There is no doubt that Survivors is a grueling competition in which participants suffer harsh weather conditions, hunger and cold, but this also has significant physical consequences.
Reality show host Jorge Javier Vázquez revealed that, in addition to the obvious weight loss, Carmen Borrego has been suffering from what he calls “social constipation” for 14 days.
“Since Survivors started, Carmen doesn’t care. He hasn’t shit in 14 days”explains Jorge Javier. “Diagnosed by a doctor“, said the presenter who added this”She doesn’t shit when she’s wrapped around her, her asshole looks closed”.
But that wasn’t the end of it, and Laura Madrueño added: “Carmen is not the only one with this type of constipation. Arantxa of the Sun and Aurah “They’re in the same situation.”
What is “social constipation”?
parkopressiscommonly known as: “shy bowel syndrome” or “social constipation” As they say on Survivors, it is a psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to survive. defecating in front of others or in public places. Although it may seem like a taboo, even funny topic for some, it represents a very serious problem for those who suffer from this condition.
Parkopresis is a anxiety disorder This prevents affected people from being able to evacuate their bowels in certain social situations. This is not a physical inability to defecate, but rather a psychological obstacle that comes into play in some situations. places where bathrooms are not private or there are people nearby. This is exactly the situation experienced by competitors in Honduras. There’s no intimacy in living together in a forest, and it’s clear that this is taking its toll on these three contestants.
The causes of parkopresis are mainly psychological and they can vary from one person to another. Some of the most common are:
- Social anxiety and fear of judgment. Fear of being judged by sounds or smells associated with defecation may be a dominant factor.
- Previous traumatic experiences. This condition can be triggered by embarrassing or humiliating events involving the use of public bathrooms.
- Rigorous toilet training. Strict family rules regarding privacy and bathroom use may contribute to the development of parcopresis.
How to overcome “social constipation”?
Treating parkopresis often requires several approaches, and we understand that these will help you overcome it on the island. In other cases, you may seek psychological treatment to overcome “social constipation.” cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) It has been shown to be particularly useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders such as parcopresis. Through CBT, patients learn to identify and challenge the irrational thoughts that contribute to their anxiety.
In these cases, what usually works is using something. relaxation techniques Like deep breathing or meditation, which can help manage anxiety in stressful situations.
Apparently this problem is quite common in Survivor contestants because going to the bathroom in public can play tricks on them, including greatly reducing their diet and eating foods they’re not normally accustomed to. Intestinal disorders are also some of the “after effects” that occur on the return of contestants from Honduras and are the most difficult for them to recover from.
Actually in the previous edition Adara MolineroThe third-place finisher returned from the island with a very swollen belly, which people thought was due to everything he ate there. But no, months later the influencer revealed that he was suffering from SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).