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Suggest Treatment For Addiction Of Eating Paper

Hi,

when I was about 12 I started eating chalk, quite excessively. At about 15 I gradually got into eating newsprint paper and then newspaper. I love eating paper, especially when I am stressed. I eat lots of it. I can eat 6 or more A2 sized newspaper each day. I can't stop. It makes me sick sometimes but I never stop. I'm almost 19 now and it is getting worse
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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I think, you have pic and in that case, you need to consult a psychiatrist and psychologist for proper management. You need low dose antidepressant like fluoxetine or paroxetine with benzodiazepine. These drugs would help to control underline symptoms. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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Suggest Treatment For Addiction Of Eating Paper

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, you have pic and in that case, you need to consult a psychiatrist and psychologist for proper management. You need low dose antidepressant like fluoxetine or paroxetine with benzodiazepine. These drugs would help to control underline symptoms. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks