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Posted by vines123456 on May 30, 2005, at 22:14:41
I started taking laxatives when I was in high school as a way of loosing weight. That was over 25 years ago and I still take them. I take 5 or more at a time, 3 x's a week for 5 weeks. It just depends on how "heavy" I feel. I am ashamed of myself but I cant stop. I have tried for several years but I get nervous and find myself running to the store for a new supply. I am addicted to this. Is there anyone out there with the same problem?
Posted by Augustina on June 1, 2005, at 10:10:22
In reply to Problem with Laxatives, posted by vines123456 on May 30, 2005, at 22:14:41
I used to take laxatives as a way to “lose weight” too but stopped b/c I realized the harm I was doing to my body. I was taking the stimulant laxatives which are considered pretty potent thinking that this would help me get rid of the fat and calories I was consuming. This thinking is way off base though b/c what I was really getting rid of was mainly water and important electrolytes that the body needs to function (like potassium, sodium, nutrients). After taking laxatives I’d feel tired, depressed, and my stomach would be more distended than before! Also, my body became dependent on the laxatives and it was hard for me to go to the bathroom w/out taking something so I ended up constipated!
Vines, I know it can be difficult to quit using the laxatives cold turkey but you really need to think about what this is doing to your physical health (as well as emotional health). Are you able to talk to someone about this dependency?
My thoughts are with you!
-Augustina
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