Tyson, I'm so sorry your Grandfather is dying. When my Grandma died, I just about fell apart. It was probably the most self-destructive period I have ever gone through due to grief. I hope you'll do okay on the flight.

One can of soup could give someone on Pred a heart attack, cause they often have 1000+ mg. of sodium per serving. Chips? Bad. There are alternative foods but you would have to stick to "whole" foods like vegies, fruits, carbs without salt, lean proteins without added salt, etc. I would bet that it's the salt that is sending you over the edge. Soda is bad too.

Fish oil is okay but eating good fish does wonders for both your mood and your libido!

Yes, everything does seem to come in bunches. The only thing I can do when my life feels out of control is to realize that I can only be in control of how I react to it all. Not so easy when someone you love is dying though. I hope your Grandfather knows you are there and that you have time to spend with him. Take it easy, okay?

Annie