You are a true gem and an incredible person, love ya, so glad you made it through all that and are now in such a great place xx

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Love you too! Hell yes - who would you be able to laugh on the phone with if I'd copped it? 😜❤️

Watching this made me cry.... I am so glad you are still in this world.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Aw sorry I made you cry! ❤️

IM SO GLAD YOU'RE STILL WITH US LOVE JOU SO MATS

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! Im glad too!

Sounds like a near death experience to me. So intense! You are a warrior.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

A real Scottish warrior! 😂💪🏻

Such an important, heart breaking story. So glad you are still here on this earth helping people. You are amazing.

Oh you gave me chills, your mom singing oasis. I'm so glad you doing better. I really hope you realize that you are amazingly beautiful inside and out!!!!

Lauren, I, too, am crying right now, just a few months ago I was in the exact same position, waterloading 5l once a week, only I didn't fall into a coma. I knew that it was dangerous and it got to the point where I believed I was going to die that day, because the pain and brain-fog were so bad, but I could not tell my mother because I was afraid she would find out my real weight and send me to a hospital to receive inpatient treatment. I just cried in her arms all evening, hoping I would wake up the next day. Watching this really made me realise how lucky I am to still be around and I just want to give you a huge hug and say thank you for sharing your struggles. Because of you I no longer feel alone even with the darkest chapter of my life. We are going to fight through the rest of this terrible disorder together

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I am crying reading this! I can't believe that you've been through a very similar thing! Thank fuck you've stopped! THIS IS WHY I PUT MY STORY OUT THERE.....so that others don't feel so alone, so scared and so ashamed! LOADS OF LOVE!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Normally I don't comment Lauren, but.... Seriously, you inspire me. I have to say it. You. Inspire. Me.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting this time 💕

Don't ever let yourself get that bad. Love that your here with us.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Never again! 💕

I have to confess that I've only just seen this (I saw it in my YT feed when you first uploaded it but I personally find _any_ stories or footage of people in ICU for any reason triggering tbh)... I cannot tell you how sorry I am that you felt so cornered that you put yourself at risk of developing severe hyponanatraemia to remain an outpatient :'-( I don't want to sound patronizing or clichéd - but it's incredibly brave to share this experience with your audience, and I'm sure I don't have to tell you how lucky you are to have survived without chronic health problems as a direct result. I hope that anyone with an ED who sees this thinks twice before trying over drinking before a weigh-in and contemplates any of the possible consequences including coma, brain damage and/or a lifetime of dialysis 3x a week.

You look like a OO7 agent walking around. Love the outside footage again. So glad you are sharing your stories for other girls who suffer from the same issues !

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

😎💕 Thank you xx

Thanks for sharing your story. Hopefully it will help someone going through the same thing. Glad you're still with us!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laurie! 💕

Thank You for your story. I am sure it will help a lot of people. So glad U made it

You're incredible and strong, I'm glad you're still here and doing well! 💕

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So am I! Xo

I am so sorry you went through all that but happy yo survived and are rising above it

I too believe everything happens for a reason. so glad you're still here. ❤

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely! So am I 😄💕

Wow, what a fighter! Scary story, glad you're still around to keep fighting

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Haha - so am I!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

You've really gone through a lot :( I'm so glad you're still here! Love the storytime vlogs. Keep kicking ass!!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

😘❤️

Thank you for sharing this story with us. I`m so pleased that you`re still with us.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark! Xx

HUGS!!! I am so glad you are still around because you are such an awesome human being, I just feel so blessed for finding your channel!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Aw wow I feel blessed to have you here! Xx

So so so glad you're still around and getting better!! You're videos make my day!! Much love xxx

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you love! I'm glad you love my vids! 🙊💕

So glad you are on the upswing! You are too delightful to listen to to make yourself ill. I really hope you stay on the right track. Your postings brighten my day. You are such a smart and funny girl, be good to yourself!! Proud of you sweetie!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Awwwww thank you so much! It's awesome to hear that my content brightens your day 😊

you're so strong to talk about this! amazing to see how far you're coming =) excited to follow your story.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

wow what a powerful story. please keep up the good work. I think you are such a great asset to KZread.

Glad you made it. I knew where this story was going as soon as you mentioned you read how much water weighed. I was in a coma for 2 days for a different reason and it was the most depressing thing because I didn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I knew time was passing but there was nothing. Then I woke up intubated and tied up (because I had apparently been trying to pull things out) Take care. Marathoners also sometimes get hyponatremia from water intoxication from drinking just water. Don't skip those gatorade stations people!

