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Q: Laxitive use

asked by: emily7124 on June 30th, 2009

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i'm 15 years old, 5"5 and now weigh exactly 8st, to me i think i am at a normal weight but i have lost alot of weight, i dont binge, i generally eat normally and have healthy meals, but everytime i used to feel like id eaten alot, i took laxstives. but now its changed that i feel so fat if i dont take them, so i have to have 2 a day, most days
im so scared because its made me have headaches and bloodshot eyes and boney back and my periods have slowed down
i know i need elp, but whenever i dont take them i just cry and feel even worse
i havent consulted anyone else about this as people know, but i think they think im just being dramatic. help me pleae
emily

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swc6

replied on June 30th, 2009

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Ok, maybe there is something in the laxatives that is making you feel worse physically and mentally when you get off them? Or your body is physically addicted to them in some way?
You need some help in understanding this med and your situation. Talk to your parents or an adult that you trust. Its very important you talk to someone as soon as you can. We are not sure what you are dealing with and you need help solving this problem. It doesn't make you weak or bad or anything else, just someone that needs help right now. Everyone needs help at some point. Please go talk to someone.

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