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I typically go 24-40 hours without eating and take around a minimum of 4 laxatives after anytime i eat. i am miserable. do i have an eating disorder?
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Yes: You likely have an eating disorder if you are taking laxatives regularly or intentionally not eating at least 1 meal a day. Causes could be multiple and treatments aren't often easy depending what kind of eating issue you have. Bulimia, anorexia and binge eating are the most common types but they all overlap. Discuss it with one of our mental health colleagues, it will help.
Answered 12/10/2016
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