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Feeling Annoyed

tennisman

By tennisman
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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tennisman Contributor
tennisman
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Lately I have been feeling really annoyed and angry because of being Celiac. I been feeling like this on and off for a while now :( The last few days we had people over or went round a friends house for dinner , and yesterday was so frustrating for me lol. Everyone at the table was eating the starter ( which wasn't gluten-free ) in front of me at the table and saying how nice it was etc this also happened the day before. I have been Celiac since 2003 and this sort of thing never really bothered me before but recently it's making really angry. I feel really unlucky being Celiac and i'm starting to dislike people because they eat whatever they want and it just annoys me :(

I also feel angry about how celiac disease has messed up my career and other similar things . This may sound stupid but the people I or my family know , well they know I have back and stomach problems and celiac disease etc yet they always ask me stupid questions that they know will annoy me and some think i'm making health problems up ( like I could make celiac disease etc up :S ) . I just feel very unlucky and angry at the moment that I have celiac disease and other health problems.

Anyway sorry for writing all this it probably sounds really stupid

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kareng Grand Master
kareng
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Lately I have been feeling really annoyed and angry because of being Celiac. I been feeling like this on and off for a while now :( The last few days we had people over or went round a friends house for dinner , and yesterday was so frustrating for me lol. Everyone at the table was eating the starter ( which wasn't gluten-free ) in front of me

Anyway sorry for writing all this it probably sounds really stupid

Not stupid! A bit whiny maybe? :). But that's Ok, if you google " Celiac vent fest". Or " gluten intolerance whine" It refers you here.

I'm amazed you would eat anything made at someone else's house. I would be afraid that they stirred the gluten-free food with the spoon from that gluttony starter.

I went to Hub's boss's Xmas party. Wine was great! Ate at PF Changs first, with dessert. Spent a lot of time sitting with their old dog, away from the snacks and desserts. Told the boss I prefer dogs to people. Fortunately, he laughed & said he usually did to.

shopgirl Contributor
shopgirl
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Ranting pity parties are always allowed here, I think.

Whenever I start feeling sorry for myself, I look around here at how limited some of my fellow Celiacs are and feel glad that I only have to eliminate gluten and not a laundry list of common foods.

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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Ranting pity parties are always allowed here, I think.

Whenever I start feeling sorry for myself, I look around here at how limited some of my fellow Celiacs are and feel glad that I only have to eliminate gluten and not a laundry list of common foods.

Forgot about googling " ranting pity parties". But. You must bring whine. :P:)

tennisman Contributor
tennisman
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Not stupid! A bit whiny maybe? :). But that's Ok, if you google " Celiac vent fest". Or " gluten intolerance whine" It refers you here.

I'm amazed you would eat anything made at someone else's house. I would be afraid that they stirred the gluten-free food with the spoon from that gluttony starter.

I went to Hub's boss's Xmas party. Wine was great! Ate at PF Changs first, with dessert. Spent a lot of time sitting with their old dog, away from the snacks and desserts. Told the boss I prefer dogs to people. Fortunately, he laughed & said he usually did to.

:) We went to my parents friends for dinner ( my mum also has celiac disease ) they understand that we are not allowed any gluten and are really careful when cooking . They even said when cooking the meal the accidentally put a stock cube in which was not gluten free , they had to start again and re cook the whole dinner :)

Cool that's a good idea staying away from the food with the dog :)

tennisman Contributor
tennisman
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Ranting pity parties are always allowed here, I think.

Whenever I start feeling sorry for myself, I look around here at how limited some of my fellow Celiacs are and feel glad that I only have to eliminate gluten and not a laundry list of common foods.

I'm glad the ranting parties are allowed :)

That's a good idea it could be worse , I also have had to eliminate some other foods it's annoying , some of the starters the other day were gluten-free but had other foods in I have to avoid at the moment :( Nevermind lol

shopgirl Contributor
shopgirl
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I'm glad the ranting parties are allowed :)

That's a good idea it could be worse , I also have had to eliminate some other foods it's annoying , some of the starters the other day were gluten-free but had other foods in I have to avoid at the moment :( Nevermind lol

Ouch, sorry about that. How about this then: when I get too "Woe is me," my mother steps in and says, "Be glad you don't have cancer."

I've spent plenty of time bemoaning being Celiac and I'm only a few months in but I do try to force myself to get a little perspective and be glad that my problems are solved my diet and not much worse treatments.

But if I do need to whine and rant, I'll come here first. :)

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tennisman Contributor
tennisman
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Ouch, sorry about that. How about this then: when I get too "Woe is me," my mother steps in and says, "Be glad you don't have cancer."

I've spent plenty of time bemoaning being Celiac and I'm only a few months in but I do try to force myself to get a little perspective and be glad that my problems are solved my diet and not much worse treatments.

