Is it normal to crave blood?

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Before anyone says it, no, I don’t think I’m a vampire. In fact I’ve never been a huge fan of vampire literature/movies/shows/etc. So please let’s not mention those theories, alright? (And while we’re on the subject I’m not goth/emo either. Nor am I depressed, etc.)

Anyways… I frequently crave blood. Not in the I-will-chew-on-your-arm-and-drink-your-blood sense, more like how people will say they crave cookies sometimes, if not a bit stronger than that. …Alright, so I’m a bit obsessed with it… The taste mostly is what I love. I won’t go into the details (as much as I’d absolutely LOVE to) but the smell, texture, and especially sight of it I enjoy as well.

I’ve never actually injured myself, an animal, or another person to satisfy the craving if you’re wondering. Just drank my own blood from accidental cuts, scrapes, and more recently scratching my wrist a bit with Velcro so it tastes like blood there, but so it doesn’t actually injure me. Although I’ve considered self-harm on many occasions just so I can drink the blood I know not to and don’t plan to.

I myself doubt that craving blood like this is quite normal, but what do you think? Any suggestions on what I can do?

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    Go to a local butcher and see if you can purchase a pint of blood, then see if you can down it.

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    • Anonymous1313
      10 years ago

      If I had the time I'm sure I would... It certainly sounds like a good way to get the occasional taste of it. If I ever have the chance to do so I will, thank you for the suggestion.

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      • [Old Memory]
        10 years ago

        Some people like cooked blood, right. And some people like their steak cooked well done. But, similar to the people who like their steak just warmed through---scorched only on the surfaces, maybe you might be one of those folks who do 'consume' blood, but you like yours rare and not cooked. If that makes any sense at all? :$

        People get squeamish at the most peculiar things, eh. Different cultures around the world view each other's diets as having some tasty dishes, but there's always a couple of things on the menu which seem so 'different' that we are probably thinking, "Why the fart would anyone like THAT! THAT. IS. DISGUSTING!"
        Wanting to drink blood, when most people already eat meat, is an odd taboo. Maybe people associate it [more] with something like cannibalism, than they do with cooking blood.

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  • crygypsy
    10 years ago

    You sound anemic. Are your lips pale and do you oversleep? Could be lacking iron.

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    • Anonymous1313
      10 years ago

      There has been anemia in my family but I've never gotten tested for it. Based on how my anemic relatives look and act I wouldn't think I have it but it is a worthwhile thing to look into... Thank you for the suggestion.

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  • ReoKado
    10 years ago

    Just bite two holes into your bottom lip gum's, you can chew small amounts of blood all day that way. I do it when I get too hungry and need something to chew on (I still excessively teeth on things, and yes, I got full grown sharp canine teeth). I know it's a bad habit, no one comment about it.

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    • Anonymous1313
      10 years ago

      Actually... That sounds like a good idea. I'll have to try that.

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  • 55588
    9 years ago

    I can not understand why I crave blood i think people like us just have a love for it.

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  • chloroplast
    10 years ago

    I would let you drink my blood...

    As long as I get to drink yours in return. >:D

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  • Mark92
    10 years ago

    Its the iron in your blood that tastes good. Non distilled tape water is just as tasty cause of the Fe3+ ions!

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals
    10 years ago

    I crave beautiful girl's urine so I guess you're not that odd.

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  • Dillon
    10 years ago

    Coz some damn fool accused you of being the best.

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  • disthing
    10 years ago

    No it's not normal to crave blood like kids crave sweets.

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  • myownopinions
    10 years ago

    Some Asian markets sell pigs blood.

    Anyways, no I don't think it's normal, but, besides the self harm, at least it's healthy... I think.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    10 years ago

    You're a real life vampire and you just don't know it.

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    • Anonymous1313
      10 years ago

      ..Of course I am.

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  • angelbee11
    10 years ago

    I think your just too obsessed with all the vampire stuff.. Yeah it's a bit strange. But people tend to act like their "obsession" if they can. Just find new hobbies or something.

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    • Anonymous1313
      10 years ago

      ...Did you not read the part where I very clearly stated I've never been fond of vampires?

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      • angelbee11
        10 years ago

        I misread it?

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    • Abend_zersetzen_mich
      10 years ago

      Did you even read one word of the story?

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