Do You Ever Eat Strange Things?

[gracelessness]

Sometimes I eat strange things like chalk or paper. I just wanted to know If this was A common thing and does anyone else do this???

[Smeagol]

Eating non food objects is known as pica. If you are not getting the proper nutrients that your body needs you might develop this eating disorder. However... If you don't think it's an eating disorder, maybe you just really like chalk or paper. I recommend not eating them because your body was not designed to consume them. Try taking some multivitamins :)

[xXl0sth0peXx]

Maeve nailed this one perfectly.

I would really recommend seeing a doctor about this. Whether you think it's an eating disorder or not, it's not healthy, and it could cause long term health problems.

[Magenta]

Yes, this is called Pica and it is a disorder. It is not a normal thing to do and is incredibly risky for your health. Eating things not meant to be ingested can lead to serious health complications. For example, a bezoar (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001582.htm) could form in your intestines and would required surgical removal as treatment. It's probably about as pleasant as it sounds. :/

I would sincerely recommend speaking to a doctor about this.

[Jamesison]

No not at all that woudl not be ood for your body. Could get very sick....