Hello, I am 24 female, I am having a habit of eating fuller earth actually an addiction and I really want to get over with this. I even tried many times but failed ,i stop for eating some time but again I started carving .I m very depressed because of this don't know what to do. Please suggest me something so that I can get rid of this.

Dr. Sunil GuptaPsychiatrist12yrs exp

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Dear Ms. lybrate-user, I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Such behavior can occur due to impulse control disorder. But in addition, underlying nutritional deficiency can also lead to the same. You should consult a Psychiatrist to get yourself completely evaluated. Some blood investigations in form of CBT and vitamin levels, stool examination for ova/cysts might be required. Treatment with medications and psychotherapy together will help you get over your symptoms. I do hope you are able to get over your symptoms soon. Best wishes.  

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Dr. Sadique BhatiPsychologist5yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user Many people have craving of eating these kind of things like clay chalk multani mitti etc. This becomes a habit a pattern in the childhood in most of the cases. This is psychological and can be treated. There are many tips for getting rid of the addiction but this its very difficult to escape from it. You can stop it for some time but it comes back again because there is a cause of this. And this does not end until its roots are found and healed. This is the only reason why many people who are addicted to some or the other thing are not able to quit. Psychotherapy is needed. We provide psychotherapy combined with clinical hypnotherapy which shows great results. You can contact me for a free consultation and get more information regarding this.  

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