Is it strange to be addicted to chewing tissues?

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I don't know why I enjoy chewing tissues, I don't swallow them just chew until they fall apart in my mouth then I spit into the toilet. None of my friends or family are aware that I do this. I also like the smell of sawdust but but wouldn't eat it. It's the texture and taste of tissue that I like. I've been doing it on and off since I was pregnant 16 years ago. It's a craving that's stuck, I guess. Does anyone else do it?

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  • oliviahest
    12 years ago

    you might have anemia. it means ur iron is low. my sister has it and she craves blood when her iron is low

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  • deb
    12 years ago

    No.

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  • hjason
    5 years ago

    I chew on tissue as well. It has to be Charmin ( the yellow kind) "Soft". Its the texture that is so soft and the smell of it is refreshing. It's almost like taking a bite out of the clouds mixed with cotton candy. NO i do not swallow it, just chew it and spit it our once chewed up into a wad

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  • DaisyDelilah
    8 years ago

    I do too!

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  • RedBeard3
    11 years ago

    Its called Pica and its a rare disorder. Just make sure that it doesn't advance.

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  • Wambo37
    11 years ago

    i do too

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