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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/MissNovelist-94 on 2025-11-20 01:02:24+00:00.
[Warning]
There is talking about bowel movements.
Like the title says, I fucked up by taking a laxative and now I'm regretting that choice.
I (31F) always have had weight issues, but over the last for years I managed to lose around 20kgs by exercising and watching what I eat. I occasionally go to a dietician do discuss how everything is going and if I need to adjust some things here and there. Got an appointment again next Friday.
Last Tuesday we had a teambuilding day with work where, beside some fun activities, we also went to a Korean BBQ. Super delicious, but as you might guess I ate way too much.
Now to the issue...
For the last few days/up to a week or so, I noticed my stool getting harder and it was increasingly getting more difficult to go to the bathroom. Paired with the K-BBQ, I somehow found it a good idea to get some laxatives to get the system back on track (empty) and pick it up with food after that (more fibers etc)
That was mistake number 1....
I did not know it would work so strongly.
Mistake number 2 is that the box even said "Take it when you go to bed". I took it just after dinner.
"Takes 6-12 hours to kick in", it's currently 2AM where I live and I'm shitting water (all blockages cleared tho)
TL;DR: I fucked up by taking a laxative and not following the instructions on the box.