Is it normal that i have urges to eat dirt?

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I can explain this.
When I was a kid, around 5 or 6 years old, I got bullied at my elementary school and the bullies made me literally eat dirt (this was at recess, of course). I never had the guts to speak up about it so I just got used to it.
Well, a couple of weeks ago, I was outside in my backyard alone and I decided "what the hell" and decided to do it one more time; I picked up a little bit of the dirt on the ground and ate it. It completely brought me back to elementary school and I got somewhat mildly addicted. I love the feeling of being back in my 6 year old days. Also, whenever I eat the dirt, my arms turn a reddish color for a few hours. I've only done it a few times, but I keep feeling the urge to.

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Based on 52 votes (11 yes)
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  • golden_showers
    9 years ago

    you could get sick from this

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  • handsignals
    9 years ago

    You could actually die if you inhale it.

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  • D'lirium
    8 years ago

    Damn. I'd shoot those kids had I been there.

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  • Tigergirlcat
    8 years ago

    You could end up getting parasites or other problems just be careful...

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  • Wing
    9 years ago

    It's a mineral thing so it actually kinda is normal,but it does need to be corrected at some point.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    What could these bullies threaten you with that could possibly be worse than the humiliation of eating dirt in front of your peers? Not criticizing or judging, just curious.

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  • Darkoil
    9 years ago

    Bar past experiences people who eat dirt are usually suffering from a disorder called pica, can be caused by low iron levels if I remember correctly.

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    • shuggy-chan
      9 years ago

      Or they are secretly giant earthworms

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      • Darkoil
        9 years ago

        Well yeah that's the obvious answer of course, I didn't even feel like that was worth mentioning it was so obvious ;)

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  • pokemonfan1
    9 years ago

    I used to eat dirt when i was a kid, but i would spit it out when i am done. So i would vote............I guess a little normal.

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