#eating

I haven’t counted but it would probably be around 30 as well. My food issues were a primary driving factor that made me realize I could be autistic, and I discussed them with my psychologist. Having an explanation makes it much easier for people to understand and respect my food tolerances and intolerances. For years, I would start with “I’m a vegetarian” and then get offered a full plate of vegetables that I couldn’t eat, and it was always awkward. I’ve switched to “I’m autistic and struggle with eating a variety of food. I’d be happy to eat before the gathering / bring something for everyone to share.” Much better.
Today I wrote a list of all the foods I will eat because I’ve been told I’m a picky eater and I wanted to find out if I actually am. I included things I make myself eat to stay healthy (like vegetables.) I broke down full dishes into their ingredients, but I counted pre-made things like chips or peanut butter as 1. In total my list has 33 things on it. I’m curious to know if anyone else has done this and how many foods do you eat? There are 3.1 things I refuse to eat. Kale cause it's bitter, Celery cause it's like trying to eat hair, Figs cause of the wormy texture, and the brown part of a banana because it looks gross.
I’m extremely picky and therefore eat extremely unhealthy since vegetable, some fruits and other healthy food are a big no-no from me❌ I used to be a really picky eater - everything had to be plain (no sauce or spice) no foods touching etc. I think that was a learnt trait though because white my parents were eating other foods later in the evening after work, my brother and I were fed by the babysitter 5 nights a week who made us plain pasta with tuna on the side or potatoes and fish fingers - those kinda meals.

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I only have one food that's linked to a bad experience and that's yoghurt. Was made to eat it once by a teacher cause it was the only thing left in the canteen at lunchtime. Despite insisting I hated it, she forced me to - came home after school and puked up all night long. The thought of it and texture just make me want to puke to this day (this happened around 13 years or so ago). I'd say expose your child to as many flavours as you can and let them try your meals if you are eating something different. I gradually came around and now at 21 I'd say I like quite a wide variety of foods - mostly due to moving out and experimenting with what I want to cook. For me, I think it was lack of exposure to a variety of foods, and being forced to eat. My mom rotated the same 3 or 4 meals for dinner, and would always include something she knew I didn't like. To this day I despise sweet potatoes because she would force me to eat a pile of them at dinner. I didn't even have the option of going to bed hungry, which I think I gladly would have taken.

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The past weeks weren't that easy for me, but it was in a good way, though? I had to increase my dose of the antidepressant I have to take and that caused a LOT of side effects to (re)appear while it was honestly already too late for that step and I had a lot of problems with my health at the same time. Everything together did some bad things to my immune system and my general state, but I've endured it, knowing it'll get better only this way. And it did, constantly, slowly. The past days were the first with a returning "normality" and it was worth every single day of pain and emptiness.

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With me being unable to do really useful things in general, I tried my best to hold onto a few social contacts and spent my days enjoying some new opportunities. I took some small walks with my cat who enjoyed them apparently a lot, so I plan on keeping this as a habit if possible once or twice a week. I also tried my best to improve my eating habits and I think I did an okay job on it.
With nothing much that I was able to do, I wrote some of my daydreams down into stories and seriously consider to publish one or two of them. May they bring fun to others too. I also read a lot and I genuinely enjoyed that like I didn't do for years before. I've learned to appreciate sad stories and horror again, tried my best to face my inner demons and suppressed feelings, also with the help of those. Spent a lot of time on reflecting on my nightmares and made some huge improvements. Generally, I think I'm more stable now and able to face the next problems soon, like for example that I'm unable to cry for my own miseries.

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One thing that keeps my mind wrapped around it were the elections on the Philippines last weeks. A good friend of mine lives there and we both had put a lot of hope in it. Now everything became so uncertain and while she slowly regains her fighting spirits, I on my side want to do everything I can to guarantee her a safe place to go to in case things turn even worse (the elected president is the son of the former dictator, so a lot of scenarios are possible). While I wish the best for the Filo people, I wish even more for my friend to be safe and it's really stressing me how we're so privileged in Europe while can't really do anything at all. But we have each other and I'm willing to put my strength into that.