But if I do need to whine and rant, I'll come here first. :)

I will try that instead . I have always tried to think I could have something a lot worse but than I always think there are a lot of people who don't have any health problems so it's more frustrating lol. My mum said I was sounding like im jealous of non Celiac's if it sounds that way I don't feel jealous I just feel annoyed , oh well at least I am more unique having celiac disease :P

By the way I think my first post wasn't very well written i'm not a very good at writing things lol. I am more annoyed and frustrated at the health problems I have got due to being Celiac rather than not being able to eat everything , and I think having celiac disease can be annoying enough itself but having other health problems connected is what is more annoying . If that makes sense.

I'm glad the diet has solved your problems :) Yeh there could be a lot worse treatments.

It seems like the best place to come whine and rant :)

okieinalaska Apprentice
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Ouch, sorry about that. How about this then: when I get too "Woe is me," my mother steps in and says, "Be glad you don't have cancer."

I have not had a pity party yet but I know one is coming, probably in January. One thing that is helping stave it off though is a friend's husband who has cancer. I keep telling myself at least I don't have cancer. Not very cheery but there it is, LOL. Usually makes me feel better.

GlutenFreeManna Rising Star
GlutenFreeManna
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Whenever I'm feeling upset because of things I can't have I start listing all the yummy thing I CAN have. Then I go and get one of them as a treat ASAP. It doesn't do much for my waistline, but I don't feel deprived at least. Next time you go to a party take a gluten free app or dessert with you to share. Make sure you get yours out first (or make your own plate in advance) and be sure to gush about how delicious it is.

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cap6
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I had a pity party last month. Even had party favors.... and still no one came!!! Lol

Monklady123 Collaborator
Monklady123
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Yeah.... I can relate. I've been feeling sorry for myself too. ;) I guess it comes and goes, but at least we can complain to each other. :)

cassP Contributor
cassP
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im sorry you're hitting a rough patch- i can relate in some way.... i actually feel quite fine now with Celiac and eating gluten free and with whatever reactions people have.

However-> i am starting to hit a rough patch because of all the ADDITIONAL food intolerances... now THAT is getting real old <_< .. it would be super fantastic if removing gluten would fix all my problems... i am having a tough time feeling crampy from other things (like fructose/fructans, excess dairy, excess coffee/tea, soy, corn, legumes) OY VEY

and its hard to deal with while at work, or wanting to be social... or hearing from coworkers- "wow, can u eat anything? it sucks to be u".... :(

hope you feel better soon!!!

tennisman Contributor
tennisman
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Whenever I'm feeling upset because of things I can't have I start listing all the yummy thing I CAN have. Then I go and get one of them as a treat ASAP. It doesn't do much for my waistline, but I don't feel deprived at least. Next time you go to a party take a gluten free app or dessert with you to share. Make sure you get yours out first (or make your own plate in advance) and be sure to gush about how delicious it is.

Thanks for the ideas :)

tennisman Contributor
tennisman
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im sorry you're hitting a rough patch- i can relate in some way.... i actually feel quite fine now with Celiac and eating gluten free and with whatever reactions people have.

However-> i am starting to hit a rough patch because of all the ADDITIONAL food intolerances... now THAT is getting real old <_< .. it would be super fantastic if removing gluten would fix all my problems... i am having a tough time feeling crampy from other things (like fructose/fructans, excess dairy, excess coffee/tea, soy, corn, legumes) OY VEY

and its hard to deal with while at work, or wanting to be social... or hearing from coworkers- "wow, can u eat anything? it sucks to be u".... :(

hope you feel better soon!!!

Sorry about the additional food intolerances they are very annoying :( That must be hard to hear comments like that :( Some people laugh at why I have to avoid Gluten and extra foods , it feels like it's a funny joke to everyone except me :S Them kinda of people are so annoying and say such stupid things. Now when they say something stupid I get angry in my head and it makes it worse oh well never mind , maybe 1 day there will be a cure for celiac disease and other food intolerances :)

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However-> i am starting to hit a rough patch because of all the ADDITIONAL food intolerances... now THAT is getting real old <_< .. it would be super fantastic if removing gluten would fix all my problems... i am having a tough time feeling crampy from other things (like fructose/fructans, excess dairy, excess coffee/tea, soy, corn, legumes) OY VEY

and its hard to deal with while at work, or wanting to be social... or hearing from coworkers- "wow, can u eat anything? it sucks to be u".... :(

I find it difficult when I have to assure people that it's not that bad. Yesterday, some people asked me what else I can't have and they looked like they were upset about it and couldn't imagine having to live that way. My avoidance list is long and it's hard enough for me to deal with it, without having to tell others it's not so bad. Now that I think about it, why do I spend my energy trying to make them feel better about it? I'm the one who has to live this way. LOL.

cassP Contributor
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I find it difficult when I have to assure people that it's not that bad. Yesterday, some people asked me what else I can't have and they looked like they were upset about it and couldn't imagine having to live that way. My avoidance list is long and it's hard enough for me to deal with it, without having to tell others it's not so bad. Now that I think about it, why do I spend my energy trying to make them feel better about it? I'm the one who has to live this way. LOL.

ya- and people really have no idea how much else there is to eat out there!! wheat is only ONE freakin grain out there... there is so much more healthier foods that noone ever eats.. i love my Quinoa and Basmati Rice.. and BEEF!!!!!! it just takes a little more preparation

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