Seriously.... I like eating rocks.... I have rock eating urges. I hear some dogs do it too.
Someone once told me it means I have an iron deficiency, so I now take multivitamines...but that hasn't helped! What should I do?
2006-09-14 14:23:47 · 23 answers · asked by cruachanmusic 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Rocks? Sounds like you have the eating disorder 'Pica' to me.
"Pica, a widely misunderstood phenomenon, is defined as a compulsive craving for eating, chewing or licking non-food items or foods containing no nutrition. These can include such things as chalk, plaster, paint chips, baking soda, starch, glue, rust, ice, coffee grounds, and cigarette ashes. It may sometimes be linked to certain mineral deficiencies (i.e., iron or zinc). Pica can be associated with, developmental delays, mental deficiencies and/or a family history of the disorder. There may be psychological disturbances that lead to Pica as well, such as conditions in which a child lives in a low-income or poor family, or who lives in an environment of little love and support.
Because of the inherent danger in eating non-food items, it is extremely important that an individual suffering with Pica be evaluated by a doctor, given the correct diagnosis, and treated promptly. The treatment that will follow will depend on the causes of the behavior. If the compulsion is driven by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, supplements will be prescribed; Examination of the home environment, behavior-modification therapy and psychological treatment may also be needed.
Pica is fairly common in pregnant women and symptoms usually disappear following the birth of the child.
Complications of pica can include lead poisoning, malnutrition, abdominal problems, intestinal obstruction, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, mercury poisoning, phosphorus intoxication, and dental injury."
All I can advise is that you go see your doctor or counsellor about this.
2006-09-14 14:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by RSJ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-21 07:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-09 14:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by husted 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called Pica, and qualifies as an eating disorder. It's also dangerous, as your intestines were not designed to handle rocks, dirt, sponges, talcum powder, and all the other weird **** people with this disorder eat. Seek help.
2006-09-14 14:28:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was younger i ate some grass just to see what it tasted like... along with the likes of playdough, Gak, paper and an eraser bitten off the end of a pencil
i was probably 6 when i committed these atrocities
no rocks though, i heard that **** is hardcore
2006-09-14 14:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not really wrong, well not to me anyway, but most people would see it as wrong, but i don't think it means you have iron deficiency, mabey you just like the saltly tase of rocks, i know a lot of animals that lick rocks just to get some of the salt, so mabey it's just you like the salt.
2006-09-14 14:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by treehugger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are deficient in something. is this the only 'odd' food choice that you have? if you ever eat other things you may have a disease, i believe its called pica, how do you eat them by the way? how would one chew a rock?
2006-09-14 14:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the eating disorder "pica".
I'd recommend getting medical help.
"Infants and children commonly ingest paint, plaster, string, hair, and cloth. Older children tend to ingest animal droppings, sand, insects, leaves, pebbles, and cigarette butts. Adolescents and adults most often ingest clay or soil."
2006-09-14 14:28:18 · answer #8 · answered by wylers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think this continously:
I'don't need rocks...Rocks taste bad...Forget rocks...
Also, eat a lot of other things so you'll find something you like better!
2006-09-14 14:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by ESKORBUTIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Rock Eater You!!! Why don't you try to ween your self off of rocks by trying something that resembles rocks? MMMM.......
what looks like a rock?
2006-09-14 14:31:53 · answer #10 · answered by T agent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