I can't stop eating bubbles

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So as the subject says, I genuinely can't stop eating washing up bubbles!!

It randomly started a few weeks ago whilst I was at my desk at work. I just started thinking about it and after a few days of obsessing I gave in.

I've read that cravings means your body is lacking a specific nutrient but can't find anything to suggest what I might be lacking.

Anyone got any ideas?

That's incredibly dangerous. I had an aunt who once accidentally drank some water with washing up liquid in and had to spend a couple of nights in hospital - they were worried she would burp up a bubble which would block her throat and suffocate her

Pica is a common pregnancy symptom / sponges, rocks and stick deodorant are some of the cravings I've known people to have (used to work in a medical setting).

at @thinkfast . I don't believe that for a second!

I believe washing liquid is bad for you to "eat" so you need to resist and not do it.

The thing with washing up liquid is it's an anionic surfactant and will strip fats and oils. I have no idea whether that's a particular problem in the oesophagus (I imagine it probably is!) but it definitely is in the gut. You are going to have terrible diahorrea if you keep it up!!

I actually laughed out loud at the idea of a bubble suffocating someone - bubbles burst when out under the smallest amount of stress

At the risk of sounding harsh, I'd suggest you just don't do it because it's probably putting you and your baby at risk of being poisoned because it's highly toxic.

A bit of common sense would tell you that surely?!

Please resist the temptation. Washing up liquid is toxic to consume and very very bad for you.

I had an obsessive urge to chew elastic bands. I did give in a few times but managed it by chewing gum. Not the same but contained the craving. Could you try something else.

LOL @ someone suffocating on a bubble. Despite my best efforts, my toddler eats loads of them in the bath, she's fine.

What are your iron levels like?

Now I'm not saying that it's a GOOD idea to
eat washing up liquid bubbles, but the small amount of washing up liquid in say, a handful of bubbles- which is sold to clean things we cook and eat off- is not going to kill the OP. Or her baby.

On the fairy liquid site, it says if you drink the stuff (neat, presumably) you should drink water to dilute it, and not induce vomiting (bubbly). It says nothing about calling poison helplines, or emergency care. Merely "if symptoms persist seek medical advice"

So let's all calm down on the "this will poison you to death" bollox.

Maybe the aunt lied. I believed her uncle was in the dog house for leaving the class out...

@thinkfast

You been on the sherry, love?

There was an old lady who swallowed a bubble, I don't know why she swallowed a bubble...

How would I know what my iron levels are? I'm 25 weeks and haven't had a blood test since my 12 week scan, is that normal?

I've read a few articles where docs have apparently said that it's not harmful. Here's an example: www.google.co.uk/amp/www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/mum-says-pregnancy-addiction-eating-8017577.amp

And I'm definitely not having that much!

Have to admit, it was after I read this that I took the attitude that we use it to clean the stuff we eat and drink from so it can't be bad. Possibly being a bit naive I guess.

The problem is, I genuinely can't stop thinking about them. I even wake up in the middle of the night wanting them

I'm not pregnant and you're making them sound quite appealing even to me...

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3126810/Is-bizarre-craving-Woman-eight-months-pregnant-addicted-eating-SOAP-gets-two-bottles-handwash-week.html

Queenefertitty - guess I'm just gullible

Blow bubbles in milk and try them?

The pp reminds me of the rhyme "he drank up all the water and ate up all the soap; he died last night of a bubble in his throat"

I'm fairly sure it doesn't happen irl!