I know, a little random for a title. But three days ago I was diagnosed with fructose malabsorption. I’ve been in pain for the last four months, I guess I should be happy for a diagnosis. When I found out I was happy, thinking it would solve all my problems with just a few simple diet changes. I was so wrong. Everything online contradicts itself. It’s frustrating, and I haven’t eaten much the past few days, because at this point I’m scared of all food. I was struggling enough with just the depression, now I have to change all my eating habits and I don’t know where to even begin. I’m underweight, but I eat SO MUCH food. I don’t know how that works, but it does. Not eating is making me lose my mind. I can’t go on like this…
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I have personal experience with medical frustrations like this. Looking online is ridiculously hard if you’re looking for specifics. Where are you mainly looking online? Have you tried anything out to see what works for you as apposed to others? I’ve found that finding good all around sites- medical journals, doctor supported health studies, ect-, then trying out some foods and cycling them in and out, and keeping a log helps to indicate what works for you as an individual. I get it driving you mad though; we’ve all been there. I know that this is overused and just sounds kinda morbid, but at least you aren’t gaining a lot of weight and are “underweight”. I’ve always been jealous of people who are born with naturally skinny or slim framed figures, regardless of eating habits or amounts. I know it isn’t much consolation, but fashion might be easier; at least, punk, casual, sweaters and jean type stuff.