So. I'm sensitive/intolerant/allergic/whatever to gluten.
First, I shall vent. Here we go:
I'm mad. I'm angry. I'm PISSED.
Gluten is in everything. Not really, but it sure appears that way right now.
I hate drawing attention to myself in restaurants.
I hate asking for a gluten-free menu.
I hate discussing my food allergy with strangers.
Eating out, just the thought of it, gives me anxiety.
I'm now a burden on society! Ah!
Have you ever had a freaking bun-less hamburger in public? Yeah, I have. It's weird. And your friends stare in awe as you you eat it.
Now I'll get real. Here we go again:
If one continues to eat gluten even though they are sensitive, they can/will develop celiac disease where one's small intestine gets so severely damaged that nutrients are no longer absorbed from food. I don't want that.
Hence, I'm glad to know that gluten is one of the main reasons I've continued to feel so crappy.
So in the end, I'll do what it takes. But it's not going to be easy getting used to this.
Any gluten-free restaurant suggestions, recipes, or other various product suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.