I know you're going to help and inspire a lot of people. As for me, your honesty makes you credible and that's why I listen to all your videos. Thanks for sharing this. Hugs xxx

You're awesome,girl .Glad you're still around :)

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Me too 😂

Absolutely terrifying. I can only imagine what it felt like to go through that and everything else. So glad you pulled through and are getting stronger and stronger!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

It really was, and still is! Thank you so much! xo

That's a very intense experience, thanks for sharing I can imagine it wasn't easy to put that out there. Along with everyone I'm also glad to see you still here, you are appreciated. It's good to see you outside doing stuff

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad I'm still here too, otherwise I'd never have had the opportunity to connect with you great people on here ☺️

You've been through so much. Your family has been through so much. Bless you all.

You have been through a lot and so brave! I am moved by you and you have inspired me to try to get better.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

This is so wonderful to hear!!! Luv ya girl! 💕

I'm so glad you're still alive! You have so much awesome thing to do in this world.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

🙊 Tgank you! And yes - I certainly do! 💕

Lauren, you poor girl. You sure have had a rough time of it. So glad that you've come through it. I enjoyed listening to your story.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much xx

That's heart breaking Lauren. You're here to help others I'm certain of it. Good on you for speaking so candidly and openly about this. It's common at weigh in for girls to drink lots of water.... I hope at least one person sees this video and it makes them think twice and even saves them.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

I hope so too! 🙏🏼💕

So glad you are still here :) You always make me laugh! x

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

😊💕

Glad you are still here and you made it through all of that. :-)

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So am I!!! X

It's more than obvious you're a very strong woman. I'm glad you're still hear with us to share your story and help others through such times. I think what is so likable about you is you're real and you're honest. Thanks for being you Lauren. HUGS!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love having you here, and I'm so so grateful for all of your love and support on my channel 💕😉

@thetruthofthematter936

8 жыл бұрын

The Vegan Lass YW!!!! Ha ha ha ha I just realized I wrote hear instead of here. Where's the grammar police? 👀

Wow, Lauren, what a scary time, so thankful you made it through. And yes, it does sound like a near death experience to me. I've done a bit of research on the topic. You will now be able to help people from your experience of healing. 💜💜💜

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Yes - that's what I hope to do! ☺️❤️

wow Lauren that was something. thanks for always being genuine in everything you do and also for sharing some really dark shit for our benefit. I hope we can learn about how out of control disordered thinking can be. thats why it's beat never to start. love you and I'm so happy you are alive.

I'm so glad you are here, You're like an Angel! :)

You are important, you matter, thats why you are still here. You can help so many. I often encourage people who have been through horrible life experiences to look at the positives you received from those experiences, so that when you look back on them you no longer just see the horror or fear. You instead draw strength from those to better yourself and help others. Granted some dont understand what they are at first, so I have to help them find it.I would think with overcoming an eating disorder one might learn to "let go" knowing you can only control your eating up to a point then your body takes over. Maybe you learn its ok to be who you are and healthy. Maybe you learn you can help others in similar situations. I think you are incredible and I think you are so strong just by making this video.HUGS to you.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And your encouragement is spot on! This what I do on a daily basis and therefore I'm glad that's what you tell others to do! Hugs 💕

So happy to have you around Lauren you are an amazing person... Hugs from Toronto xoxo

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paola! I love having you around my comments section! 😂 PS - I LOVE TORONTO ❤️

I'm so glad you woke up and your still with us. I'm glad your mom's singing called you back to us, that's just so scary Lauren. I'm so glad that you've come so far on your recovery journey and that it seems like that moment was the wake up call for you and you've been given a second change at life. We're so bless to know you and hear your story. *hugs* x-*

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

And I am blessed to have such a great bunch of viewers and followers. I'm forever grateful! 💕

glad you're doing better!! I love your videos ! sorry about the summer season making you sick

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ah - Ive had hay fever all my life - Im used to it! 😀

@manga4774

8 жыл бұрын

i used to get allergies every year, never got used to them..then they disappeared :) :p

I truly admire you for sharing your struggle. It takes a lot of courage to overcome that kind of disorder, let alone share it with strangers on here. I just know your story will inspire many. I myself have never battled anything to the degree you have, but for those who have, this video will be motivational & inspirational. I really enjoy your channel & support you greatly throughout your recovery. I also love your Scottish accent, btw!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thank you for this lovely comment! I really do hope to inspire and help others!!! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos.....and my accent! 😂

