39-YO UK woman addicted to eating cement and bricks describes it as a 'comfort blanket'
Humans have a natural tendency to form habits after doing something frequently. People all throughout the world have various tendencies that develop into addictions. Sometimes the addiction is to consume something good, and other times it is to something that may hurt the body in the long term. However, it is quite rare to become hooked to eating sand and cement.?
A 39-year-old British woman developed an addiction to eating cement and sand, which astonished her spouse.
Who is the woman addicted to eating bricks and cement??
Patrice Benjamin Ramgoolam is addicted to sand, bricks, and cement, which she refers to as her "comfort blanket". At the age of 18, she developed the practice of wearing sand, cement, and brick fragments as earrings.?
Many people enjoy eating sweets, while others favour acidic and spicy foods. Patrice, on the other hand, prefers the strange flavour of sand, brick, and mortar. According to reports, she keeps staring at the house's walls and breaking the plaster to devour the things inside them.
What did the woman's husband say??
The husband of Patrice Benjamin Ramgoolam was equally surprised to discover his wife's addiction. Patrice and her husband began dating as school friends and married later. Patrice kept her addiction a secret from her spouse at first.
When he found out about his wife's addiction, he asked Patrice to quit. However, Patrice was unable to break the habit. According to her, eating bricks, cement, and plaster makes her happy. Even though she is aware that her addiction is gradually damaging her health, she is unable to break it.
How does the doctors this type of unusual addiction??
The doctor refers to this form of addiction as Pica. People with this disease like to eat nonfood objects. Different persons suffering from Pica develop addictions to eating foods that are not intended to be eaten.?
Patrice's doctor urged her to stop eating cement or bricks and also recommended medications for the patient. Despite this, she continues her addiction. Patrice understands the consequences of her habit of consuming such items.?
Her 18-year-old habit has caused her to be unable to rehabilitate.??
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