Guys, please how do I break free from this addiction? I think it's beginning to affect me.

I have this bad habit of chewing dry garri ( ijebu garri precisely.) and this started some two years ago when I had this pica syndrome where I crave eating sand. I'll just feel like chewing beach or desert sand.

This makes me watch videos of the desert just to see the softeness of sand and those under sea white sand but I can't bring myself to chewing actual sand.

I tried edible clay but it becomes sticky in my mouth once I start licking it. So, I stopped.
Then I picked dry ijebu garri instead and since then I've been stuck to it..I'll just buy a whole derica. Fry it and start pouring it into my mouth. That's how I'll finish the whole thing. I can hardly go a day without doing this. Even after eating I must chew it.

This year, I noticed I could no longer see some Bible text clearly like before unless I take it far from my eyes. Initially I thought it was the Bible font size but after a while I began to link it to the garri.

Can garri affect the sight?
Please what can I do to stop it?

I've tried many times but I just find myself running off to get it anytime the craving comes.

I've tried using dry Golden morn to replace garri but it always choke me because of it's rough texture. Ive tried powder milk, it bloated my stomach.

Please what can I do. I just finished a batch now.

When you have pile you'll stop

Mercychen:
Guys, please how do I break free from this addiction? I think it's beginning to affect me.

I have this bad habit of chewing dry garri ( ijebu garri precisely.) and this started some two years ago when I had this pica syndrome where I crave eating sand. I'll just feel like chewing beach or desert sand.

This makes me watch videos of the desert just to see the softeness of sand and those under sea white sand but I can't bring myself to chewing actual sand.

I tried eidble clay but it becomes sticky in my mouth once I start licking it. So, I stopped.
Then I picked dry ijebu garri instead and since then I've been stuck to it..I'll just buy a whole derica. Fry it and start pouring it into my mouth. That's how I'll finish the whole thing. I can hardly go a day without doing this. Even after eating I must chew it.

This year, I noticed I could no longer see some Bible text clearly like before unless I take it far from my eyes. Initially I thought it was the Bible but after a while I began to link it to the garri.

Can garri affect the sight?
Please what can I do to stop it?

I've tried many times but I just find myself running off to get it anytime the craving comes.

I've tried using dry golden to replace garri but it always choke me because of it's rough texture. Ive tried powder milk, it bloated my stomach.

Please what can I do. I just finished a batch now.

your sex life is low you need active sex life two how old are you why not replace the said ijebu Garri with something else, Like chin chin

Yes, garri affects your sight. Sometime around 2016 during my first year in school, I bought garri without knowing that it was too dry for drinking. Like a day later, I started finding it difficult to look onto a light source or on white paper. If I try to read or look onto any light source, water will start dropping from my eyes and that feeling continued for about a week before it subsided. So I think garri affects the eyes.

Too much of anything is a problem!.. Chaii..

OP everyone is dealing with Thier own problems you here?, My own problem now is that am finding it difficult to choose in-between two jobs, your own is better you don't need to be buying food anymore.

Cashio:
Yes, garri affects your sight. Sometime around 2016 during my first year in school, I bought garri without knowing that it was too dry for drinking. Like a day later, I started finding it difficult to look onto a light source or on white paper. If I try to read or look onto any light source, water will start dropping from my eyes and that feeling continued for about a week before it subsided. So I think garri affects the eyes.

Ok, thanks.

How do I stop it?

heniford2:
your sex life is low you need active sex life two how old are you why not replace the said ijebu Garri with something else, Like chin chin

Chinchin is hard. I need something dry and powdery.
Thanks.

Mercychen:


Ok, thanks.

How do I stop it?



Chinchin is hard. I need something dry and powdery.
Thanks.

you can get glucose as a replacement or suya milk as a replacement.

White garri is bad for eyesight, why dont you try the oiled ones if you need something dry and powdery

HYDEEE:
White garri is bad for eyesight, why dont you try the oiled ones if you need something dry and powdery

The yellow one doesn't seem to do the job for me. I just want to stop it all together.

Thank God it's not porn or cigarettes!

from what i understand, pica is usually caused by a vitamin deficiency, often iron. i think u need a blood test to identify the vit u need so u can attack this from the root.

Mercychen:


The yellow one doesn't seem to do the job for me. I just want to stop it all together.

You will have to see a doctor for ways to manage your condition or treat the root cause. Get well soon.

heniford2:
your sex life is low you need active sex life two how old are you why not replace the said ijebu Garri with something else, Like chin chin

Why are some of you so dumb? What business does active sex life as to do with this?
Well, not surprised, you're just a typical Nigerian youth.

@op, quitting an addiction is not a day job, and it all starts from the mind. You also need someone to guide you consistently until the addiction is over. (like you need a Therapist)

There's 90% chances you will still go back to your vomit despite all the mature advice dished out here.

Gloriagee:
from what i understand, pica is usually caused by a vitamin deficiency, often iron. i think u need a blood test to identify the vit u need so u can attack this from the root.

Yes. It's usually caused by iron deficiency. I placed myself on pure ion supplement some time ago. It worked but a pharmacist later advised me to slow down or stop taking it when I started having tension headaches. He said too much of iron can cause it. I stopped it and the tension headache disappeared. So it's been a while I took blood caps. I guess that's why the pica is stronger these days.

Thanks so much.