I admire you lots, Lauren. Thank you for sharing. This must have been difficult, but you help so many people:) I'm just watching that sub count grow every time I see your vids! so proud x

I'm so glad you pulled through :) You seem like a great girl.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kayleigh xx

I'm so glad your dooing good now. 😊 I love storytime! !♡

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

😊💕

I'm soo happy you are alive...love finding your videos.....I'm too scared to make videos so big thumbs up for you, brave soul xoxoxo

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And hey.....let me be your voice! 😄

Amazing account! Thanks for trusting us enough to share it.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Wow, it's so sad what mental illness can do to people :( That must have been so scary for your family (and for you, once you woke up). Thank you for sharing this. Can you talk more about your time in IP?

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was scary for my family. I'm definitely going to talk more about my experience in inpatient xo

Wow, the things you went through girl. I'm stunned every time. Thanks for sharing ♥ And yes I'm pretty sure that was a near death experience :) There are many reasons why you came back, one of the main ones is this, sharing your knowledge and experience with the world, so that it can help others. ♥

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

I think you're right Klaudia! ☺️💕

Wow, it's so amazing that you were meant to get through this and share with us your transformation. I commend you for that. I too had an ED and takes so much of your life I'm now in recovery 4 years. +1 for the Scottish system Nhs is dire.... All the best lovely

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And I'm so proud of you for being 4 years into recovery! Recovery takes so much strength.....you're amazing! 💕

I sure recognize the patterns you describe. Its sounds like exactly the thinking traps that addicts and alcoholics go through. I completely empathize with what you went through. If you aren't already in a 12 step program for eating disorders I bet you would find it very helpful.

plus, your hair looks really cute like that 😊

@phoenixdavida8987

8 жыл бұрын

yeah I agree. I thought that, too as soon as I saw her.

Thank you for sharing your story. Very courageous.!

As soon as you mentioned water I had a feeling, not a lot of people know too much water is toxic. They had a contest in the US, "Hold your wee for a Wii" and a woman died. I am SO glad you are still here. ❤❤❤❤

@ecamormex

8 жыл бұрын

Yup, I remember that. It was a radio station in San Diego or somewhere in southern California about a decade ago. That was the first time most people in the USA heard that you could die from too much water. So glad our Scottish girl is still alive. :-)

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Wow- that's horrific 😕

@naddiekat

8 жыл бұрын

It really is, I would tell people this, and until that happened people didn't believe me. They just said that your body needs lots of water, even more if you are overweight or obese.

thanks for sharing your experience with me. i had no idea, that this could happen with drinking so much water either. it's a great idea to wear your sunglasses to keep the pollen out of your eyes too! yes, your videos are helpful. you just educated me on a few things, that i had no clue about. thank you.

Sheesh, the tunnel part of the story had me on the edge of the seat.. holy smokes.. very glad u lived to tell us about it. I'll be reminded of this story whenever an Oasis song pops up on the radio :)

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Noel and Liam Gallagher saved my life 😂

Amazing video, I didn't move an inch while you were talking - thanks for sharing with us x

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much xxx

Thank you for sharing this story. I believe it will be helpful for a lot of people, including yourself. Stay strong!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

I do hope so! Thank you! Xx

Really sad to hear how much you suffered but it is so great you are doing good for yourself. Didn't know about water loading.

So inspirational, Lauren. Screw what insults the haters throw at you, you're strong as hell & an incredible person!! You're living proof that you can overcome any struggle. Glad to have you here 💛💛💛

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks gorgeous! And thanks for your support on a certain low blow video that was made about me yesterday 😘💕

@user-rm3iy4ye2l

8 жыл бұрын

The Vegan Lass Ahh, yes... THAT video! Haters will hate! Just look at her dislike/like ratio!! You have the upper-hand in support and love 💕💕

really nice of you sharing this !!!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Wow! what an experience to live through! God bless your recovery.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Your story is amazing, and I've watched your other videos, but this video really touched me. I don't have an eating disorder, but I am vegan and I like your sense of humor and your thoughts on veganism and the drama. However, I see you in a whole new light. I'm so glad you're alive with us. You are such a bright and funny and optimistic and cute Scottish girl. Please take care of yourself. And thanks for sharing this story. Don't know if I'll ever give you a hug in person, but either way, thank you. Love you lots!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Comments like this make my day! Thank you so much! We are one. We are all human: vegan, non-vegan, black, white, male, female or otherwise.....and I'm glad you've connected with me. Lots of love ❤️

