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While most people who have a sweet tooth love munching on cakes and biscuits, one US mum has a very different kind of craving.
Mother-of-five Adele Edwards, from Florida, is addicted to another kind of snack - the suite kind, which most people normally just sit on to eat their dinner.
Ms Edwards apparently loves chomping on household items - such as elastic bands and rubbers.
However, her biggest weakness is snacking on the polyester stuffing in her sofa.
Shockingly, during the course of her lifetime, Ms Edwards believes she has eaten her way through eight settees and five chairs, consuming almost 16 stone of cushion in the process.
Doctors have warned the 30-year-old mum that her addiction could kill her, but she just can't stop herself.
They said Ms Edwards has a disorder called Pica, where sufferers often eat inedible items.
She even had to have emergency treatment recently, so chunks of foam could be taken out of her intestines.
Ms Edwards said: 'I was ten years old when I was first introduced to cushion.
'At first, I thought it was strange but, after sucking it for a while, I came to like the texture.'
The mum said from that point on, she began eating cushions quite regularly and would frequently swallow chunks 'as though it was candy floss'.
'It sounds strange but, to me, foam tasted like sweets.'
While Ms Edwards' craving sounds fairly extreme, the condition could actually affect her in worse ways.
According to the Challenging Behaviour Foundation website, some people with the disorder consume cigarette butts and even faeces.
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Mother-of-five Adele Edwards, from Florida, is addicted to another kind of snack - the suite kind, which most people normally just sit on to eat their dinner.
Ms Edwards apparently loves chomping on household items - such as elastic bands and rubbers.
However, her biggest weakness is snacking on the polyester stuffing in her sofa.
Shockingly, during the course of her lifetime, Ms Edwards believes she has eaten her way through eight settees and five chairs, consuming almost 16 stone of cushion in the process.
Doctors have warned the 30-year-old mum that her addiction could kill her, but she just can't stop herself.
They said Ms Edwards has a disorder called Pica, where sufferers often eat inedible items.
She even had to have emergency treatment recently, so chunks of foam could be taken out of her intestines.
Ms Edwards said: 'I was ten years old when I was first introduced to cushion.
'At first, I thought it was strange but, after sucking it for a while, I came to like the texture.'
The mum said from that point on, she began eating cushions quite regularly and would frequently swallow chunks 'as though it was candy floss'.
'It sounds strange but, to me, foam tasted like sweets.'
While Ms Edwards' craving sounds fairly extreme, the condition could actually affect her in worse ways.
According to the Challenging Behaviour Foundation website, some people with the disorder consume cigarette butts and even faeces.
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While most people who have a sweet tooth love munching on cakes and biscuits, one US mum has a very different kind of craving.
In a peculiar case of pica, Adele Edwards, a mother of five from Florida, has developed an alarming addiction to consuming household items. What makes her cravings particularly unusual is her preference for snacking on materials typically found in sofas: the polyester stuffing. Ms. Edwards claims she has munched her way through eight couches and five chairs, equating to an astounding 16 stone of cushion material over her lifetime.
Breaking down her unusual habit, Ms. Edwards recounted that her journey with eating cushions began at age ten. Initially baffled by the experience, she soon enjoyed the texture. This addiction has drawn serious attention from medical professionals, who warn that ingesting inedible materials can lead to drastic health consequences, including a recent emergency surgery to remove chunks of foam from her intestines.
Pica, the eating disorder affecting Ms. Edwards, prompts individuals to consume non-food items, with some exhibiting compulsions for things like cigarette butts and even feces. This condition raises significant health concerns, as consuming such materials can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and other life-threatening complications.
Adele’s story sparks a broader conversation about the psychological aspects of pica and its implications for health. While the situation might seem humorous at first glance, pica can have critical physical and mental health ramifications.
Have you or someone you know encountered a bizarre food craving? What do you think drives such unusual dietary choices? Let's discuss!
For those interested in broader discussions around eating disorders or unique health conditions, feel free to explore related topics within our community forums.
In a peculiar case of pica, Adele Edwards, a mother of five from Florida, has developed an alarming addiction to consuming household items. What makes her cravings particularly unusual is her preference for snacking on materials typically found in sofas: the polyester stuffing. Ms. Edwards claims she has munched her way through eight couches and five chairs, equating to an astounding 16 stone of cushion material over her lifetime.
Breaking down her unusual habit, Ms. Edwards recounted that her journey with eating cushions began at age ten. Initially baffled by the experience, she soon enjoyed the texture. This addiction has drawn serious attention from medical professionals, who warn that ingesting inedible materials can lead to drastic health consequences, including a recent emergency surgery to remove chunks of foam from her intestines.
Pica, the eating disorder affecting Ms. Edwards, prompts individuals to consume non-food items, with some exhibiting compulsions for things like cigarette butts and even feces. This condition raises significant health concerns, as consuming such materials can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and other life-threatening complications.
Adele’s story sparks a broader conversation about the psychological aspects of pica and its implications for health. While the situation might seem humorous at first glance, pica can have critical physical and mental health ramifications.
Have you or someone you know encountered a bizarre food craving? What do you think drives such unusual dietary choices? Let's discuss!
For those interested in broader discussions around eating disorders or unique health conditions, feel free to explore related topics within our community forums.
