SO excited! Last Thursday was the premiere of the new season of "Sober House". I love love love this show. If you're unfamiliar, it's basically a half-way house, with the cast appearing in the past seasons of Sex Rehab and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. It's not the most uplifting show, though it has it's moments, but really dives deep into the lives of addicts.
Addiction is a problem that haunts many people throughout the world in a variety of different forms. Although it can be a tragic thing, there are so many illnesses to choose from that it's become almost typical to have or know someone who has a problem, whether it's alcoholism, sex, drugs, or OCD. Here are 10 less popular, and most wierd, addictions known to man.
1) Music: yes, really.
A Swedish man actually receives disability for his addiction to heavy metal. He's allowed to blast his head banging tunes while working as a dish washer, and even allowed to take time off from work to attend metal shows. There aren't many resources available for those suffereing from this "problem", so anyone looking for a Music Addicts Anonymous will be sorely disappointed.
2-4) Body Modifications: piercings/tattoos/plastic surgery
*Piercings: I've got plenty myself, but the list of piercing options is long and absurd. And some feel the need to do it all.
*Tattoos: Same idea as piercings..as long as there's a surface, there's a way to get tattooed. Some can get pretty wierd and perturbing, like eyeball and tongue tattoos.
*Plastic surgery: 2 words..Heidi Montag.
5) Reading: yes, people still do read, believe it or not.
Due to the Internet, the amount of reading in American society has declined. But there are some who find themselves physically unable to stop reading constantly. Some attribute this odd behavior to the desire shared among most, but acted upon by few: an escape from reality. The biggest problem with this is lack of sleep.
6) Dirt Eating (Geophagy) and Cravings for Non-Food Items (Pica)
Yes, dirt eating is what it sounds like..the act of consuming dirt or muddy substances. Non-food items that can cause problems include coins, buttons, cotton, etc. Death comes easy when sharp or metal items are eaten. Yes, people do this.
7) Animal Hoarding: The Horror
Like that show "Hoarders", but with animals. If you've seen the show, you KNOW how much of a problem this is.
8) Chewing Ice: A crippling habit?
Not as much of a joke as it sounds, it really is a legitimate addiction. Some have claimed that ice-chewing has become so prominent in their lives that it's hindered their ability to maintain jobs or personal relationships. Also may indicate a larger problem, like a lack of iron in the bloodstream.
9) Compulsive Lying
Usually a symptom of some other mental illness. 3 types of lying addicts: pathological, compulsive, and chronic, all of which imply the use of lying in order to obtain some desirable object that may be unrealistic without the aid of a made-up story.
10) Food: Bring me 8 cheeseburgers because I've grown into the couch
Disgusting, but real. Feelings is dissatisfaction and negativity toward life that is displaced with an unhealthy and crippling indulgence is usually where this stems from. Food addicts often binge eat and cannot control their urges.
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