My Strange Addiction
Overview
My Strange Addiction, which debuted on TLC on December 29, 2010, delves into the lives of individuals grappling with eccentric compulsions. Each episode spotlights a diverse range of unusual habits, from consuming non-edible objects to engaging in intricate daily rituals and peculiar obsessions. Through intimate storytelling, the series explores the psychological motivations behind these fascinating behaviors, shedding light on the complexities of human addiction.
Episodes
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1
Sleeping with Blow Dryer; Eating Toilet Paper
Title: Bedtime with a Blow Dryer; Toilet Paper Treats Plot: Lori, a 31-year-old woman, has relied on her blow dryer for comfort since she was just ei...
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2
Extreme Bodybuilding; Thumb Sucking
Title: Intense Fitness; Childhood Cravings Plot: Once trapped in the grips of substance abuse, Lauren has now channeled her energy into an obsessio...
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3
Eating Cleanser; Tanning
Since the age of twelve, Crystal has secretly consumed household cleaner on a daily basis, grappling with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and worry ...
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4
Ventriloquism; Cats
Title: Ventriloquism; Cats Plot: Faced with her fiancé's demand to choose between him and her puppets, April opted for the puppets, dedicating herse...
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5
Eats Detergent; Strongman
Title: Detergent Cravings; The Strongman Challenge Plot: This episode highlights a teenager with an unusual habit of consuming detergent as often as ...
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6
Hair Puller; Shoe Fanatic
A shoe enthusiast boasts an impressive collection of more than 200 pairs, lovingly calling them her "babies." Additionally, the episode highlights the...
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7
Eats Couch Cushion; Furry
Title: Furry Fashion and Cushion Cravings Plot: A devoted woman refuses to part with her beloved fur suit, donning it for every occasion. Meanwhile, ...
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8
Married to A Doll; Picking My Scabs
A man interacts with his life-sized doll as if she were his spouse, while a woman dedicates hours each day to picking at the scabs on her skin.
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9
Can't Stop Cleaning; Love Rocks
Title: Obsessive Tidying; Rock Solid Love Plot: Cyntrelle dedicates nearly eight hours each day to meticulously tidying her house, while her friend...
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10
Eats Glass; Bleaches Skin
In the last four years, Josh has ingested over 100 glasses and 250 light bulbs. To make matters worse, he also swallows live bullets, adding a perilou...
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11
Make-up Addict; Obsessed With Death
Maureen is deeply passionate about her makeup, while Barbara finds solace in the presence of those who have departed.
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12
Laxatives; Pottery & Ashes
At the age of fifteen, Kimberly began relying on laxatives to shed pounds, leading to her current addiction. Meanwhile, Bianca has developed a deep ob...
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Growing Fingernails; Hairless Rats
Title: Lengthy Talons; Rat Enthusiast Plot: Jazz, a 48-year-old woman, has devoted the last 22 years to cultivating her exceptionally long fingernail...
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2
Pulling Hair Out of Drains; Eating Drywall
Title: Unraveling Secrets; Craving Construction Plot: Evan, a 28-year-old, has kept his unusual obsession a secret from nearly everyone—he can’t...
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3
Adult Baby; Eating Dryer Sheets
Riley, a 25-year-old, embraces her identity as an adult baby, choosing to live without the responsibilities of adulthood. She spends her nights in a c...
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4
Sniffing Gasoline; Teddy Bears
Title: Gasoline Cravings; Teddy Bear Love Plot: For three decades, 44-year-old Theresa has been addicted to inhaling gasoline from a water bottle, un...
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5
Cycling; Taxidermy
At 55, Tom has devoted over 25 years to his passion for cycling, spending a minimum of six hours a day on his bike, every day of the week. He rides at...
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6
Eating Rocks; Carrying Pillows
Title: Biting the Stone; Hugging the Soft Plot: Teresa, a 44-year-old woman, has indulged in her unusual habit of consuming rocks for over two decade...
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7
Carrying My Husband's Urn
Title: Holding Onto Shawn Plot: At just 26, Casie is heartbroken after the unexpected passing of her husband, Shawn. In her grief, she carries his ur...
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8
Eating Plastic; Bathing in Bleach
Eighteen-year-old Kailyn has developed a peculiar habit of consuming plastic for over eleven years, with her favorites including remote controls, CD c...
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1
I'm a Living Doll
Three individuals undergo intense physical and mental transformations to embrace a lifestyle as permanent human dolls.
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2
Pony Play/Addicted to Drinking Paint
Nicole has spent the last two decades deeply immersed in pony play, a unique form of role-playing that captivates her. Meanwhile, Heather struggles wi...
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3
Identical Twin Obsession/Eats Mattresses
Discover a pair of twins whose obsession with looking identical drives them to meticulously weigh their food to maintain the same size. Alongside them...
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4
Proud to Be Plastic
Lacey, a 44-year-old mother, has undergone over 30 cosmetic procedures and is already considering additional surgeries.
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5
Chews Dirty Diapers; Addicted to Leeches
Keisha, a 22-year-old, struggles with a bizarre addiction to chewing on diapers soaked in urine. Meanwhile, 50-year-old Vladimir has an unusual obsess...
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6
Addicted to Dolls; Eats Plastic Bags
Robert uses as many as 16 plastic bags each week, while 48-year-old Catherine struggles to let go of her beloved plastic doll. Will she be able to bre...
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Raw Meat,Snorting Food, Being Huge
Wendy consumes as much as two pounds of raw meat daily, raising alarms among her fiancé’s family. Meanwhile, Kathryn opens up about her troubling a...
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2
Eats Bugs, Extreme Skin Care, Munches Makeup
Carlos firmly believes that his habit of consuming live bugs is completely safe, while Brandy finds it impossible to last more than twelve hours witho...
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3
Vabbing, Snakes, Grass Eater
People open up about their gripping experiences with obsessive habits and unusual obsessions that threaten to dominate their existence.
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4
Hot Glue Eater, Cardboard Consumption, Breastfeeding
Jayden's passion for crafting spirals out of control when she starts consuming more than 150 glue sticks weekly. Meanwhile, Terry has been secretly ba...
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5
Sponge Snacks, Eats Toenails, Extreme Sunbathing
Ron has struggled with an unusual addiction to consuming sponges and furniture foam since he was a child. Meanwhile, Janet's obsession with her toenai...
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6
Sniffing Underwear, Kangaroo Mom, 100 Cups of Coffee A Day
Anissa finds herself unable to resist the urge to smell her father's underwear, while Marsha finds her home and daily routine completely taken over by...
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7
Snorting Cleaner, Eat Butter
For the past two decades, Abigail has relied solely on wet cat food for her meals. Meanwhile, Tierra engages in the dangerous habit of secretly snorti...
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8
AI Boyfriend, Sucking Thumbs
For the last two years, Sarah has been happily involved with her AI partner, Sinclair. Meanwhile, 35-year-old Tajah has struggled with a lifelong thum...
