Quotations (Original text) | Feelings and attitudes (Subcategories) | Related actions (Subcategories) | Experiences (Categories) |
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"When I found out that I have gluten intolerance, there wasn't anything to it. Of course you want to be able to eat what you want, but if you can't then you just can't." Girl, Narrative | Not a disease, just food intolerance Not the worst condition to have Not being the only one | Accept the fact Make the best out of it | Not a big deal |
"It should be out in the national newspaper, like one day they should have a bunch about gluten. So people understand." Boy, Focus group discussion | Wish for increased awareness Dislike to be treated differently Want to be seen as normal | Mobilize for change Educate others | A fight for normalization |
"My life became very different. They always have to make special food for me and I am scared that people think that I am being difficult." Girl, Narrative | Feel alone Worry to be seen as a burden Feel like an outsider | Trying to hide Compensate by being nice | A lonely struggle |
"I have totally quit the gluten-free food. My stomach problems have come back, but I feel better mentally. I can live a normal life now, except I have a little stomach pain." Girl, Narrative | Hard to be different Diet hard to handle Not worth it | Withdrawals from social contacts Take an active stand not to adhere | Treatment not worth the price |