Family that thinks “it’s all in your head.”

[SoBannaz]

Anyone else have family like this? I’ve been gluten free for a little over a decade now. I was diagnosed as a teenager through a gastroenterologist.  But I still get eye rolls and scoffs when I say I can’t eat certain things. I get compared to other family who have celiac they say “but so and so eats this and they have celiac.” Same with my nut allergies (which has been confirmed by an allergist)  my mother “had” nut allergies growing up and a plethora of other food allergies she tells me I need to eat what I’m allergic to and that it will go away. Even just interacting day to day. It is such a social thing to eat whether it be at work or at home. I feel like my coworkers think I’m being difficult when I don’t indulged.  I have people constantly trying to get me to eat things I know will make me sick. No matter how many times I explain it. Me doing what’s healthy for me seems to bother other people for some reason. 

[captaincrab55]

Bonnaz,  IMO it sounds like you have many foolish family members and friends!  There may well be a chance that your mom may have celiac disease.  Keep reminding yourself that Celiac Disease isn't an Allergy that may go away with further exposure!  You may need to consider finding new friends that also have celiac disease.  There are groups that get together in many areas.  They often meet at restaurants that serve Gluten Free Meals.  Good Luck.