Monday, January 31, 2011

I have to accept this diagnosis.

I feel terrible today. I had to pick up new glasses. Then I stopped at Arby's and got a French dip & curly fries. I don't even like curly fries. I do like French dip sandwiches, though. I ate it, and I feel awful. I'm bloated and irritable, and I really, truly believe that I need to be gluten-free. This decision isn't one I reach lightly. I don't WANT to be gluten-free. The thought of being gluten-free makes me angry and frustrated. I LIKE PASTA!!!

But...I've realized that I need to make this change for me. When I first received the PCOS diagnosis, I stopped eating most carbs for about 2 weeks. When I started again, I realized that I didn't want pasta or bread as much anymore. Slowly I started eating them more, but every time I do, I feel really gross afterward.

I'm depressed...depressed to the point of just wanting to lie around and not do anything all the time. So I'm going to give up gluten for a 3-month trial period and see what happens.