20 Strange N Weird Addictions From Around The World

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Do you have an addiction that you want to share with us? If so, we are willing to hear your strange addictions as we have a couple to share with you as well. There are so many things in this world that people are addicted too and some of them being so weird that can make you go into a deep shock. Strange and weird addictions are one of a kind and the list which is given below will shake you off your seat.

Addictions are quite normal for anyone to have and if you do have a strange and weird addiction a hundred eyes look upon you. If you are one of those people who have a strange addiction when compared to the list below, do not worry about it. It seems to be quite normal for you to have a 'weird addiction' since there are en number of weird things happening around today, even as you read this. People who love to grow long nails, drink their own urine and one of the latest addictions which has made it to the top is the woman who loves to drink blood! Yes, we have a living vampire in our midst.

Read on to find out some of the weird addictions people have today.

Urine addiction

The taste of urine seems to interest a Carrie, who has been addicted to her own urine. Over four years, she has consumed over 900 gallons of her own urine.

Car addiction

We all love our cars, but being addicted to it can be quite amusing. Nathaniel who claims to have found the love of his life in his bright red 1998 Monte Carlo named Chase. He goes on dates and buys his car birthday gifts too.

Cat addiction

If you have a pet cat, do not get addicted to it! However, the 43-year-old Lisa is addicted to licking her cat and eating clumps of its hair and when she cannot find clumps of cat hair around the apartment, she licks her cat!

Blood addiction

Have you met the real life vampire who struggles with a blood addiction? Michelle, 29, has been drinking human and pig blood for the past 15 years.

Dirt addiction

This is one of the most weird and strange addictions anyone would have come across. In the slums of Haiti, there are people who make and eat dirt pies on a daily basis it being mixed with water.

Funeral addiction

Death is a sad moment for us humans, but for a man names Luis Squarisi, he loves to attend funerals. It is also said that the 42 year-old has attended every single funeral in his town for the past 20 years.

Ice Addiction

This weird addiction is called Pagophagia. The need to chew on ice at any given interval. Experts say that this weird addiction could be sign of low iron in the blood.

Cosmetic Surgery

There are a million people who are longing to get a cosmetic surgery done and on the other hand there are a few million others who have been addicted to cosmetic surgery. One such example is that of a famous addict and millionaire is Jocelyn Wildenstein, who spent over $4,000,000 on cosmetic surgery over the years.

Blackberry addiction

Ever since the blackberry came into being, there has been a lot of addictions which came with it. Constant check of emails and texts messages is one such addiction which cultivated with this phone.

Toilet paper addiction

There are some people who are addicted to the taste and smell of toilet paper. This weird addiction that most people have have started from an early age.

Tanning addiction

It is said that more than 50 percent people are addicted to tanning. All of them are those who love to hit the beach. This addiction is called as Tanorexia.

Body modification addiction

There are some people who are addicted to both pain and aesthetics of body modifications like that of tattoos and piercings.

Social media addiction

This is one of the most weird addictions from around the world since everyone seems to undergo this addiction. This is one that is popping up more and more with the increased popularity of sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Hair pulling addiction

On an average, there are around 11 million people who suffer from this weird addiction. The hair pulling addiction is called Trichotillomania.

Detergent addiction

Have you attempted to taste detergent? Unlike most college students who have normal additions there is this 19-year-old Tempestt who loves to munch on detergent.

Glass Addiction

The young Josh enjoys a glass of champagne but not for the bubbly contents. He enjoys the cruchiness of the glass he bites into. It is said that over the past four years Josh has consumed more than 100 glasses and 250 light bulbs.

Laxative addiction

These medications are a treat for the young 15-year-old Kimberly who consumes hundreds of laxatives in a day. The girl has also been hospitalized with bleeding ulcers and excessive malnutrition.

Rock eating addiction

The 44-year-old Teresa has been eating rocks for more than 20 years. This is one of the most appetizing foods in her diet. Although she has broken teeth and suffers from severe stomach pain nothing stops her from enjoying this food.

Nail polish addiction

The 32-year-old Jamie loves the smell and taste of nail polish. She consumes around 6 bottles of nail polish daily.

Balloon addiction

To enhance his love life, Julius has been sexually attracted to balloons for decades now. He stores more than fifty thousand in his home to help him in his desires.