Fibromyalgia and Holiday Festivities
I really hate the word diet. It's constricting and has the negative connotation that you'll have to avoid all of your favorite foods at your Aunt Lucy's because she tends to cook everything from a box. The holidays used to scare me. And for a good amount of years after being diagnosed, I tended to take on the burden of hosting the festivities simply because I didn't want to feel silly or starved at a family function. Food sensitivities aren't fun. In fact, they can down right suck for the sufferer. They make you feel isolated and guilty because you feel people may have to go out of their way to cook something suitable for you to eat. There are a few things, however, that you can do to make the holidays a little more bright and merry for everyone involved-- including yourself. First, offer to bring at least one dish so you know it's something safe to eat. Some Fibro sufferers can handle a few chemicals or preservatives if they eat them in very small por