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LumberJack

Huggy Bear 🐻 u r warned!
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I feel painful and bloated. Some may remember my episode in January when I was up all night with abdominal agony and put it down to gluten, especially these white crackers. Well since then I've eaten plenty of gluten like pizzas and pasta. But the other day I found an unopened packet of the crackers and was hungry so I ate some. Everything was fine so I finished them off yesterday. Last night I couldn't sleep for chest pains and today have had back, joint and abdominal pains. What it is about those crackers I have no idea 🥴
Geeze it’s possible that there’s something in that particular product has that irritates your system. I have been to the doctor several times with digestive problems and eventually just gave up. Along the way, I learned a lot about food sensitivity and I am not aware of any mechanism by which joint pain would result. I learn new things all the time, though.

Another possibility is that it’s a certain combination of foods, too. In my case, if I eat too much fat and starch without protein, then I get reflux that makes me worry about my esophagus getting injured. Otherwise I rarely get it, but sometimes reeeeaaaaaalllly spicy food can also cause reflux, but as long as I just go for high heat, and avoid the super hot level, I am okay.

Since it seems to be the crackers and not other wheat products, do you know if they have anything weird in them (like an ingredient that sounds more like something that you find in an organic chemistry textbook than a recipe)?
 
Sad to hear of that news with these tough times. I hope that you are able to find something positive for yourself in the future, wishing you the luck.
Thank you. Right now I'm feeling good as I have had two interviews after one day - one with a company, and one with a recruiter about a potential job. I will become discouraged if it lasts until the new year. Then I will have to make some hard choices.
 

AvidFan

Retired Cat Staff
SF Supporter
Geeze it’s possible that there’s something in that particular product has that irritates your system. I have been to the doctor several times with digestive problems and eventually just gave up. Along the way, I learned a lot about food sensitivity and I am not aware of any mechanism by which joint pain would result. I learn new things all the time, though.

Another possibility is that it’s a certain combination of foods, too. In my case, if I eat too much fat and starch without protein, then I get reflux that makes me worry about my esophagus getting injured. Otherwise I rarely get it, but sometimes reeeeaaaaaalllly spicy food can also cause reflux, but as long as I just go for high heat, and avoid the super hot level, I am okay.

Since it seems to be the crackers and not other wheat products, do you know if they have anything weird in them (like an ingredient that sounds more like something that you find in an organic chemistry textbook than a recipe)?
I only had the sealed plastic interior from a box with 2 such packets inside so can't view the ingredients but it's possible. I'll look it up online seeing as sleep is not happening at all. White bread can have same effect but pasta and pizza are fine 🤷
 

MisterBGone

~\_✅`,')
SF Supporter
I'm feeling a lot of sadness and distress. My friend who was in ICU passed away today. She was a wonderful person. She was in the knit and crochet group I used to facilitate before the pandemic. It was wonderful to watch her teach another person how to crochet. I learned a lot from how she could teach another.
I'm so sorry for your loss, @Chargette ...Just glad you got to know someone, who was so special and helpful to others and sounds like, she'd had a real kind heart. I'm sure she appreciated you, as well.
 

MisterBGone

~\_✅`,')
SF Supporter
like i keep making failure and mistake after mistake. alone. maybe there are worse mothers, but right now i dont feel like a good one. not useful for this world, i'd really like this panic feeling all day to go away.
I'm thinking that, a lot of these thoughts, are untrure. But also can acknowledge & understand how, they may not (necessariy) feel that way!
 
It's complicated

My thoughts are pretty disorganized, but I want to at least post something, as I haven't been around, people have reached out, and I don't want to concern anyone.

A few days ago marked 13 years since I arrived here. The first person to welcome me was jimk (Jim's Cafe). The second was @total eclipse ( *hug) And as silly as it might sound, I wanted to mark that anniversary in a positive and philosophical way, with reflections of how I've been cured of suicidal ideations, and life was beautiful. Unrealistic expectations.
I think there has been progress, or at least things aren't always as bad as what brought me to SF. The truth is that I still have SI, as well as other living problems. Sometimes life is anything but beautiful. Sometimes it's just gritting my teeth to survive, and avoid making permanent decisions.
I feel stretched thin now, and I'm not so good at communicating - even some of the innocuous questions in Jim's Cafe have me wondering all day how to answer. Seriously

I'm having mood swings. Something is true, later (that hour, day, month) something is opposite, but equally true. When it's like that, I'm deep in a state of indecision, even paralyzed. Lately the cycles have been almost constant up and downs. I'm mostly depressed, with freaky spikes of anxiety, irritability, impulsiveness.
When I feel strong, I'm resilient, and I'm confident that whatever life has for me, I can accept it, deal with it, and be ok.
The cycles leave me feeling worn and brittle, like the right blow would shatter me.

And about the 13 years - I haven't been here consistently, maybe a couple of years at first, then this couple of years recently. In between were mostly gaps, occasionally to show up again, for a day or maybe a couple of months. I don't want to go completely inactive here, I get a lot from this place, in a positive way. But I think for a while, I'm going to limit my exposure here. Or maybe tomorrow, my mood might swing the other way, and I'll be here fulltime again.

peace
:)
 

KM76710

Kangaroo Manager
SF Pro
SF Supporter
I'm feeling a lot of sadness and distress. My friend who was in ICU passed away today. She was a wonderful person. She was in the knit and crochet group I used to facilitate before the pandemic. It was wonderful to watch her teach another person how to crochet. I learned a lot from how she could teach another.
Sad to hear the loss of your friend. Sad news indeed...
 

