candle. If you want any advice I could give some, but is it fantastic you do this. Like my son, he draws when he is upset, it helps him... Please share with us some.
something of mine, I need to take better pics though;

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Beautiful Dahlia! Very talented.

Jenmarrrrr, all I can say is Wow! Very talented.

Yes thank you reneek, my friend is type 1, I had to learn to recognize when her sugar is low, it is scary. I wish she was careful what she eats, but she loves chocolate..... I understand the way you are explaining about anxiety.

I am dealing it from actually early life, first insomnia then anxiety. My ex-husband bipolar did not help.... In some point I let it ruin my relationship with my ex and my children. Finally I started to meditate, on and off of course, I always get sidetracked.... I have so many passions and hobbies, I should not have any anxiety at all. I do have and I have to take meds. Probably to the end of my life. I stopped believing in miracles, :(
That's fine, I think i function ok now. I have normal family life, started to get a better communication with children, took some canvas out of storage and I am planning to go back to painting, mainly because I want to leave something behind me.
Anxiety is not going to take away what's mine; my life :)))

Good for you Dahila! Glad you are not allowing anxiety to rule you.

Yes, it is difficult to be a diabetic, I'd imagine worse for a Type 1 but your friend can eat chocolate, just eat dark chocolate. It is much kinder to blood sugar.

Cleaning kitchen NOW and listening to relaxation FM

Hi all I was out at sunrise and watched the sun rise from the sea, sometimes I feel so lucky to live in such a wonderfly peaceful part of the world. The pictures in a previous post are very inspiring, It must be so helpful to able to express yourself like this. Im feeling so good at the moment and am back to work tomorrow, after 2 weeks holiday and I refuse to let anxiety spoil my life any more.

I hope you are all well and feeling good today
lots of love Cully.

Good to see you Cully and hopes for the new day and upcoming week brah!!

Jessed03 (don't ask, I lost a bet..that I knew I was going to lose)...LOL!!!

E-man. :)

I went back to work after two weeks and it was not that painful. ;) Did you talk about getting the dog?