I (mostly) kissed anxiety goodbye

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MRT (mediator release test) is a type of food sensitivity testing that I had done earlier in the spring of this year. The program involves a large blood sample being taken and mailed to a specialized lab in Florida, and an elimination diet overseen by a nutritionist.

It was a slow and difficult process starting off, and it took a long while before I could confidently say that I believed it made a difference, but I know that today I live primarily without anxiety whereas before I was dominatd by it. I do still have the occasional bout related to situations or people who normally would cause me stress, particularly if I eat something I am not supposed to, but I am so much freer and lighter on a daily basis.

I have recieved many compliments on how my behavior has severely changed in a good way, both from those who knew about my diet experiment and those who had no idea. I still experience many if not all of my autism-related symptoms, but without the anxiety that would normally accompany them, they have simply become an interesting part of reality that I can view subjectively, assess, and either respond to or calmly accept. I have found that new problems have arisen or simply become apparent due to my new awarenesses and clearer understanding of my emotions and responses, but I feel that even these new challenges are a step in the right direction.

I had the highest reaction to wheat that my nutritionist had ever seen, but I reactes to many other things I including rye, barley, spelt (the 3 other glutinous grains), corn, potato, tomato, blueberry, cranberry, cantaloupe, beef, chicken, whey, caffiene, walnuts, plus more. I no longer eat any of these and mostly have to make all of my own food from scratch, but it is worth it!

I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with aspergers earlier this year during my search for answers. I just wanted to share this with all of you looking for places to start, and possibly see if anyone else has found relief by taking a similar route!! I know a lot of people try gluten and dairy free diets and many claim results, but I think an actual sensitivity test is a more practical way to begin.

there is not much food you can eat.
Which foods DO you eat?

I had a bad time on wheat too, I had major anxiety as a child because of this

It doesn't sound like it but there are a ton of grains I CAN have... Rice, quinioa and buckwheat to name a few common ones. There are also lots of other grain-like starches and proteins that can be made into flours for baking and cooking, such as tapioca and garbonzo beans. I can make breads, tortillas, cakes, cookies, etc. I eat a lots of veggies prepared in various ways (olive and canola oils are fine), I also eat beans with mexican type spices and veggies, I can do rice pastas, I can also do most seafood. I've even made pizza. I really have quite a lot of options, actually. Just maybe not the most "conventional" foods and I usually have to take the time to make it myself since most premade things are a problem. Eating at restaurants is hard unless I want salad.