Just finished getting rid of everything I react to
My fridge is almost empty. I gave away or disposed of everything I needed to. I feel better not having it in my apartment. It makes me less uncomfortable with current restrictions. Also gave away my candles because I realized those were made with soy wax. My neighbor is enjoying them.
I got a chest freezer because everything needs to stay frozen until I’m ready to eat it. I’ve filled it up with chicken and beef. And some cauliflower and broccoli. I can have 2 different drinks, so that’s all that’s in my little fridge. I have one bag of Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips. That lasts a long time because I only have a tiny bit per day.
So now I think I’m set up so I only need to go to the grocery store every 2 weeks, or when meat is on sale for a crazy good price. This is so great because we all know how grocery shopping can be not fun.
I used to love shopping and cooking. Instead I decidedly to turn that vibe towards one of my hobbies instead. Honestly I used to spend a lot on food. I no longer can binge eat (that’s a good thing) so I have a little more freedom in my spending. So now I can afford the plushy yarn and am having the best time ever making the cuddliest animals for everyone I can think of. And for myself!
I live in an apartment building so I also let the neighbors I’m familiar with know what’s going on, that my EpiPens are always in the bag that is on me, and to call 911 if I ever appear to be in distress. This helps me to feel more comfortable with things like taking out the trash (wasps are out), and if I knock on their door (or in one case the wall) and don’t speak they know to call for help.
What are some things you’ve done, especially in the transition periods where you needed to eliminate things from your diet that helped you feel emotionally l/mentally better? What techniques do you use to stay positive, feel less afraid, and look to the bright side and hold on to hope for a good life?