HYDEEE:
You will have to see a doctor for ways to manage your condition or treat the root cause. Get well soon.

Ok.
Thanks.

Jennyclay:
Why are some of you so dumb? What business does active sex life as to do with this?
Well, not surprised, you're just a typical Nigerian youth.

@op, quitting an addiction is not a day job, and it all starts from the mind. You also need someone to guide you consistently until the addiction is over. (like you need a Therapy)

There's 90% chances you will still go back to your vomit despite all the mature advice dished out here.

I pray not to go back. It's becoming too much.

You're welcome. Food like ugu leaves, unripe plantain, garden egg leaves are also excellent sources of iron.

Mercychen:


Yes. It's usually caused by iron deficiency. I placed myself on pure ion supplement some time ago. It worked but a pharmacist later advised me to slow down or stop taking it when I started having tension headaches. He said too much of iron can cause it. I stopped it and the tension headache disappeared. So it's been a while I took blood caps. I guess that's why the pica is stronger these days.

Thanks so much.



Ok.
Thanks.

Gloriagee:
You're welcome. Food like ugu leaves, unripe plantain, garden egg leaves are also excellent sources of iron.

Ok. I will increase my intake of them.

Thanks.

You're welcome again

Mercychen:


Ok. I will increase my intake of them.

Thanks.

heniford2:
your sex life is low you need active sex life two how old are you why not replace the said ijebu Garri with something else, Like chin chin

Una too like fvck for this green forum

Ishilove:

Una too like fvck for this green forum

lack of sex can cause you that shit so i know what am saying u don't like sex

All I know about this lady, I know it against my will.

Karleb:
All I know about this lady, I know it against my will.

Look, like I care whether you know me or not?

Wait a min, What's with all this bitterness eating Majority of you on my matter? Anyways, continue wailing. It's allowed.

How can u have a craving u can’t control or stop on demand?

I like cake bt I practice restraint bt intentionally avoiding cake especially when I really want to have it. At the end of nothing will happen if U don’t eat it and that’s how ur mind and body starts to learn and adjust.

It’s like a mind game and that’s a hack.

It’s absolutely ridiculous to even say u feel like eating sand or crayon when ure not a kid.

jaxxy:
How can u have a craving u can’t control or stop on demand?

I like cake bt I practice restraint bt intentionally avoiding cake especially when I really want to have it. At the end of nothing will happen if U don’t eat it and that’s how ur mind and body starts to learn and adjust.

It’s like a mind game and that’s a hack.

It’s absolutely ridiculous to even say u feel like eating sand or crayon when ure not a kid.

Lol.. @ bold text. You won't understand.

As for restraining myself from getting it when the craving comes, it's not easy cos anytime I do that, I'll feel so unhappy like I'm been deprived of something very important until I take it before my mood will swing back to normal. It's a crazy feeling, I know.

Mercychen:


Lol.. @ bold text. You won't understand.

As for restraining myself from getting it when the craving comes, it's not easy cos anytime I do that, I'll feel so unhappy like I'm been deprived of something very important until I take it before my mood will swing back to normal. It's a crazy feeling, I know.

I think I understand perfectly I just saying a sensible perspective it’s ridiculous bt I know it’s one of those unusual cravings and it’s as strong as craving for food when hungry.

And offcourse there will be unending mood swings cos of the withdrawal effects which are expected and perfectly normal. Infact to me if I don’t get mood swings and uneasy feelings I haven’t started the work or dealing with any addiction. When u get past the mood swings and other crazy feelings is when ur work is actually completed and it’s not a walk in the park. Some days I went to bed with mood swings and crazy feelings and the next morning u feel just alittle better. Lol bt once ur body learns and gets used to it u get tough enough to handle it more casually. Finito! Addiction broken though u will/may have a few relapse don’t stop going foward.

jaxxy:


I think I understand perfectly I just saying a sensible perspective it’s ridiculous bt I know it’s one of those unusual cravings and it’s as strong as craving for food when hungry.

And offcourse there will be unending mood swings cos of the withdrawal effects which are expected and perfectly normal. Infact to me if I don’t get mood swings and uneasy feelings I haven’t started the work or dealing with any addiction. When u get past the mood swings and other crazy feelings is when ur work is actually completed and it’s not a walk in the park. Some days I went to bed with mood swings and crazy feelings and the next morning u feel just alittle better. Lol bt once ur body learns and gets used to it u get tough enough to handle it more casually. Finito! Addiction broken though u will/may have a few relapse don’t stop going foward.

Ok, thanks. will try it and see how it goes.

Go to a close and trusted friend. Explain everything to him/her. When the craving starts go to the person and let him swing you to another activity.

If he is not close get in touch through communication - call, chatting etc. This will take your craving away. It's a little battle.

Sorry, I wish I could be of help.

Vision101:
Go to a close and trusted friend. Explain everything to him/her. When the craving starts go to the person and let him swing you to another activity.

If he is not close get in touch through communication - call, chatting etc. This will take your craving away. It's a little battle.

Sorry, I wish I could be of help.

Awwnnn.. thank you so much. The thing is I don't even have any friends I can go to.
I'll try distracting myself by myself and see how it goes.

It's not a bad habit..

Last last na to buy eyeglass use..

lilvicky68:
It's not a bad habit..

Last last na to buy eyeglass use..

I reject it in Jesus name.