Yeah, sometimes I get pissed. But people usually aren`t being insensitive on purpose. They just aren`t taking your situation into consideration because it is not them.
The only time I really got hot is when I dated a guy that would not make any accomdations for me whatsoever, told me I was just a picky eater, and would take me to a bakery time and time again, eat pastries in front of me while I went hungry, announcing that this was "my" problem. What a jerk.
The only way I have fought it is by learning really good GF cooking, making sure good tasty GF food is within reach. When they order out, I reach into my knapsack and get something I brought in just as good and just as tasty. Is it a hassle? Yes sometimes, but I`d reather deal with this than cancer. Everyone has health issues they have to hassle with.
Other hints- limit my grocery shopping to fruit, veggie and natural markets where I can get stuff I can eat. I stay away from the freezer section with all the premade goodies that I remember in regular supermarkets.
I will do batches of Pamela`s baked good treats and freeze separate pieces.
Make up batches of GF pasta with awesome sauces, freeze portions, stir fry`s whatever, freeze individual servings. Then when lunch time comes, while they are eating their fast food garbage, I pull out an awesome home cooked main course and zap it. They say "Boy what are you eating, sure smells good!"
Now who is eating better?
AT restauarants, I scan the menu and say "What CAN, I eat? Usually not too much. But some restaurants will do you special requests if you ask nicely. I am getting quite bold, and surprisingly, most are really awesome and will make you something nice and GF. Don`t have to get fancy, "I`m allergic to wheat and flour"(not really the actual fact , but sounds bettet than saying you have a disease). "Could you sautee my seafood or fish with cornstarch instead of flour? "
Usually they say sure. Whoda thunk? Sometimes they have to ask the chef if there is flour in the soup or sauce.
Be patient and the cook or chef most of the time will help you out. If they don`t, don`t go back there.
Just remember we are so far a small group. So no, people don`t think about it, but so what. Don`t take it personally, Just go to your handbag and pull out a nice
GF baked good and opo it in your mouth. No big deal!
Most of the people eating the carbed up bagels and fattening cream cheese shouldn`t be eating it for their health either. That`s their own loss.

wow thanks for the advice...you must have a lot of time on your hands to cook all that suff..i usually just go all day without and then eat a big meal for supper..bad i know, not only for the celiac, but for the diabetes too..

Man, It`s your health! You gotta get control of your diet, especially for celiacs or you will have a mess on your hands.
Okay, some fast options good for diabetes and Celiacs---
Get a bunch of flash frozen chicken breasts (Walmart) they`re cheap. Thaw em out, put all on a baking sheet with a little olive oil and
seasoning mixes. Do the whole bag at once. bake em up. then saran them all and put them in the freezer. You can get one out in the A.M. it is thawed by lunch. Buy some sweet potatoes raw, and
take em to work and zap em in the micro for 8 mins. splenda, cinnamon, a bit of margerine- great for blood sugar. Or you can bake them on the same pan with the breasts and freeze them individual. If you keep going all day without eating it will ruin your health.
You have to carry your food. not a whole lot of options at work. I do. Bake batches of stuff when you aren't working. Don`t they have a cafeteria where you work with healthy stuff?

I also used to get upset too, but what I usually do:
First I never leave home to work without food, and I try to bring something that looks so good or a chocolate that is gluten free, so people actually crave my food. Now I feel a lot better about my diet and I don't get so affected by it. You should try it, it feels so good that you are not the one craving ...

