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My Strange Addiction
Individuals share the compelling stories of their battle with the obsessive behaviors and strange fixations that are on the verge of taking over their lives.
201112 episodes
TV-14
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- S1 E1 - Eats Toilet Paper, Blow DryerDecember 29, 201022minTV-PGA 31-year-old woman refuses to sleep without her blow dryer on in bed, risking burning her skin or starting a fire. Meanwhile, another woman admits to being addicted to eating half a roll of toilet paper a day.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E2 - Thumb Sucker, BodybuilderDecember 29, 201022minTV-PGA woman that was once addicted to drugs and alcohol is now addicted to extreme bodybuilding. She works out up to six hours a day and adds supplements, powders and hormones to her regimen. Then, a 24-year-old woman sucks her thumb.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E3 - Eats Cleanser, TannerJanuary 5, 201122minTV-PGA 44-year-old woman has been eating household cleanser every day since she was 12, and her shame and embarrassment have caused her to keep it a secret. Then, a 20-year-old woman tans up to three times a day in tanning beds.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E4 - Ventriloquist, Cat LadyJanuary 5, 201122minTV-PGA woman's addiction to her puppets is so strong, she can't go anywhere without them. Then, another woman has over 20 cats despite being severely allergic to them, leaving her in isolation from the outside world.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E5 - Eats Detergent, StrongmanJanuary 12, 201122minTV-PGA 19-year-old eats detergent up to seven times a day, not including the soap she eats in the shower. Then, a man is addicted to strongman competitions and training up to six hours a day.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E6 - Hair Puller, Shoe FanaticJanuary 12, 201122minTV-PGA woman who is addicted to shoes owns over 200 pairs and calls them her "babies". Then, a woman has been pulling out her hair for over six years and spends up to three hours a day "pulling".Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E7 - Eats Couch Cushion, FurryJanuary 19, 201122minTV-PGA woman can't imagine going to a social event without wearing her fur suit and is completely dedicated to her "fursona". Then, another woman eats couch cushion to battle stress and anxiety.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E8 - Married a Doll, Picking ScabsJanuary 26, 201122minTV-PGA man treats his life-size doll like a human wife, including eating meals with and shopping for her. Then, a woman spends up to two hours a day picking scabs all over her body.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E9 - Can't Stop Cleaning, RocksFebruary 2, 201122minTV-PGA woman is addicted to cleaning and spends up to 8 hours a day scrubbing, washing and polishing her home. Then, another woman can't stop collecting rocks and even treks through treacherous terrain to find that perfect rock.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E10 - Eats Glass, Bleaches SkinFebruary 9, 201122minTV-14A man eats glass, light bulbs and bullets for attention. Then, a college student believes bleaching her skin will make her more accepted.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E11 - Makeup, Obsessed With DeathFebruary 9, 201122minTV-PGA woman is obsessed with her makeup, wears it 24-7 and disregards the damaging effects it has on her skin. Then, a woman is fascinated with the "other side" and prefers the company of those who have passed on.Free trial of discovery+
- S1 E12 - Laxatives, Pottery and AshesFebruary 16, 201122minTV-PGA woman faces a life-threatening laxative addiction after using them to lose the "Freshman 15". Then, a woman who occasionally ate dirt as a child now craves pottery and ashes more than food or water.Free trial of discovery+
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