valleri Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 hi all! this is not easy to write at all. wow, here goes. for two and a half years i struggled with an eating disorder (anorexia with binge/purge subtype), but thank God since november i've been pretty much "recovered." that is, until recently i started taking too much magnesium as a laxative (i do have digestion issues, though, so i was primarily using it because otherwise i have issues because of the digestion stuff). i'm not taking it anymore because i was worried that it was a sin. is this confessable, and if so, how would i confess it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatitude Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Eating disorders are illnesses, and what you're describing is a symptom of that illness. Being ill is not a sin. However, this doesn't mean that taking magnesium is a good idea. People who have suffered from eating disorders often do have bowel and digestion problems, and laxatives will prolong the problem. They also jeopardise your recovery, which is very new and therefore fragile. You should speak to a doctor or dietitian with experience in treating these issues. I'll pray for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleri Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) thank you! so it's not something i should confess? i guess to an extent i also don't want my priest to think i'm confusing confession with counseling Edited January 15, 2021 by valleri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatianAtHeart Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, valleri said: thank you! so it's not something i should confess? i guess to an extent i also don't want my priest to think i'm confusing confession with counseling There doesn’t appear to be anything to confess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleri Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 ok thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, valleri said: thank you! so it's not something i should confess? i guess to an extent i also don't want my priest to think i'm confusing confession with counseling You can confess anything to your priest. But imo this does not meet the criteria for mortal sin. If there is any sin involved it is venial and can be forgiven with a private prayer and firm purpose of amendment. Or the devout use of holy water! What God wants is for you to be healthy and happy. For you this means bring under a doctor's care, if you aren't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleri Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 ok thank you! i guess i could say that i was taking a supplement for weight loss that could have been harmful. idk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 It depends what is an underlaying psychological reason for your eating disorder. Quite often it is a manifestation of self-rejection. In some people it happens as a result of being abused etc. By no means I am saying that it is your case. However if something what I wrote rings familiar I would mention it to a priest, for a fuller healing. (Overuse of laxative is a hallmark of the disorder by the way.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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