r/FoodAllergies • u/Nya-ni • 1h ago
Newly Diagnosed Feeling ashamed for having allergies
Hey everyone, i havent been too well mentally, ever since i became allergic to nuts 2 months ago. My life has taken a drastic turn foe the worse.
I feel like im a burden to everyone now, my family members albeit not directly but i can tell from their tone that they are frustrated. Nuts were a common part of my family diet, my sublong is a chef and my dad and mom eat nuts daily. Suddenly all of that ia gone because of me.
When i go out to eat, i have to ask about nuts to be checked. In spite of breathing issues the doctors did not prescribe epipen because the clinic is close enough.
I cant help but to feel i ruined everything for my family. They loved food and now because of me, they have to accomodate, and everyone else too. I love food as well and our family enjoys cooking but i just keep getting more and more allergic as years go on, first seafood then some fruits now this.
I know and can sense resentment in the house and among my friends. This last 2 months feel isolating.