It gets very trying to have to explain yourself at every turn at every meal or social event to others that you can not have what they are eating. I do not feel the need to explain myself to others any longer. Yes, I will surely educate them when they are interested. But, for the most part, I do not care what they think or eat. I am becoming as insensitive to them as they are to me. I have more of a non chalant attitude about it. Like thanks, but no thanks for the gluten, I have even explained to them that if you think of gluten, think of the stuff you lick on envelopes, that is gluten, that is what you are eating. No, I am not always on the offensive, but , I am armed with plenty of knowledge and not afraid to use it, if people are being jerky about it. In most cases, I bring food I know I can eat and do not think twice about it, I try to educate those close to me and other than that, I take others with a grain of salt with thier stupidity about the whole thing, And I do agree, that if I was not the one affected I may not have such a great understanding of Celiac Disease, Everyone can physically see a person with a peanut alleragy and what it does to them. They can not always see how bad people with CD feel when they eat gluten, And many times what I am having actually looks is better for me. It is just that in this country, what is such a dietary staple that others can not imagine that we can not have it. So, I choose to live my gluten-free life without any remorse with those around me who do not understand, Yes, I do have to pay more for some things but I never stop at any fast food places and get anything, so that is how I justify spending $3.99 on a gluten-free pizza, But, if we start talking positive as to how much better we feel eating gluten-free then the outcome is priceless. Anyway, I could go on all day but, just understand that you are the only one who can control what you eat and just be prepared as possible to have something with you while others are being glutons about gluten......and just smile! Best of Luck........Donna21 P.S. In my dictionary gluton comes exactly two words after gluten....Think about it.....LOL

You know, the first 6 months that I was on GF I did explain it more, and sometimes felt hurt and cheated, I would be
annoyed if people would ask me to eat wheat stuff after I had alread told them. But now I`ve figured out.---
1. They don`t get it. Some people are just dense , because they haven`t ever cooked and don`t know what stuff has in in. I couldn`t believe the stupidity. unbelievable.
2. They forget. At least they are offering me food, which is nice.
3. It`s just alot easier to say. I`m allergic to wheat. I can`t eat it. I`ll get sick. That`s it. They understand that. I don`t go into details. First, they haven`t heard of it, but they will. Alot of people have this and are being wrongly diagnosed with other stuff. Mark my words. This thing is going to snowball, and there are going to be some medical professionals looking pretty dumb and pretty greedy.
3. People don`t like hearing abou other people`s health issues. Just do what you need to do to stay healthy,
don`t bother getting into big explanations. Now GF for 3 years, it doesn`t even phase me.

Pizza being purchased by the store manager is the "big treat" at my place of employment. Yeah, I'd like to have some, but not enough to even consider eating a slice and going through all of that pain that I know it will bring.

The only times that I actually get a little pissy with things is when I don't want to cook and would love nothing more than having the ability to go through a quick drive-thru. I work 2-10pm and there are some nights when I get home that I just don't want to deal with cooking and dishes.

My anger issues (which are getting better) come more from feeling betrayed by my own body, not so much about other people.

Merry has some great advice in these threads and her posts have helped me tremendously whether she knows it or not.

Hang in there!

Thanks to everyone!!! i have been totally gluten free for a solid week and i feel great!! i have even lost 3 lbs!!! went to a health food store and bought a box of rice crackers...they were actually delicious...could not bring myself to buy a loaf of gf bread...6.19 a loaf...what if it is nasty and i don't eat it??? thanks again

I completely understand sometimes I get so enraged I have to just leave the room but Its not so bad that I want to eat it the worst part is peoples comments even my husband tries to get me to eat things with gluten in it and my who family bug me about it like its not so bad you just need to stay strong I like to buy gluten free snacks and keep them in my car like cookies brownies and chips though they can be really expensive I find it helps emotionally. but dont feel bad I have acctually left restaurants crying

Hey did you guys know that mcdonalds fries (in canada I dont know about US) are gluten free when I get really sad I just drive through mcdonalds

I do sometimes like when one of my friends offers me something I can't have. I know they didn't forget on purpose but gets annoying.

i get angry too but no one said you can't have most of those toppings and put cream cheese with fresh strawberries and sugar on a gluten free waffle (vans brand) its been a long hungry 5 years for me but i'm getting better just like one of the comments bring food with you and eat the things you like don't worry what people say or think