Many people will laugh at this but this is actually heartbreaking.

A mother says she’s eaten so much baby powder over the years… she can finish an entire bottle in a single day. And doctors believe the reason may be a little-known condition called pica. Lisa Anderson, a 44-year-old mother of five from the U.K., says her unusual addiction began about 15 years ago after the birth of one of her children. One day, while using baby powder, a small amount landed on her hand. Out of curiosity, she tasted it. And according to Lisa, something about it immediately felt satisfying. It started as a single taste, but it slowly turned into a compulsion she couldn't control. Over the years, the habit became so intense that she reportedly began eating baby powder throughout the day, sometimes consuming an entire bottle and even waking up during the night just to satisfy the craving. She says she has spent thousands of pounds feeding the add*ction. Doctors believe Lisa may have pica, a disorder that causes people to crave and eat things that aren't food, including substances like dirt, chalk, clay, soap, paper, or powder. The condition is often linked to other underlying issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD-related symptoms, nutritional deficiencies, and eating disorders. And for Lisa, the consequences have been serious. Experts warn that regularly consuming baby powder can be dangerous, potentially causing digestive problems and exposing people to harmful substances. Inhaling powder particles can also damage the lungs over time. It is incredibly heartbreaking. Lisa says she spent years hiding the add*ction because she felt embarrassed and afraid of being judged. Today, she's speaking publicly in hopes that others struggling with unusual compulsions, eating disorders, or mental health challenges will seek help instead of suffering in silence. Because sometimes the hardest battles are the ones nobody else can see. 🤍 Follow Project Nightfall for more unbelievable and eye-opening true stories from around the world. #ProjectNightfall #MentalHealth #TrueStory #Health #Unbelievable