Do people often eaten paper, deliberately?

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Is it normal to eat paper and crave to eat it, its a habit I developed when I was a kiddy? I still get weird cravings for it, but do try to resist this odd habit! And also, I even have preferences! Mainly aged books in my bookcase and I even once bought envelopes, like a snack. Their sole purpose was for eating them. Tried to switch to edible paper, but it is practically tasteless! :) I believe people do indulge in this habit, maybe secretly. Or maybe that is just a thought of comfort! :) When I was in my early teens, my parents noticed my habit and threatened to have me see a psychiatrist... Though I managed to curb it for a few years. Then I became hospitalised and was rendered kinda housebound and started this odd habit again. It is like a compulsion.

Gosh, I sound a tad zany! Just looking to see if there are others out there. Maybe other freaks, or whatnot?! :) :) Teehee! :)

xxxx

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  • bronte_91
    12 years ago

    I may or may not have tasted paper at some point... haha I used to eat it all the time when I was little but not anymore. I don't think it is very healthy considering all the chemicals and bleach that is used to make paper. There is a condition called "pica" where people get cravings for non-edible things. Maybe you are lacking an important mineral/vitamin in your diet? If you do decide to continue to eat paper, I would just like to let you know that receipt paper tastes horrible! :)

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    • Qtmn2000
      7 years ago

      I love newspapers the best. I NEED the "dry" taste feel in the back of my mouth. It's overwhelming!!

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  • howaminotmyself
    12 years ago

    I only eat paper when I want to destroy the evidence.

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  • toxicbear
    12 years ago

    In the 3rd grade some girl in my class ate paper... And let's say she had some technical difficulties......;)

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  • zenji
    12 years ago

    I think the condition is called 'Pica". I've heard that rarely, pregnant women can crave non food things, like paper, ect.

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  • @mar
    12 years ago

    It's a condition. There is a show about things like this. There is a woman she eats toilet paper. It's making her really ill. You should talk to someone to help you find another way to deal with things.

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  • dappled
    12 years ago

    You should try that Eater's Digest thing. Well, if you could digest it.

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