occasionally i go through this bit where i take laxatives thinking it will flush me. I mean I don't just take it once but everyday for 2 weeks. What the huck am i doing to myself?

Good question... you realize that you have a problem. What are you going to do about it? Are you willing to seek help from someone- friends, family, etc? Laxatives are dangerous and potentially life-changing (for the worst!) if used incorrectly. If you overuse them just enough for long enough, you could end up paralyzing certain muscles and having no control of when you go to the bathroom. Is it worth it?

can also lead to chemical imbalances in the body which can lead to heart attacks, fatal tetany (uncontrolled muscle movements) and a tonne of other nasty stuff. someone i know ended up incontinant from them, so it does happen! try and get some help.

I used to do the same thing. And I paid for it...now I can't even go to the bathroom with out sticking my finger up my butt to help it along...I know gross but I am just warning you. And I only go about once every 2 weeks.

^Oh no! That sounds awful!!

Well, I just happened to be browsing this board and came across your post. I do not have an eating disorder, but am currently on a colon cleanse for health reasons prescribed by my doctor. This doesn't come ANYWHERE near as bad as what laxitives probably are like, but I have alot of cramps and have to go diarheeha (Sp?? lol) like every 5-10 minutes. It really sucks. I don't see how anyone would be enticed to use a laxative when you're going constantly and it permanantly messes up your system....to the point as the poster above. :(

Girl, I'm telling you, it's not worth it.