Well , keep up the fluid and fibre and maybe add a stool softener . And if that isn ' t cutting it , off to your GP , as it sounds like this is a relatively new issue . I would avoid stimulant laxatives like ExLax for occasional use , I suggest Senekot <| sep |> So full and complete seclusion from the outside world ? Seems rather harsh . <| sep |> Never said I was mad . Also , never said I worked thanksgiving . Apparently the used to is hard to read . what is your job that you work every holiday ? <| sep |> It definitely happened , yes . See the post about it on this sub ' s main page . <| sep |> Good effort on finding a Ze but land mammals as a whole are seen as invasive pests down here . <| sep |> Your mom is awesome the amount of love she puts into her tables is so freakin loveable . I bet you guys are an amazing family ! ! I ' m hammered and me and my husband do our holidays just us and this is my everything . I do this for just him and I , so I know the love she has for each of you is incomparable .