2 weeks ago I was challenged to post something that people may not know about me. I kept putting it off because normally Im an open book and what you see/read is what you get: Me! Anyway, tonight I remembered this challenge and after the day Ive had thought it was time to accept said challenge. So here it is. Almost 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease (a disease in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty in digesting food), told I was allergic to over 100 different foods, including the majority of fresh fruits and vegetables. Acid reflux and severe anxiety were also a diagnosis. Within 3 days of having numerous tests run, everything as Id known it, was changed. Today, after one of the longest and most stressful months of my life, I forgot all about the painful repercussions of this disease and went for an easy meal preparation. BAD MOVE!!! I know that there are so many people who have celiac disease or an allergy to wheat or other foods and have made the mistake of going for whats cheap and easy. Because thats whats there. And why not, right? Oy!!! The pain is so not worth putting laziness ahead. Money for me is tight so I always have to think about that because the price of foods I can eat is ridiculously high, but after tonight, I can say without a doubt that Ill be making better choices. Ive officially learned my lesson. That being said, the thing you may not know about me is that I actually hate to eat. I know that I need to and its essential for me as a human and yes there are some foods I enjoy eating but the actual thought of putting food in my mouth makes me queasy. I do get hungry but usually Im thinking of so many other things I forget to eat. I know this isnt healthy and yes my doctor is aware of my disdain for food. Im learning how to incorporate meals into my daily life and its slowly getting easier but I still struggle. Anyway, after my ramble, my challenge has been completed.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:36:44 +0000
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