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Hi,

I'm newly diagnosed (4 weeks), 38 years old, who had classic symptoms
for six months and is now doing better, thanks, though not anywhere
close to my old happy-go-lucky self.  I've discovered over the last
four weeks that this is a lot harder than it looks, both emotionally
and practically.  Frankly, I'm in a big, fat funk, constantly feeling
anxiety about celiac, it's risks, the future, the expense, having to
explain it all when I go out with friends, trying to be honest and yet
not too honest when applying for life insurance.  It goes on.  And I
have the occasional but too-frequent accidental ingestions.  I didn't
think I would need it, but maybe a support group would help?  I'm
currently living in Orange County, CA, though it's probably only for
another couple of months.  I didn't come up with any groups here from
my list search.  But I could also make contacts in LA or San Diego,
since I'm frequently in both places...anybody around?

Thanks,

Doug

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