Hi, I am 21 years old. I have this weird addiction towards naphthalene balls smell. This has now lead me to consume a little bit of the ball whenever I feel like smelling them. If I couldn't get any naphthalene balls when I get the urge to smell or eat them I say lame reasons to go and buy them. It's been 6 years since I've started to eat them. I do not know how to stop it. I am very scared if this is gonna lead me to serious health issues. Please do suggest some ways to help me forget it.

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Dt. Amreen QureshiDietitian/Nutritionist10yrs exp

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Naphthalene balls are insecticide... If someone breathes in enough of the vapor or eats naphthalene ball, they might develop hemolytic anemia which eventually can cause organ damage.

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