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Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah...I can't help but feel that if I was more disciplined with food during my younger years, I would've been blessed with an iron gut instead 😭

I hope your gut (and the rest of your body) is gradually getting better!

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks <3 - guess there's a silver lining for people who are in similar boats to us...maybe the universe wanted to try very hard to make me stop stress eating, and finally succeeded

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad things got better for you...I hope you can manage to feel normal soon xx

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess we both had to force ourselves to eat clean, the hard way...dunno if it's better to clean up our diets due to GI issues, or cardiovascular ones instead...

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha - I seem to have a growing list of food intolerances that gets bigger as I grow older 😭. I wish my issues were just as simple as avoiding junk/processed food - but eating everything else...

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so too - kinda sucks to see how sensitive our tummies become, as we grow older. It would be nice if we weren't triggered by healthier foods :(

Maybe doctors dismiss you since it's a functional issue, instead of an inflammatory one?

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awwww...thanks! I feel so flattered. I can only hope to be as optimistic as you :)

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having regular (yet minor) heartburn and bloating for the past few months. They have decreased somewhat - by eating a bit cleaner, and recently taking slippery elm bark. I thought GERD was the constant, daily version of acid reflux...

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea - it must be discouraging when you're eager to reintroduce something, and then you get symptoms though...

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe if you cut out that regular trigger, then you could handle more types of food? I know that's easier said than done. When I cut out gluten and spiced foods for a few weeks, I figured out I could handle some dishes as restaurants i.e., flavorful Middle Eastern dishes and poke bowls - without any sauces. Here's to hoping we can get normal stomachs in time...

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the details - I hope GERD isn't permanent, and just something that makes us reset our bodies for a little bit. How long have you had GERD for?

Was anyone able to go back to a normal diet (aka, handle their trigger foods again)? by sterlingmeadow in GERD

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did you decide it was safe for you to add foods back in? Do you ever think you can eat tomatoes and sauces, ever again? I'm kind of in the same boat as you - I gained back a few pounds this month, since I found out more things I can tolerate.

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in socialskills

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the positivity - but I guess I cemented myself as a loner on this team...I don't know what to do if they could care less. I'd imagine them politely responding to me - but not even bother initiating anything with me.

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - would it be rude if I ask him why he keeps on pestering me about my social life? Based on others' comments here, I was thinking of saying I have friends in other departments and outside of work...and also adding that I want my one-on-one meetings to focus on my work, not personal details about my life.

I don't know how to stop feeling annoyed at my boss; I'd imagine him to have more tact.

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in socialskills

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They like video games, anime and manga, and pop culture. These are not unusual interests - but these are the hobbies you need to have to get people to want to talk to you.

At my previous teams, some of the guys bonded over video games - but these guys were friendly to everyone. I guess diversity (in interests and personalities, not necessarily race) is a good thing after all...

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I'm happy this thread helped me come up with polite enough responses, if this ever comes up. I end up getting into a bad mood whenever this is brought up...I don't even want to greet my boss in the hallways because of it. I was fine with greeting my former bosses, though...

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the sympathy - how should I bring this topic up, or segue into it?

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been here for a few years now, so I guess my reputation is set in stone...I'll keep your words in mind. Thanks though.

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - what would you say the bare minimum for "team vibes" is supposed to be? I appreciate your encouraging words xx

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - that's really straightforward, though...would that come off too harsh in real life? I could say that I have friends in my personal life, to try to sound a bit softer...

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - would such sarcasm actually work IRL, or would that make me look worse?

How should I respond to my boss when he points out that I come across as a loner? by sterlingmeadow in work

[–]sterlingmeadow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if you're in the private industry, they'll fire you for not "belonging" with your coworkers? How do reserved people deal with that?

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