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[Daisy Duke]

Over Christmas we had a family gathering and my sister-in-law failed to inform me that she put sausage in the sloppy joy mix. She used the Manwich sauce also, but I believe that is gluten free. Anyway, three days down the line I feel just plain yucky emotionally. I have no motivation, want to stay home and pout, my ability to think things through is just unreasonable. I make mountains out of molehills. My anxieties go way to the extreme side. When I am gluten free my life is pretty normal with just normal every day goods and bads.

I've always understood that glutened symptoms revolve around digestion and bowel problems. I have some of that, but the emotional problems are so intense that some days I wonder if I am going to make it.

Daisy

[Aerin328]

Hold out Daisy. Gluten causes your immune system to do crazy things to your body chemistry and brain - emotional distress is definitely a symptom. Just have patience and strength knowing it WILL pass (even though it doesn't feel like it ever will). Good luck!

[Ursa Major]

Hi Daisy, and welcome to the board. Many people have severe emotional problems when glutened. I am sorry you are feeling an emotional wreck right now. Hopefully it will pass very soon, and you'll be back to your old self. Hang in there in the meantime!

[GlutenWrangler]

Daisy,

It is perfectly normal to have emotional symptoms when you get glutened. You may feel depressed, irritable, or even think irrationally. It will get better once your immune system calms down. Gluten reactions can last from 1-10 days. I usually feel normal after 4 days. I hope you feel better soon.

-Brian