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Laxative Abuse

by Splammalot, May 30, 2009 10:19PM
I am a 20 yr old female with a history of eating disorders, first anorexia which developed into bulemia using laxatives. It's gotten to the point of dependency. I get really bloated and constipated if I go without it. I know I can cause permanent damage if I dont stop using them, but I hate this disgusting bloated feeling. How do I wean myself off without having to feel fat and disgusting?
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by gnorb, May 31, 2009 08:45AM
To: Splammalot
Eat more fiber. Long term laxative use will weaken your intestinal muscle. The only way to get yourself off of it it to strengthen it. You may have to deal with that "disgusting bloated" feeling for a while. It took you a while to get to this stage, it'll take a while to get out of it. Digestive enzymes and probiotics will also help.

Good luck.
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