Fear of constipation? Help! Please!!

Question

I've always had chronic constipation, and dealt with it, but about a year and a half ago, April 07, I became REALLY constipated. More constipated than I've ever been in my life. I have no idea what happened, but it's like something fried in my brain & I've been scared to death of being constipated ever since. My parents just brush it off and don't understand that this is literally affecting my everyday life. I become depressed when I can't go. The first thing I think about when I wake up is "Have I gone today?" and the last thing I think about before I sleep is "Will I be able to go tomorrow?"

I haven't been able to have a normal BM since then without the use of either fiber pills (Benefiber) or laxatives (Miralax). Or both. It's gotten to the point where I drink water until I feel like throwing up (15 bottles of poland spring a day) and cut back on solid foods that aren't fruits or veggies (I pretty much live off yogurt). I know dependence on laxatives are unhealthy, but I hear Miralax is fine to take long-term.

I know this sounds ridiculous. I'm 16. I'm afraid this is going to ruin my life and I'm not going to be able to go on vacation, or dorm at college, or sporadically eat unhealthily, or even have kids. Plus Miralax is really expensive.

I'm not looking for diet suggestions or "get off laxatives!" comments. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IF THEY EVER GOT OUT OF IT. Do I need therapy or something?

You probably didn't read this whole thing, but if you respond, I'd greatly appreciate your answers.

Answer 1

not to be funny but you are bowl fixated.  you need to see your doctor and explain what is going on.  they need to help you become "regular" so you can stop obsessing about it.  please go talk to you doctor, this should not be running your life at 16, at 86 maybe but not at 16!!

good luck

Answer 2

I would talk to your parents and a doctor. This sounds like it is seriously effecting you and you are living in fear, which is no way to live. It is almost abuse that your parents aren't letting you see a doctor and do something more about it. It is also unhealthy to just eat yogurt. You are going to lose muscle and your health is going to deteriorate very quickly if you continue living this way. Go see a doctor is what I would tell you.

Answer 3

This sounds horrible! I wish I had better advise, but  I hope someone can help you out. Most likely a professional is the best way to go. There's got to be some reason why things aren't working out for your digestive system.

Answer 4

I'm not a doctor, but I urge you to see a doctor or a therapist who is more experienced who can help you. This doesnt sound healthy...