A quick story I have got to share but won't go into details so I won't give out clue of who they are. It's a developing story and the person who confided in me pleaded I shouldn't be specific when sharing so I don't give out too many informations.
A man who got married not too long ago, had just sent his wife to her parent's house over an issue. She was told to stay there for the main time pending when he decides on what next to do.
What was the issue all about?
There's an eating disorder called Pica. Got to know about that recently where someone eats non food items such as paper, clay, paint chips, hair, ice, ash etc. Usually, it's believed it's children that falls under this category or pregnant women.
What was the issue all about?
There's an eating disorder called Pica. Got to know about that recently where someone eats non food items such as paper, clay, paint chips, hair, ice, ash etc. Usually, it's believed it's children that falls under this category or pregnant women.
On this case, this man discovered his wife an adult though less than 25yrs was indulging in such consumable of ××××××. If she was pregnant, it would have been ascribed to pregnancy cravings.
When he found out and she admitted, he made a mountain out of it by drawing neighbours attention to it, calling it a witchcraft act. It was a public ridicule on his wife before everyone. This was how it got leaked. His family that once loved the lady now supported his actions of keeping her away. The marriage is now threatened. He doesn't want to see her at the moment or take her calls. When the lady's parents were contacted, they said they thought their daughter may her informed him when they were dating, for they categorically told her to do so. Obviously she didn't do that.
They both dated before marriage but never stayed together. It was just a visit thing. One among the reasons I will always advise, it's important to spend at least adequate time together with the person you wanna get married to and equally pay attention as well when sharing space with them during courtship. Definitely, you will understandthe person better, most especially their hygiene routine and all that.
However, I do feel the best they would have done, is to help this young lady get therapy if he truly loves her. She's mentally sound, beautiful, knowledgeable but just that eating habits which I still believe can be worked on. From my research online, it's linked to nutrient deficiencies (iron, zinc), pregnancy, developmental disorders,(autism) or mental health conditions. These are the underlying factors and can be handled with care.
It will interest me to read if there's anyone with such lifestyle before or knew someone that had indulged in such act and got freed from it. How it was handled and corrected. Also, what are the provable quick solution to this so we can all learn.
They both dated before marriage but never stayed together. It was just a visit thing. One among the reasons I will always advise, it's important to spend at least adequate time together with the person you wanna get married to and equally pay attention as well when sharing space with them during courtship. Definitely, you will understandthe person better, most especially their hygiene routine and all that.
However, I do feel the best they would have done, is to help this young lady get therapy if he truly loves her. She's mentally sound, beautiful, knowledgeable but just that eating habits which I still believe can be worked on. From my research online, it's linked to nutrient deficiencies (iron, zinc), pregnancy, developmental disorders,(autism) or mental health conditions. These are the underlying factors and can be handled with care.
It will interest me to read if there's anyone with such lifestyle before or knew someone that had indulged in such act and got freed from it. How it was handled and corrected. Also, what are the provable quick solution to this so we can all learn.
I fell ill and have been at home receiving treatment.
The nurse treating me kept on saying, "Be a man" as if men were made from steel or some sort of a special breed. I feel better now.
Going forward, I have been advised on stress and adequate relaxation when necessary. Earlier last week, I had planned to visit a spa for a scrub before my birthday celebration last Thursday. I couldn't make it when I fell sick. Hopefully will do so within the week
Most common cause of Pica is due to iron and zinc deficiency.
ReplyDeletePatients usually just need Iron or zinc supplement after blood tests. JUST IRON!!!
Exactly what I read as well. I will stylishly follow up to see how it goes.
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He sent her out of his house because of that? What a swine.
ReplyDeleteWhy did she hide it from him in the 1st place?
DeleteWill you force him like what he doesn't like?
It's an iron deficiency syndrome. Most pregnant women crave what we call nzu or Clay..it's not a disease or witchcraft
ReplyDeleteIgnorance is truly the problem.. may God help everyone
Are you sure she was eating earthy things or she ate her hair in his presence and he was shocked?I wish he mentioned the specific thing she ate.
DeleteEating Nzu is common,even some people who are not pregnant do,,I wonder how someone will send his wife home for that.
@ SpongeBob,
DeleteI have mentioned it below. I was trying not to reveal some info.
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Peacedebby
ReplyDeleteNa wa oh, I hope they settle this as their marriage is still young.
ReplyDeleteTeejay what exactly did she eat? that's one of the most important info in the story,pica has many types.I'm suspecting that she didn't eat Nzu as she would have easily disclosed it to the man.
ReplyDeleteMay God heal their marriage
True, because it will be irritating watching someone eat tissue paper or hair.
DeleteShe was pinching the bed foam in their bedroom and eating it up gradually. The depth of what she had consumed shocked the husband when he discovered. Luckily she was defecating it when she uses the loo.
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Na to carry her go drop for Mouka foam.
DeleteI doubt if she will stop.
ReplyDeleteIf it is possible to stop, her parents would have stopped it.
Dear All , only Iron supplémentation by injection will change this habit dramatically . They should check her Serum Iron, and Iron binding capacity .
ReplyDeleteOnce the depleted Fe store is restored , the urge disappears. If he loves her , he should help her through this .
People with Sickle cell disease, Down syndrome and otherwise normal may also suffer from Pica.
It’s treatable with very good results .
All answers given above are correct. Pica is mostly caused by Iron deficiency .
ReplyDeleteI once had it, My own case was to always look for dry Ijebu garri to chew. As in if the garri is not dry enough, I would use a small pot to re- fry the garri again. I knew it wasnt normal and has to help Myself by taking the tablet. Its completely gone that even small smell of Ijebu garri now Irritates Me
I don't think yours could pass as Pica. Garri is edible. Pica has to do with non consumable things. Garri is consumable.
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I came to know about this pica during Emmanuel TV miracle years back.
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