I'm so immensely proud of you xxx you deserve everything and more you have really earnt it your so down to earth and inspiring xx and I totally relate with the hay fever struggles ahah

Thank you for being so brave and sharing all these stories. I am sure girls in similar situations will really benefit from this.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is what I hope for! ☺️💕

@SheldineCooper

8 жыл бұрын

You know what really scares me though is how crap the treatment in that hospital was though. I have a friend with an eating disorder and I keep telling her to get professional help (i am a psychotherapist myself) but i am afraid she ends up in one of those treatment centres that just focus on eating and not on all the other underlying issues and just work with this weigh and reward scheme... it's really scary and i very much fear for my friend... but she needs to do something... :(

I´m so, so happy you are here Lauren...

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

This truly means so much! Thank you! And big HELLO to your brother! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

@sivnfrens

8 жыл бұрын

He says HELLO back :D

I've just been watching you channel recently, and I really love your walking videos, I find then relaxing;) because of the movement and your voice I think. Thank you for sharing that incredible story. You are really brightGlad your still here💜💛💙💚❤💜💜💙❤

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Really? Haha - maybe these walking videos I do will take over the popularity of ASMR videos! 😂 Thank you SO much btw! 💕

Time flew by so fast I couldn't believe you had talked for 18 min. IT WAS A VERY GOOD STORY TOLD BY SOMEONE WHO SPOKE FROM EXPERIENCE AND CAME OUT THE OTHER SIDE A CHANGED PERSON. OMG GREAT VIDEO! AMAZING! Which song by Oasis??

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely! The song was The Masterplan 💕

I hope this video goes viral because most people have no idea drinking alot of water in a short space of time can kill you. A woman on a gameshow challenge drank 4 litres of water (whoever drank it quickest won the prize) and she died. It is so dangerous. Thank you for sharing this xxx

@imnotarapper4776

8 жыл бұрын

yep that happened in my city too. it was for a free Wii. they had to drink a gallon of water in under an hour. people need to educate them selves. too much of something is always bad no matter what it is

Wow, thanks for sharing your experience Lauren. Sending you love and best wishes for your continued recovery. #ThisGirlIsOnFire #WhatDoesntKillYouMakesYouStronger

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rachel! ❤️

wow youve come a long way

I really hope your family will help you and monitor your eating and exercising habits. I suffered from anorexia nervosa for more than five years (from I was 11 until I was 16) and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't gain weight as a voice inside my head continued to deem me fat and ugly. With my parents' support, I gained loads of weight multiple times but lost it all over again due to the fact that I wasn't willing to let go of the voice (disorder) itself; I thought it meant that I would be losing control over my body and appearance and, thus, become chubby or fat. What finally started my recovery was to cognitively alter my ideal body image from stick-thin and muscular to muscular with a relatively low body fat percentage. As I enjoy and love strength training (squats, deadlifts, curls, running et cetera), it didn't take me long to realise how much better people look when they're muscular and healthy. :-) HOWEVER, becoming completely healthy is a conscious choice; whether you'd like to admit it or not, you still seem very unhealthy (and the fact that your "walking pace" is fast enough for you to almost be out of breath proves that you still haven't made the conscious choice. I decided one day that I didn't want this disorder to control my life any longer; I wasn't in control; the anorexia was literally controlling me constantly. From making that decision, I became 99% healthy about three months later. Now, if I eat more than I should, I don't beat myself up, cry endlessly, scream and exercise compulsively. Instead, I know that it isn't the end of the world if I overeat - I eat an incredible amount of food without gaining any fat - it isn't vegan or vegetarian but I might want to go plant-based or vegetarian at one point in my life. Now, I eat a diet that keeps me healthy, muscular, strong and relatively lean and my exercising has been reduced to two to three hours 3-4 days a week. AND I no longer suffer from anorexia nervosa. :)) I know that you probably won't let go of your eating disorder but living with your parents for some time (if you don't do that currently at least), might prove very helpful to you. Support is extremely important during recovery and if you get to a healthier weight, the amount of ED thoughts will reduce gradually - unless you religiously hold on to them, though, as I did for many years. YOU NEED to make the conscious choice of not listening to the fake voice inside your head; YOU NEED to let it go. Getting an ED is, of course, not a choice in itself, however, getting rid of the ED is a conscious choice that you need to make yourself with support from friends and family who are prepared to force you to eat regardless of how you might react. My ED made me a manipulative liar and an overall horrible person; I thought out tricks and ideas to trick my family constantly and was, for the most part, able to trick them into believing I had eaten my lunch at school, my dinner while they weren't home and that I was eating dinner with them when they where home... Don't let that horrible thing control you any longer. :((

