For those of you who struggle with life threatening food allergies, this PBS documentary is a must see.
We don’t currently have any life threatening allergies. I used to have some and the running joke was that I never ever went anywhere without my purse. I carried it to every college party, even if they were just down the hall. I took it dancing, I carried it everywhere. People joked that it was my “blankey”.
Actually, it contained my EpiPen.
My allergies were respiratory and have faded over time and with the diet so I haven’t needed an EpiPen for years. That said, I still remember the terror of struggling for air. So even though our current issues are the sort that don’t kill anyone right away, I know what it is like to feel that fear and also what it is like when people act like you must somehow be exaggerating and they decide that somehow “just a little” won’t be a problem.
Which is why I loved the name of this documentary.
I am not sure that the first link which will allow you to see the movie for free is legal, but I am providing it until such time as PBS takes it down since I think everyone needs to see this movie. I have heard horror stories of school districts trying to compel the children to eat the school lunch despite its high allergen content. I happen to live in a town that takes food allergies seriously, but it should be every town and every school that takes this seriously. Not breathing is a serious problem.
So enjoy the movie and share it with your friends.
This first link is to the site Snagfilms which has it playing (or did a few days ago)
http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/im_not_nuts_living_with_food_allergies
This second link is to purchase the film on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Im-Not-Nuts-Living-Allergies/dp/B001N0LEG0
You can also rent it on YouTube for 2.99, just Google it there and they will take you directly to the page.
