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    harrybaby Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 28, 2008, 07:58 AM
    Bizarre 'crunching' addiction?
    OK so I've read through all the questions in the vain hope there is someone out there like me,but to no avail... I have a strange addiction to crunching concrete,or plaster between my teeth,I never swallow it and only keep it in my mouth for a few seconds but I love the feel of it,I also deepley inhale the smell of brick dust or a damp building site if I walk by it!! Apart from this I lead a normal life but have never spoken to anyone about this as they will think I am abnormal! Is it bad for my heath? Is there anyone who can relate to me?
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    Jun 28, 2008, 08:01 AM
    Talk to a medical doctor... you may just have a vitamin deficiency.
    Never breath in any type of dust on purpose... you only have 1 set of lungs.
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    Jun 28, 2008, 08:41 AM
    It could be pica disorder but they EAT the non edible stuff or ice.
    Still could be pica and you are just making a conscience decision to not swallow it.
    Pica can be a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals.


    Buy a good quality multi vitamin & mineral from a health store like GNC.
    It might take a week or two of taking it to notice a difference.
    If you don't notice less of a craving then it is most likely something else.
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    Jul 9, 2008, 10:30 PM
    Try pop rocks! How do I get paid for answering questions. ; )
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    Oct 13, 2008, 05:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jloz40 View Post
    try pop rocks!
    Brilliant! And maybe still not the healthiest thing, but at least those were made to go in your mouth!
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