Laxatives?

Picola1984

I cannot emphasise enough how dangerous this habit is. I abused laxatives for years and at my worst, was taking up to 70 a day. It can turn into a very serious addiction. When anyone tried to stop me from getting hold of them, I was like a drug addict needing her next fix. Even when I was hospitalised for kidney failure, I still panicked without them. In fact, my kidneys failed 3 times, and I almost died before I stopped taking them. They should really not be sold so easily, as they seriously dehydrate you and upset electrolyte balance which can lead to heart failure.

I am lucky in that I must have the constitution of an ox, having survived going down to 70Ibs at 5'11, abusing laxatives as well as purging in other ways and heart failure. I am glad to report I have not touched a laxative now in about ten years and have a phobia of doing so. I instead eat prunes or drink a glass of prune juice to ensure I don't get bunged up, but I am fortunate, as my bowels are pretty regular.

However, it did mess up my digestive system enough that I constantly get bloat and gas from foods that did not affect me before.

This sort of habit can kill you very quickly, and she really does need to be made to realise this.

Such good words