@katiexxx5080

4 жыл бұрын

Dgmr this was really helpful thanks

If it is a personal song between you and your mom then I DON'T want to know. Keep that for yourself you already share so much. Thank you. Your amazing!

lauren, you look radiant! now thats out of the way, i confess my profound ignorance on the subject of anorexia, so to me, when you share your experiences, i get information. i learn something new about physical limitations and how the brain meets the body. *uprated*

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.....both for the compliment and for being open to learning about EDs 🙏🏼

I can't believe you've had an eating disorder for 18 years, that is so sad :( I am SO glad you are doing better now!! Please keep going and never give up I never want to see you sad and ill again

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it would be good if we could cure everyone.......

You are AMAZING!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

😘💕

Omg. I never new about the water thing,thanks for sharing

I'm grateful to your mom and Oasis to convince you to come back, happy tears...Incredible and invincible Lauren

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely so so much ❤️❤️❤️

You'll keep doing great as long as you remember the depths of your despair and continue to rise above them😍

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

This gets me through the dark times......

@user-ho7yh3td6z

8 жыл бұрын

+The Vegan Lass You need some IRN-BRU and a Veggie Haggis.

This sounds like it was such a scary experience. I can't believe your team let you continue even though they knew about it. Did they not know how dangerous it is!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

It's disgusting that they done this. I never found out that they knew until a couple of years later......otherwise I think we would have sued

Aw Lauren thank you for sharing such a personal story with us. I do appreciate it. I'm so glad you made it back to the loving arms of your parents. Your mom knows you so well. 😄 💜 👍 I loved it when you woke up.."""" Where the fucked am ai """" lol hahaha 😃 😂 😄 To see you out and about Lauren this was wonderful for me👍👍. It was refreshing to see you in a different environment looking so vibrant. 👌👌 Please do many more of these videos of you just out and about. It was so cool seeing you in the park with the trees and the sun shining. 🌞 Yesss more story time on the go. 😄😅😉

Thank you. It took courage and strength to share.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

❤️

Great vid! I had a near death experience getting knocked of my bike once..It was darkness and I felt like a choice was to be made..and I woke up as well!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank feck you made the right choice 💕

@treestandsafety3996

8 жыл бұрын

Aye!x

thanks for sharing, love your videos and you look great!

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela 😊xx

omg....I'm so glad you pulled through. I don't know how you did it. Amazing. I did consider fleeing from the hospital myself- i was laying there like Linda Blair in the Exorcist....the nurses had started talking to me like i was cognitively retarded. It's something that's actually been studied in psychology, ie, how distressing and alienating hospital stays are. but i didn't have the balls to run! You're a legend, vegan lass.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

I'm a total rebel! I actually escaped and ran away on 4 separate occasions 😂😂😂

It is shocking to me that during IP and OP no one taught you guys about water-loading. Drinking excess water to pass weigh-ins is not uncommon and with a weakened system, a person would be more susceptible to complications. It's sad that you didn't have a better treatment program to go to. I'm glad you've found an eating regimen that is helping! :)

Thank you for sharing your story and raising awareness regarding,'water loading'! I knew folks that would go to raves and tell me of kids dying from drinking too much H2O due to ingesting X! I had no idea it was a thing in the ED world too...WOW! ^..^

i had water intoxication due to a medication combined with a spicy meal and hiccups that wouldn’t quit. i remember getting sick to my stomach and being terribly confused- at work and given an instruction i could;t remember 30 seconds later. i was still seizing when the ambulance came, and i remember the headache days afterwards from the LP and the horrible muscle pain from the spasming. my mom was in a funeral when they called and asked her to come 300 miles asap cuz i might not make it.. do NOT mess with electrolytes. that seizure has haunted every potential medical prescription due to seizure threshold, and the coma and near brainstem herniation have thankfully at least taught me about harm reduction when i did get back into purging 6 months later.

@Lukychrm42

8 жыл бұрын

i’m so glad you are still around, btw!!!

