Episode 212 - Mental Health Series with Mary Mosier Part 3

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 - o Anxiety around hypo’s o Stress around Diagnosis o 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