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» babygurl07 - Help

I am 17yrs old and I just recently started eating baby powder maybe about 2 or 3 months ago. Not Johnson & Johnson because i dont really like the taste but the Walgreens brand with Vitamin E, Aloe, and also pure cornstarch. It's good to know i'm not alone but I cant stop! I sit at school and look forward to coming home just for the baby powder. I'm not pregnant(at least i dont think so) and I dont think i'm anemic so what should I do?

-- posted by babygurl07

» Victoria Anisman-Reiner - Help

In response to Help posted by babygurl07:

hi babygurl07,

You might want to look back to when you began eating the baby powder (since it was so recent) and figure out what was happening at that time and why you started. What craving or need does it fulfill for you?

Then, try to find something harmless or, better yet, something that is GOOD for you that you enjoy doing, and use it to replace that addiction to the baby powder. Do you enjoy reading? Playing video games? Do you have a journal you write in? Play sports? Any of these things can become an addiction too, but they are at least good for you in moderation (unlike the cornstarch powder). Can you use one of these positive habits, or another of your own devising, to wean yourself off of eating the powder?

I also recommend speaking to a parent, teacher or counsellor if you have someone nearby that you can talk to. You may be slightly anemic or have other mineral deficiencies that aren't apparent, so it's worth seeing a nutritionist if you can and getting that checked, too.

Best of luck!

Blessings,

» elaine1977 - Help

In response to Help posted by babygurl07:

Hello, babygurl104. I understand everything you are saying. Each and everyday, I want more and more baby power. I also, dont like the taste of Johnson baby power, but love Walgreens. I am starting to take my B12 shots more and vitamins, to see if these will stop me from this addiction. Eating power makes me feel so relax and calm. My only worry is, will this effect my body. Will I start to get sick or posion my blood. You are not alone, I will keep you updated on my health and findings. Be safe and you are in prayers!

-- posted by elaine1977

» dhriggs - Help

In response to Help posted by OilsDragon:

Hi I've been addictied to eating cornstarch for as long as I can remember. It started when I was a child licking Johnson & Johnsons baby powder off my arms and has progressed to a box of Argo corn starch a week. I will say, that its better than the year I was consuming two boxes a week. I have to quit but the need is overwhelming. Corn starch comforts me,I crave the texture. It neutralizes my taste buds and leaves my mouth with a clean emty feel, no after taste. My family and friends redicule me and I fear that my insides are turning into a concrete block. How do I stop this terrible addiction.

-- posted by dhriggs

» Victoria Anisman-Reiner - Help

In response to Help posted by dhriggs:

Dear dhriggs,

I hope that some of my advice to others (above) can help you, too! The greatest help for you and others with this addiction can be found in talking to someone - a counsellor, therapist, holistic nutritionist - who will be supportive and help you to change the habit, while reminding you that there's nothing wrong with you for having this kind of problem and that you're not alone in solving it.

Wishing you the best,

» cornstarch - Help

In response to Help posted by OilsDragon:

I fell so much better knowing i'm not the only one who crave corn starch. I will eat baby powder if it 100% corn starcha nd argo brand is not available. My mom use to eat it when she stop she started to smoke. I don't really want to sop because i'm afraid I might start doing drug or drinking. Like many of the others said it does calm my nerves and relaxes me also. I eat a box a day but I do notice if I eat some real food I want crave it as much.I Knew I had a problem when because I take it everywhere with me,even the movies theater.

-- posted by cornstarch

» Victoria Anisman-Reiner - Help

In response to Help posted by cornstarch:

Hi cornstarch,

I hope that some of the advice above can be helpful to you. It is an addiction, which is why your mother started smoking to replace it - you need to work on the root of the addictive behaviour, or else you will only tranfer the addiction to a different form of substance abuse.

Best wishes,

» Cravingthesame - Cornstarch...ME TOO!!

I am not too sure what to believe about my desire for cornstarch. I haven't started eating yet but I am really close. I have had this craving all of a sudden for cornstarch..I like to smell it...sprinkle it on my face. Sometimes I will just shake the bottle, let the powder fumes come out, and then I get this little tasty of a chalky like substance in my mouth. I ABSOLUTELY love it!! And this is my first time ever craving a non food substance. I also noticed something was wrong because we were having painting done at my office and I stayed late just to smell the walls. I ended up with paint on my face and I was okay with that! Part of me believes the iron thing because I know that I am severly anemic and I just recently had surgery on the issue that has caused me to become anemic. I am glad to hear that I am not alone..I thought I was losing my mind. I have heard of Pica but I didn't know that a person's body could want something so bad!

-- posted by Cravingthesame

» franchie21 - Eating powder

I am 21 years old. I suddenly started eating powder myself for whatever reason I don't know. I like the pure baby powder. Those wihtout the fragrance. Those with the fragrance taste funny and I dont like them. While I am at work I always think about eating powder. What is wrong with me and what effects does powder has on the body especially those with talc or cornstarch.

-- posted by franchie21

» LadyLove16 - I eat baby powder can after can!

I'm 17 soon turn 18 and I've been eating bottles of baby powder since I was 15 years old Im sure I've eaten more than 20 tins by now, from the very small size to the largest size... If Im home all day I eat it all day, when Im hout Im thinking about it and can't wait to go home to eat it but I dont eat Corn Starch powder it doesn't taste good o me I can only eat Baby Powder, Precious Memories and my favourite is Johnson & Johnson mild... My family doesn't understand my craving for it, they cry shame on me but its a habit I can't seem to help I have the urge for it constantly and every chance I get I buy more if Im out... Im anaemic but I don't know if thats an influence to my urge for baby powder but I can't seem to help it I would like to because Im afraid of collapsing one day or having some sort of heart problems but when its in my hands I dont think of the risks all I want to do is eat it!! I need help, Im kind of shame about it because people laugh at me when they find out that I eat it and call me crazy but I can't help it!!!

-- posted by LadyLove16