Is it normal i crave dry oatmeal?

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Ok... So I'm 14 and I crave dry oatmeal. My family tells me it's not healthy, but I can't stop eating it. People tell me all the time it's going to dry out my stomach. I belive them but its not changing my mind. I Also love cold hotdogs and frozen waffles. I would ask friends if they like this too, but I doubt it and I think it would ruin my reputation. That's about all there is to it. So, is it normal?

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Based on 104 votes (64 yes)
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  • bigtoy
    12 years ago

    There's only one explanation - you are a HORSE. They eat tons of oats.<BR>Don't hate me as I'm only joking.<BR>Seriously, it won't do you any harm as it's natural fiber. No different to eating a lot of bread without butter. Just make sure you drink plenty of water or milk (if you jump up and down, you'll have instant porridge!) lol

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  • stargirl18
    12 years ago

    Yes I think this is normal but I don't recrommend eating cold hotdogs that can affect your stomah and give you a disease

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    • squirrelgirl
      12 years ago

      Most hotdogs are precooked so no risk for disease.

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  • 4392Moron
    12 years ago

    Hey Dude:

    To me you are 100% normal. The only way I will eat my oats is dry, love frozen waffles, but not into "Tbe Steaks." So relax, you are as normal as the next person.

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  • AngAnders112
    12 years ago

    I used eat tons of dry oatmeal as a kid (we couldn't afford water.) I don't know if it would really dry out your stomach?

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  • Faceless
    12 years ago

    Thats pretty strange but I used to eat ants and play-doh as a kid so what the fuck do I know.

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  • zadenb
    12 years ago

    I hate you both -.- I'm serious

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  • Imnotembarrased
    9 years ago

    why are you on here at 14

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    • ogrelord
      7 years ago

      fuck you

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  • cbabynurse
    12 years ago

    I'm an RN.

    In answer to your question, it may or may not be normal. What I mean by that is that if it's a true "craving" (ie: you sit there thinking, "I really want some dry oatmeal" & can't stop thinking about it until you eat some... like pregnant women do) it may NOT be normal. If you just simply like eating oatmeal this way & occasionally think "hey, dry oatmeal sounds pretty good right now", then it probably IS normal.
    There's a condition called PICA where you have extreme cravings. Sometimes for non-food items like ice, chalk, corn starch; etc. This is NOT normal & can indicate a nutritient deficit. (ie: craving ice can indicate anemia).
    If you think your craving may be PICA you should notify your doctor at your next appt. Eating dry oatmeal shouldn't hurt you, but don't ever eat any non-food items (like kitty litter & cigarette butts -- yes, I've had patients eat these!)

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  • ieatrocksdirt
    12 years ago

    eat oats, drink lots of water. problem solved! :) enjoy!

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  • MissClaire
    12 years ago

    I used to crave and eat those things when I was your age all the time, eventually you wont. I wouldnt bother telling anyone cos you will grow out of it.

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  • Darkoil
    12 years ago

    I wouldn't say it's unhealthy, you must get dry mouth though.

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  • Tehboss
    12 years ago

    it wont dry your stomach like that...

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  • Who_Fan4Life
    12 years ago

    Think of all the dried oats as a glorified tampon.

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