Pica as a Stress Response

[A_Breath_Away]

When I'm stressed out and feel suicidal, I have a habit eating random objects. I guess just hoping it kills me or at least makes me ill. It never does. It's irrational. I guess I'm hoping it'll dissolve and poison me or cause blockage (not a great way to CBT, I know), but if it's a happy accident there's less SI to deal with I guess...

Just strange. I guess there's weirder stress responses. I used to just masturbate, but that's not always an option. And definitely won't kill me. MAN, that would be a way to go. Sort of wish I could OD on Cialis and give myself an erection heart-attack. But I doubt it works that way or everyone would be doing it.

 

[gunmetalblue]

I actually used to eat/crave shalk when stressed after accidentally biting into one years ago and liking the texture.
It's quite common with people suffering with stress or disorders that can contribute to high stress levels. At times, such cravings can also be triggered by vitamin deficiency. There are lots of reasons it can happen.