Intimate, and strong.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

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Oh Lauren, what an horrific experience for you (an all who love you). Its actually hard to drink enough water to get water intoxication - as you discovered from how it made you vomit. If anyone is interested I chose water intoxication as the subject for one of my nutritionalist assignments. The human body can process a steady supply of around 800-900mls an hour (around 18-20litres) or a one off drink of a couple of litres (both assuming the person is healthy with no kidney problems and a healthy weight). I drink an awful lot of water,I used to drink very little but in my teens I had a few very nasty kidney infections one after another and was told to massively increase my water consumption. Until I became ill 5yrs ago and was doing a huge amount of exercise I would drink anything up to 8 litres a day, now its probably nearer 5 litres. You have my sympathy for the hayfever too! I have very, very severe brittle asthma and multiple allergies, including hayfever. As it invariably makes my asthma worse I don't only wear sunglasses even when its not especially sunny, but also often wear a mask over my nose and mouth! At first I felt extremely self conscious, but it makes so much difference to how I feel I try to keep my head high and carry on. Well done on your progress, stay strong. Lots and lots of love xxx

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in this! Thank you for your insight!!! 😮

The Vegan Lass I can relate soo much to this, I started water loading after about a year and a bit inpatient, they said once I'd reached target and maintained for 3 weeks I could finally be discharged. I got into such a mess drinking litres of water before Being weighed, I got very sick but touch wood didn't fall into a coma. the lengths I would go to is ridiculous, even when they started locking my bathroom at night I would have as many extra drinks as I could before being weighed the next day. I'll never forget the agony of having a bladder about to burst but knowing going to the loo (supervised) could be the difference between discharge or even longer IP. I got to the point were I would pee in a cup and drink it so that I wouldn't lose any weight. it's crazy what I would do ironically I'm now gaining weight with very little push from anyone, it's taken a while but I've finally chosen recovery for myself

wow ! So so happy you are still with us to tell your story !! Did you ask your mom if she really sang that song to you ? take good care :)

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes she sung to me for hours!

Its common I ve been in and out of hospital the last ten years. I met a girl in a coma for I think 3 months. She still could not eat after. Just ensure for about 6 months. I didnt see if she finally ate...... She was terrified of solid food. Even though it almost killed her not to eat...A beautiful girl. She had no parents. About 23. So sad. So she lived with her sister whom didnt understand.....

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

This is so sad 😢😢😢

@aaa45028

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah its sad. She still had passions, hopes and dreams, for her life. I think she will be ok.

Oh wow! That's a really hard core thing you went trough 😨😰 . Also Xs- water can damage your kidneys and you can die like that👏🏼 if you're having "drowning kidneys"😕 . But it sounded like near death experience . You were in coma and then the tunnels and all that . I'm sure it was a NDE . Wow you're really Lucky you didn't become a vegetable . You're a good soul , the cosmos was/is with you ! Love and light to you 💕💕💕

Just...wow. Well thats two MORE things we have in common, girl. 1. Reaction to high pollen in the air, complete with the lovliest swollen eyes & having to wear sunglasses, even on cloudy days... and 2. Because of behavior that was NOT 'normal' OR healthy, waking up in hospital and not remembering of how I'd ended up there. I know you've referred to having had an ED, but I never knew anything more than that. I am just so happy your mum sang that Oasis song to bring you back!! Thank you for sharing this, I understand it was difficult, but sharing stories such as this really can help someone out there you don't even know is listening...

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Pity it's all the shitty stuff we have in common lol! 😜

@Frenchblue8

8 жыл бұрын

The Vegan Lass lol, IKR? Nah, there's always, freelee and durianrider. We both know them, yeah? Some lucky ass chicks we are! :;)

It is terrible to know that even though the doctors/nurses knew you were water loading and didn't at least tell you the dangers especially when they know better than anyone how bad it can get for someone in your position and the damage it can cause is completely retarded. Glad you're still here and recovering. I'm lucky to never have been in a situation like that before, I am also lucky to not have any allergies that I know of and haven't even caught a cold/virus or bug in over a year, for that I'm grateful.

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

Express and acknowledge that gratitude every single day x

@dml190

8 жыл бұрын

+The Vegan Lass I do, I believe that is partly why I have been as lucky as I have. That is also where my spiritual side came from. I am just glad you came back from where you were in the past and recovering every day.

I love thee walks with you .....

@laurenkenzy4118

8 жыл бұрын

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