#157 Lindsey is a Cornacopia of Emotions

Mental Health

Lindsey shares her mental health journey, revealing a past struggle with depression but emphasizing her current happiness. She acknowledges the complexity of her thoughts, noting that while she feels fantastic now, the idea of death as a release occasionally crosses her mind. Scott Benner appreciates her honesty, recognizing that everyone has limits to what they can endure. Lindsey reflects on her life with type 1 diabetes, feeling like she's living in "bonus time" due to advancements in technology that allow her to enjoy life fully 1.

I've lived a part of life that some people don't get to live, and I can tell you that there are worse things than dying.

--- Scott Benner

Her journey also includes dealing with autoimmune disorders, which have impacted her lifestyle and exercise routines 2.

   

Fear of Cure

Lindsey expresses a unique fear regarding the potential cure for diabetes, likening it to the anxiety of a heart attack survivor fearing another attack. She explains that the absence of diabetes might lead to constant worry about its return, as she would no longer have the continuous glucose monitor to reassure her. Scott Benner finds her perspective intriguing, noting that Lindsey's identity is intertwined with her condition, yet she fears the uncertainty of life without it 3.

I would probably test myself all the time. I would be very worried and it would probably get better every year.

--- Lindsey

Despite the challenges, Lindsey values the predictability of managing her diabetes over the anxiety of its potential return 4 5.