Food Allergy Anxiety Guide - Sneak Peek

VIEWS | Readers’ Quotes What's Got You ‘Stuck’ in Food Allergy Stress? We asked online followers whether they found themselves in a place of anxiety over food allergies and, if so, why. “THE LOSS OF CONTROL. YOU CAN DO EVERYTHING VIGILANTLY AND STILL, YOU JUST NEVER KNOW.” “Ever since anaphylaxis, my 14-year-old has limited what she will eat. I’m worried about an unhealthy relation- ship to food.” “I struggle with knowing when to use the epi. When are the symptoms bad enough to give it.” “I teach my children that they are incredible and food allergies don’t define them. I teach them this while silencing my inner anxiety. It is so hard.” “THE IDEA THAT MY CHILD COULD DIE, AND WORSE, THAT I AM NOT THERE.” “So many people want to feed my son, and they are offended that I can’t trust their food. This strains relationships. I struggle with the isolation.” “I FEAR LOSING MY JOY.” GETTY IMAGES 8 ALLERGICLIVING.COM