worried....

[alwaysanaddict]

After coming off a drug addiction 3 years ago, I started to find myself using my addictions in other ways. One being eating and binge eating. I would eat in the car, hide food, and just eat, eat, eat.
Never made myself vomit. Now It's been about 2 months that I have stopped the rapid binge eating. But, I am pretty much not eating, and taking laxatives so I can lose some weight that I have gained. I keep saying to myself this is the last day I will take the lax. but I keep taking them.

should I worry. is it that harmful?

[Leah22]

Yes, taking laxatives is harmful to your body. It can cause a lot of problems to you digestive system. Taking laxatives once in a while for constipation is ok, but abusing them, like you are, is not good. Plus, taking them is not helping you lose weight.....it is getting rid of all of the water in your body, causing you to get dehydrated. If your weight is going down, it is due to water loss. I abused laxatives for a while when i was struggling with my bulimia, and I ended up getting very sick. I advice you seek help because it seems as though you are suffering from an eating disorder.

[avisg]

Yes you are replacing one addiction with another this is also A big issue I have . pills ,smoking ,food . Its called cross addition . Are you seeing anyone for your pill addiction ?
I would try to ease up on the laxs it wont help you lose weight and pretty soon you will not be able to go the bathroom without them . I PMed you yesterday , If you ever need to talk just let me know.
Avis

[alwaysanaddict]

I haven't worried about the pills yet since i actually had surgery and the bottle is almost gone and I do not plan of refilling.  I'll deal with that when it comes. but I have already  experienced not being able to go to the bathroom and I thought It was because of the vics. ( I also thought it would benefit weight loss.)  I will stop taking the laxatives.....will let u know

[alwaysanaddict]

now I can't go to the bathroom without the lax. you're right. I've been taking fiber supplements now to help. is that a good idea?

[stlmom]

I would recommend  a treatment center (but if you have no insurance that would be a problem). Here is another suggestion. Find a very supportive family member/parent or even a school teacher to explain what is happening to you. This is VERY serious and you need to make a decision to ight these ED thoughts and behaviors. Then allow someone you trust (hopefully a parent) to monitor you after meals for up to 2 hours while using the bathroom. I know that this may seem like an invasion of your privacy but it is exactly what is done in $200.00 per day treatment centers to save you life! Also .....remain on "community space" the same amount of time after all meals...around family/friends and keep your mind focused on other things or journal about this experience and triggers. Your doctor may be able to help with medications to calm these triggers but you are ultimately the only one that can fight ED. Tums and gas- X may help after meals with the feeling of fullness but you must 'fight the urges' to purge. They do subside with time. Please be honest with others and get a plan in place daily to help you fight this fight. It may save your life!!!!

I know....I work in an acute treatment faculity and it is not easy to get through, but I've seen miracles...I pray you become one of the miracles.....BELIEVE!...you ARE worth it!

[red_1986]

I feel after being on drugs much stuff in everyday life is easy to get "hooked" on. laxitives are addicted if you are gaing the results you wnat and not doing it in a pure form. exercising, eating heathly, ect...   I wish you the best but get off of them make it new years resolution, set a goal you can do it if you beat the drugs you can beat anything let me know how your doing.