KM76710

Kangaroo Manager
SF Pro
SF Supporter
It's complicated

My thoughts are pretty disorganized, but I want to at least post something, as I haven't been around, people have reached out, and I don't want to concern anyone.

A few days ago marked 13 years since I arrived here. The first person to welcome me was jimk (Jim's Cafe). The second was @total eclipse ( *hug) And as silly as it might sound, I wanted to mark that anniversary in a positive and philosophical way, with reflections of how I've been cured of suicidal ideations, and life was beautiful. Unrealistic expectations.
I think there has been progress, or at least things aren't always as bad as what brought me to SF. The truth is that I still have SI, as well as other living problems. Sometimes life is anything but beautiful. Sometimes it's just gritting my teeth to survive, and avoid making permanent decisions.
I feel stretched thin now, and I'm not so good at communicating - even some of the innocuous questions in Jim's Cafe have me wondering all day how to answer. Seriously

I'm having mood swings. Something is true, later (that hour, day, month) something is opposite, but equally true. When it's like that, I'm deep in a state of indecision, even paralyzed. Lately the cycles have been almost constant up and downs. I'm mostly depressed, with freaky spikes of anxiety, irritability, impulsiveness.
When I feel strong, I'm resilient, and I'm confident that whatever life has for me, I can accept it, deal with it, and be ok.
The cycles leave me feeling worn and brittle, like the right blow would shatter me.

And about the 13 years - I haven't been here consistently, maybe a couple of years at first, then this couple of years recently. In between were mostly gaps, occasionally to show up again, for a day or maybe a couple of months. I don't want to go completely inactive here, I get a lot from this place, in a positive way. But I think for a while, I'm going to limit my exposure here. Or maybe tomorrow, my mood might swing the other way, and I'll be here fulltime again.

peace
:)
I hope that you never feel the urge to go completely inactive, just take things as you need and want. Glad that you get a lot from here because you give much to others and are a fine type.
 

Astrid78

Spoonful of sugar will help the medicine go down
I'll play devils advocate here, and say maybe he was trying to to help. But, I understand that you or I have my way of doing things. That's why I have given my adult children full reign of the kitchen now. They do a somewhat ok job 🙄. But, I understand why you're upset Astrid. You want it done the right way.
Thanks for saying this. A different perspective often helps.
 

Lane

SF Pro
SF Supporter
It's complicated

My thoughts are pretty disorganized, but I want to at least post something, as I haven't been around, people have reached out, and I don't want to concern anyone.

A few days ago marked 13 years since I arrived here. The first person to welcome me was jimk (Jim's Cafe). The second was @total eclipse ( *hug) And as silly as it might sound, I wanted to mark that anniversary in a positive and philosophical way, with reflections of how I've been cured of suicidal ideations, and life was beautiful. Unrealistic expectations.
I think there has been progress, or at least things aren't always as bad as what brought me to SF. The truth is that I still have SI, as well as other living problems. Sometimes life is anything but beautiful. Sometimes it's just gritting my teeth to survive, and avoid making permanent decisions.
I feel stretched thin now, and I'm not so good at communicating - even some of the innocuous questions in Jim's Cafe have me wondering all day how to answer. Seriously

I'm having mood swings. Something is true, later (that hour, day, month) something is opposite, but equally true. When it's like that, I'm deep in a state of indecision, even paralyzed. Lately the cycles have been almost constant up and downs. I'm mostly depressed, with freaky spikes of anxiety, irritability, impulsiveness.
When I feel strong, I'm resilient, and I'm confident that whatever life has for me, I can accept it, deal with it, and be ok.
The cycles leave me feeling worn and brittle, like the right blow would shatter me.

And about the 13 years - I haven't been here consistently, maybe a couple of years at first, then this couple of years recently. In between were mostly gaps, occasionally to show up again, for a day or maybe a couple of months. I don't want to go completely inactive here, I get a lot from this place, in a positive way. But I think for a while, I'm going to limit my exposure here. Or maybe tomorrow, my mood might swing the other way, and I'll be here fulltime again.

peace
:)
Thanks for sharing that Lefty. I'm glad that you do get some comfort from being here. You are a soothing presence. And Happy Anniversary. *console*shake
 

Aurelia

🔥 A Fire Inside 🔥
SF Supporter
So apparently there's a petition for free speech and gun rights from Elon Musk, promising to give U.S. registered voters $100 by mail for signing the petition. I don't know about anyone else, but I could use the extra $100. I signed it today.
 
I feel painful and bloated. Some may remember my episode in January when I was up all night with abdominal agony and put it down to gluten, especially these white crackers. Well since then I've eaten plenty of gluten like pizzas and pasta. But the other day I found an unopened packet of the crackers and was hungry so I ate some. Everything was fine so I finished them off yesterday. Last night I couldn't sleep for chest pains and today have had back, joint and abdominal pains. What it is about those crackers I have no idea 🥴
It could be the type of flour they use, or yeast.
 

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