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Some people might find this strange but I low-key wish the “Asian culture” we have, hope it never changes. And by that I mean all the good aspects of it, all over Asia. The way we respect our elders, the hospitality and little things like taking off your shoes when you enter your house, eating together as a family on the floor, giving money as gifts, having colourful weddings, respecting women, food and our traditions, favouring healthy diet, modesty and simplicity etc etc. All the things that Asians have in common gives me joy. Things are gradually changing and most people are happy to adapt to new ways of living. But I just love the simplicity and diversity of Asian people and their culture. It makes us unique and I hope it stays like this. Good things should always be cherished.

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(the bad aspects need to be removed and replaced likewise)

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1.Try to read
Surah rehman
Surah taghban
Surah yaseen
Surah waqia
Surah mulk
Daily.
2. Try to talk with somebody close to you.
3. Do things which make you happy like it could be anything. Shopping, talking, laughing, reading books etc
4. Exercise or do a 1 hour walk.
5. If you can't talk to anybody, talk to yourself. And try to answer your questions.
6. Give some sadqa or charity sort of thing. Passing a smile is a sadqa too.
7. Read astagfirullah Astagfirullah a lot like a lot.
8. Must do the subh sham k adhkar.
9. Try to learn something new like new language or new skill.
10. Make yourself happy by eating your fav food.
11. Try to understand Quran.
12. Do things which you love and don't care what other people are saying about you. Cz kuch th logh kahin gy
13. If you think somebody is hurting you then either avoid them or or munh p ja k chand Mar do( slap them)

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These tips are helpful to me and these will be helpful to you. In shaa Allah ❤

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It depends on what you mean by trying to "convert" someone, I have seen that term used to describe folks who demean and insult non-vegans in an effort to bully them into veganism just as many times as I have seen it used towards vegans who are simply trying to educate and share facts.

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Anyway, I think the former is incredibly rude. What somebody chooses to eat is nobody else's business, and especially not a total stranger. That person could have a medical condition that stops them from going fully vegan, they might have an eating disorder. Either way, it is no one's business to pry, and no one's business to police their food choices.

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However, I don't think there is anything wrong with giving someone the straight facts about meat, animal agriculture, and veganism. Especially if the other person asked the question first. If someone asks about veganism and then gets upset at the facts they are presented with, then that's a sign that they might have some self-reflection to do. The person who gave them the information has done no wrong.

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Most certainly, all of the above options could be considered as great feelings. However, the ones I would like to highlight are as below:

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1. When someone appreciates beyond bodies and genuinely compliments things other than just appearance.

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2. Able to sleep a tad extra on an off-day when you worked hard the entire week to achieve your goals.

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3. Taking off your shoes after a long hectic day or that first gulp of water after walking home on a hot day. Sometimes, moments of relaxation are the moments of happiness.

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4. Peeling the plastic sticker off electronic gadgets which you just bought. With own money? More sweet.

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5. Successfully moving on from toxic relationship and feeling the freedom within.

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6. Reading your favourite novel on a rainy day, while sitting in the balcony and holding a cup of tea/coffee.

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7. Unexpectedly meeting old friends and end up living your childhood once more.

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8. Witnessing your parents smile and talk about you with pride in their eyes.

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9. From being a part of the crowd to being the reason for a good crowd.

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10. And sometimes, even the tiniest of things like "Cashback" and "Out for delivery".

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Ofcourse it'll work
People often think long-distance relationships will never work. It may be discouraged by your family, and some of your best friends may tell you not to take it too seriously in case you end up heartbroken.

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Many things are not possible due to the extra distance – no one can promise it will be easy. Things could get complicated, and you might feel lonely and sad at times.

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However, the extra distance also makes the simplest things the sweetest. Being able to hold the other person’s hand, eating together at the same table, feeling each other’s touch, taking a walk together, smelling each other’s hair… these small wishes could suddenly mean so much more in a long-distance relationship.

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Long-distance relationships may be tough, but they have their own surprises too.

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“If you want to live together, you first need to learn how to live apart.” – Anonymous

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💯❤️‍🔥💫✨

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