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I need help *****very trigering*****

EmmaammE
EmmaammE
Ive taken at least 12 laxatives since monday maybe slightly more and the box says no more than 1 per day. I had to eat a meal thos evening coz i was out at a friends and when i got back i took 2 more tablets and now i want more but dont have any but really badly want them. I think i have a problem. I tried to tell teh doctor but couldnt find the words to say, she already thinks im a freak coz i scrap my arms. what do i do - apart from stop taking the tablets!
EmmaammE
EmmaammE
someone please talk to me
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that acknowledging that this could be a problem is great. You need to find something to do in place of taking the pills. I would try something that occupys your ,ind such as reading. Try to get out of your head when this is happenening. Also, if you do not feel comfortable talking to your doctor about this then it is time to finds another doctor!!!! Be Well!!!!!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
im sorry, i really want to be able to give you advice, usually i am really good at that kind of thing, but i cant because i am struggeling with the same kind of problem, except its the compulsion to make myself throw up. im really sorry that i cant help you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ive had this same problem but i just said i can go without i can i can! its kinda working and its a start! an try just to eat small meals!
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's a form of a bulimia, babe. Even if you can't get the weight loss from it.

So, yes - you definitely have a problem.

Part of bulimia can be about regulating emotions. If you can try and find something else to relieve anxiety, whether it is anxiety about food, or friends, or the fiddle.. that might help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm glad you are out of laxatives. Don't go out and buy more. Plus you need to see a therapist, not just a regular doctor. I hope you can stop this. It does incredible damage to your organs. Hugs.
EmmaammE
EmmaammE
sorry people but i did buy more and had 6 today! :(
deleted_user
deleted_user
it's okay, don't beat yourself up...it's better than 12 and recovery doesn't happen just like that.

baby steps all the way

-Debbie
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