05/10/2025
ā¢Living with Gastritisā¢
Over the past 9-ish months, Iāve been dealing with something that has completely changed my relationship with food: gastritis.
What started as occasional stomach discomfort slowly turned into constant pain, nausea, and a loss of appetite. Eating ā something I used to love ā became stressful. Every meal felt like a test of whether my stomach would handle it or not, and how much Iād actually be able to eat.
Truth be told, I wasnāt really aware of what was happening to my body until it was too late. I lost weight, lost my appetite, and slowly but surely lost myself in the process. My energy dropped, and so did my confidence.
After finally getting a diagnosis (especially after the continuous weight loss and other symptoms), Iāve started to recover ā slowly, but surely.
Recovery hasnāt been fast at all. Iām still learning to listen to my body. Iāve started eating smaller, more gentle meals and focusing on foods that soothe rather than irritate. Iāve created a daily routine to keep myself grounded and at peace.
One of the biggest changes has been in my work life. I realised I needed to make space for healing, and that meant adjusting how and when I work. This winter, Iāve decided to focus more on myself ā spending time with my two boys š“ and finding little moments of calm. I want this winter to be a peaceful, healing one. š
This journey (which Iām sure will go on for a good few more months) hasnāt been easy. Iāve had to really push myself to stop, slow down, and go at the pace my body needs to recover.
But this experience has taught me so much ā patience, mindfulness, and appreciation for the small victoriesā¦ like finishing a meal without discomfort or feeling just that little bit stronger each day.
