Is it normal that i eat charcoal straight out the bag?

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I'm almost positive that I have pica but I'm not sure. I use to eat chalk but I switched to the "healthy" alternative of eating charcoal since it has the same crunchy, grittiness that i ebjoy so much. Please keep in mind that its just an addiction and I cant help myself. I've heard its healthy if its "activated" but i dont ever eat the charcoal after its been grilled. I eat it before hand, so tell me, Is this Normal??

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Do you shit bricks?

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  • JustDave
    11 years ago

    Do you wash it down with lighter fluid?

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  • kit-kat-bar
    11 years ago

    Chew on some fake candy cigarettes. THat might help.

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    In all seriousness, though, you should talk to a doctor about this. You're not alone. This isn't what I'd call normal, exactly, but it's certainly not unheard of.

    What kind of charcoal is it? It's worth noting that activated charcoal is NOT the same as the charcoal used for grilling, and I don't think you're really supposed to eat activated charcoal regularly anyway. If it's from a pharmacy and it says "activated charcoal" or "activated carbon" on it, it's activated charcoal. If it's for grilling, it's regular charcoal. If you're taking any medication, it will likely be adsorbed by the activated charcoal. I don't know if activated charcoal will prevent you from absorbing certain nutrients, or what the effect of eating activated charcoal regularly is.

    Like I said earlier, talk to a doctor about this. A doctor will be able to tell you whether eating activated carbon will cause any long term problems. Generally, eating non-food items on a regular basis can be a cause for concern, because if you can't digest them, they can cause bowel obstructions or bezoars. If you see a doctor, you can find out if those things are concerns.

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    • VioletTrees
      11 years ago

      It cut off part of my comment, for some reason. I want to add that while I don't have pica, I've struggled with other addictive, compulsive behaviours, such as trichotillomania (compulsively pulling my hair out; I used to have a bald spot because of it). I know it's not the same, but I can identify with how difficult it can be to stop doing something that other people wouldn't consider doing in the first place, as well as how unhelpful it is when people demand that you stop cold turkey.

      Also, a therapist or psychiatrist specialising in pica may be able to help you reduce your intake.

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      • candyG117
        11 years ago

        Thank you so much for the advice, but if you dont mind me asking, do you still have trichotillomania or has someone helped you get out of it?

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        • Glittzyscot29
          6 years ago

          Hi, do you still eat charcoal?x

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        • VioletTrees
          11 years ago

          No problem! I still have it, but it's a lot better than it used to be. My therapist helped me with some coping techniques, like keeping other things around to fidget with and wearing a hat, and antidepressants for anxiety also help. I catch myself pulling sometimes, but I don't have a bald spot anymore.

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  • VioletTrees
    11 years ago

    No. Put it on a plate first.

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  • [email protected]
    11 years ago

    Texans do it all the time.Especially during Labor Day barbecues.

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  • americanhoney
    11 years ago

    Lol OP I am loving all these stories lately

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    I don't think that's healthy. A healthier way to digest charcoal is to take activated charcoal capsules. It'll prevent gas and you could swallow it down with a drink. Pica wise, I do think it's possible that you have it. Try taking a multi-vitamin or eating a healthy diet and see if it changes anything.

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  • Pricky
    10 years ago

    Actually, am just lyk u. I used to eat chalk bt later switch to charcoal thou dey have d same taste, i just tink charcoal is beta, bt i heard itz unhealthy nd Am addicted. Need a gud advice pls.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I'd say you should build me a house with the bricks you must shit, but then I realized that would be gross and would smell like charcoal and butt.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago

    She didnt say "Straight outta the bag"...

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  • kylecation21
    11 years ago

    Dude... eat some potatoes. they're better

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  • kylecation21
    11 years ago

    Umm... Most people only say "straight outta the bag" when they're talking about something that most people put in a bowl or something. You on thee other hand eat charcoal... that's fuckin weird!!!

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  • robbieforgotpw
    11 years ago

    Charcoal is delicious; i like kingsford! But my teeth have turned totally black from eating it.
    Smiling is so fake anyway...

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  • rock192
    11 years ago

    thats not healthy. that could be damaging your body. i think you should see a doctor soon!

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  • thanksforthefreecar
    11 years ago

    Thats unhealhty

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  • drail400
    11 years ago

    Y in God's good name will anyone enjoy eating charcoal or chalk

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Yeah you've done it again. Made my day

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  • Who_Fan4Life
    11 years ago

    Pretty soon you'll turn into a briquette!

    And if that's the case, I'm going to need you for my grill. I'm running low these days.

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