Learning to let go of unnecessary stress that comes with being a perfectionist; a common trait in those with food allergy, through improv classes.
Read moreFood Allergies Portrayed in the Media (TV and Film) and That Food Allergy Scene in Netflix's "You"
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Food Allergies Portrayed in the Media (TV and Film) and That Food Allergy Scene in Netflix's "You". Includes an exhaustive list of clips and references of food allergies portrayed in movies and TV shows. Food allergies used to be portrayed as fluff content, something to laugh at. Characters would have comical reactions with no real consequences, epinephrine would be used incorrectly, etc. Recent shows such as Netflix’s “You” are showing anaphylactic reactions in a real way. Maybe this is a sign of progress.
Read moreThe Adult Oral Challenge
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For an adult, doing an oral food allergy challenge after having avoided a food for decades can be emotionally taxing. Do you go through with it? What if the results are poor and you have a reaction? Dealing with post traumatic stress and anxiety resulting from a lifetime of living with food allergies.
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