Not Just a Habit, It' s a Lifestyle

Celiac Disease is a lifestyle. Anyone who is diagnosed with it can say no different. The words 'gluten free' are on my mind 24/7, even if I'm unaware of it. Yes, I know Celiac Disease should only be relevant and present when it comes to eating but people are eating all the time. I can't even tell you the amount of times a day I am offered some sort of food and, unfortunately, I have to deny most of it, even when I'm starving.

The proof is in my dreams. I seriously Gluten myself in my sleep once a month. I can't escape it. Why can't I eat a hypothetical donut?? I know I'm not actually being Glutened but my dream will tell me otherwise. I always wake up completely drained from making myself feel nauseaus. But then again: my dreams always seem real to me, in a way that I don't think other people can relate too. For instance, when I'm dying in a dream, I seriously feel like it's happening. I know what it feels like to be shot, burned, beheaded, and any other form of torture (slightly exaggerating, but you get the gist).

-But that's besides the point. This blog is about Celiac Disease and I intend to keep it that way.-

You have to legitimately train your mind and body to be alert and disciplined at all times. I wish I could put "I have Celiac Disease" on my resume and managers could understand the traits and learning experiences that have come from this fact alone.

Now that you've read this, imagine what this phrase's true meaning is: "My name is Amanda Schebler and I have Celiac Disease."

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