What should I do about my rock salt addiction?

[Anonymous]

A while ago I posted somewhere on reddit that I've been eating small amounts of crystals of rock salt daily for several years (around 6 years) now and how its a weird and extremely concerning addiction I've had that feels like a drug addiction in the sense that I haven't been able to shake it, and I literally have salt hidden around the house. Anyway redditors suggested I speak to my doctor and thought it could be a form of PICA. Since then I have spoken to my doctor and he said it's not PICA, and then made me do a couple blood tests which just concluded I (still) have a low blood count (which we already knew- I am anaemic). And he didn't really have anything else to say to me after that. Now I just feel like if even doctors don't know what's wrong with me how am I supposed to fix this. Because I know this addiction has got to be extremely detrimental to my health.

And also there has to be some reason behind it? I can’t remember how it began I think at first I would eat really salty foods and eat the salt at the bottom of the bag, and then I obviously just started eating the raw salt. But I can’t remember how I got addicted.

[MORPHEUS_12]

My recommendation is find another doctor. Too much salt can cause your body to retain fluids, it can cause high blood pressure and a host of other issues. What did they say about treating your anemia? Or are your lab values not enough for any concern?

[Asker]

For my anaemia I’m currently taking iron supplements and txa

[Anonymous]

You've been taught that all salt is the enemy but that's not true. I add natural sea salt to all of my food daily and have done so for many years. Your body may be lacking something that is contained in that type of salt though. Look at the synopsis for the book 'Salt Your Way To Health' and see...

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[abc3643]

You may not need fixing!

You had a blood test, right?
Take a look at the results and look to see if your mineral levels are outside the bounds of normal.
If not, then you are fine and don't need to do anything different.

Rock salt is great! It contains a lot of the minerals the human body needs. In fact, we give it to horses as a supplement; that's what a "salt lick" is - a horse or other animal licks a block of rock salt to get minerals into its body.

You are essentially doing the same thing.

Since you are anemic and your diet may be less than ideal, your body may be reacting subconsciously but instinctively knowing that it feels better by eating rock salt. Thus, you do it.

As long as your blood test has your mineral levels being within the normal range, you are good to go.

[Asker]

I will do this, thank you!

[abc3643]

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