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What Causes Addiction To Eating Paper?
Hello, I think im addicted to eating the white papers. I ve been eating them since 17 years now I m 20 and still chewing. I don t swallow i just chew and swallow the juice, though some of the small pieces they go inside my stomach i didn t feel any pain. Please help. Tell me how can I overcome this habit?
Fri, 8 Feb 2019
Hello,
Xylophagia is a condition involving the consumption of paper and the form of an eating disorder known as pica. People who suffer from this eating disorder usually consume substances like paper, pencils, tree barks or other items made of wood. This has to be treated and cured. Consult a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
Xylophagia is a condition involving the consumption of paper and the form of an eating disorder known as pica. People who suffer from this eating disorder usually consume substances like paper, pencils, tree barks or other items made of wood. This has to be treated and cured. Consult a doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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