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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2023 · 15 MIN

How to Stop Taking Laxatives in Eating Disorder Recovery

from The Eating Disorder Therapist · host HARRIET FREW

A Bite Size episode. Many people with eating disorders struggle with laxative abuse. It's not talked about enough and there can be much shame associated with this. In the episode, I talk about why people fall into laxative abuse and consider strategies to reduce dependency and ultimately come off laxatives. If you've been dependent on laxatives for a while, you might want to get support from your GP in managing this and monitoring your physical health alongside.   This week's sponsor: - Elle Mace - https://www.ellemace.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957  

A Bite Size episode. Many people with eating disorders struggle with laxative abuse. It's not talked about enough and there can be much shame associated with this. In the episode, I talk about why people fall into laxative abuse and consider strategies to reduce dependency and ultimately come off laxatives. If you've been dependent on laxatives for a while, you might want to get support from your GP in managing this and monitoring your physical health alongside.   This week's sponsor: - Elle Mace - https://www.ellemace.com/   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957

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