“I can’t describe to you how stressful it is asking a waiter ‘Um… Is there onion or garlic in this?’ And having them look at me like ‘Why the f**k are you asking me this?’” - Matt (@glutenfreestreetgang)

Welcome back to the fourth episode of Bathroom Break!

Today, Matt (@glutenfreestreetgang) and Christine (@myibslife) are here to talk all about their restaurant anxiety.

Remember when going out to eat was exciting? Relaxing? A luxury? And now all of a sudden instead of sitting down at the restaurant and instantly reading the menu, you're walking in and immediately scoping out where the bathrooms and closest exits are?

You're not alone - We're right there with you.

In this episode, Matt and Christine take a deep dive into the awkward scenarios that can happen while going out to eat with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and/or food intolerances. Christine even trauma dumps about a time when her acid reflux, mixed with her extreme emetophobia (fear of vomiting), decided to act up in the middle of a first date.

Bad times, ya'll. Bad times.

But don't worry - Matt and Christine are also here to give you some tips on how to go to restaurants more confidently and comfortably, so you don't repeat their same mistakes.

“In the beginning, it’s always the hardest when you’re trying to navigate how to go out to eat while trying to stay safe and avoiding the things that make you sick — but it DOES become easier.” - Christine (@myibslife)

“It never goes away, you just kind of learn to live with it and go with the flow” — Matt (@glutenfreestreetgang) 

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Our next episode will be out on 1/11 ➡️ “Low Points in the Low FODMAP diet”

Talk soon, friends!