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Title: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Binty on April 05, 2011, 05:09:19 AM
Recently I've gotten addicted to mints and peppermint tea.  I consume ridiculous amounts of them both to the point that it's starting to fuck with my body and I'm just wondering whether it may be because my body is missing something?  ???  Apparently, pregnant women get peppermint tea cravings too.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: renaeden on April 05, 2011, 05:12:13 AM
What symptoms are you getting? I find this curious as I can't stand anything minty. Even toothpaste. Doesn't stop me from brushing my teeth though.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Binty on April 05, 2011, 05:15:17 AM
While I, on the other hand, want to eat my toothpaste  :-\

Symptoms are not really "symptoms" per se, just effects of consuming too many mints - I feel constantly ill and my teeth are getting fucked up (2 are now chipped and my jaw/teeth ache from the constant crunching and chewing).  What makes me think this is not right is the fact that I can't stop myself from eating them.   Literally.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: renaeden on April 05, 2011, 06:13:43 AM
I guess the first step you should take is to stop buying them. Or if you really have to have them, buy only a certain amount so you have to ration them. Just a few per day or something.

I don't know if there is anything particularly addictive about mint.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 05, 2011, 06:16:55 AM
While I, on the other hand, want to eat my toothpaste  :-\

Symptoms are not really "symptoms" per se, just effects of consuming too many mints - I feel constantly ill and my teeth are getting fucked up (2 are now chipped and my jaw/teeth ache from the constant crunching and chewing).  What makes me think this is not right is the fact that I can't stop myself from eating them.   Literally.

Is it the taste or the crunching and chewing?  I usually let mints dissolve in my mouth rather than chew them. 
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on April 05, 2011, 06:21:55 AM
While I, on the other hand, want to eat my toothpaste  :-\

Symptoms are not really "symptoms" per se, just effects of consuming too many mints - I feel constantly ill and my teeth are getting fucked up (2 are now chipped and my jaw/teeth ache from the constant crunching and chewing).  What makes me think this is not right is the fact that I can't stop myself from eating them.   Literally.

Is it the taste or the crunching and chewing?  I usually let mints dissolve in my mouth rather than chew them. 

I've heard of people crunching ice. Maybe it is the crunching! My own teeth couldn't take that, with all the fillings I have.   :orly:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Binty on April 05, 2011, 08:43:17 PM
I think it's the crunching.  I also really like the kinda numbed out sensation in my mouth, that strong minty things give.

I've tried rationing but it doesn't work.  I get through 30 packets of Polos in a day  :-\

I was guessing that it may be a weird pica-like symptom of iron deficiency?  I am anemic after all  :laugh:


I guess it could be worse, I could be addicted to crack  :zoinks:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 05, 2011, 08:44:15 PM
I think it's the crunching.  I also really like the kinda numbed out sensation in my mouth, that strong minty things give.

I've tried rationing but it doesn't work.  I get through 30 packets of Polos in a day  :-\

I was guessing that it may be a weird pica-like symptom of iron deficiency?  I am anemic after all  :laugh:


I guess it could be worse, I could be addicted to crack  :zoinks:

Or you could be addicted to crunching men's sensitive areas.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Eclair on April 05, 2011, 08:48:01 PM
I think it's the crunching.  I also really like the kinda numbed out sensation in my mouth, that strong minty things give.

I've tried rationing but it doesn't work.  I get through 30 packets of Polos in a day  :-\

I was guessing that it may be a weird pica-like symptom of iron deficiency?  I am anemic after all  :laugh:


I guess it could be worse, I could be addicted to crack  :zoinks:

Are you eating properly? Because it would be absolutely overloading your body with sugar eating that many mints in a day.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Binty on April 05, 2011, 08:51:12 PM
I think it's the crunching.  I also really like the kinda numbed out sensation in my mouth, that strong minty things give.

I've tried rationing but it doesn't work.  I get through 30 packets of Polos in a day  :-\

I was guessing that it may be a weird pica-like symptom of iron deficiency?  I am anemic after all  :laugh:


I guess it could be worse, I could be addicted to crack  :zoinks:

Are you eating properly? Because it would be absolutely overloading your body with sugar eating that many mints in a day.

Recently?  Not really.  I just have one meal a day lately and sleep a lot.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Osensitive1 on April 05, 2011, 09:06:15 PM
Iron deficiency are why some pregnant women crave mint. Iron and zinc deficiency also related eating ice and other pica behavior. Here's a couple of sites where it's mentioned.
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2006/10/23/mint-craving-mi/
http://earthclinic.com/CURES/anemia.html
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Binty on April 05, 2011, 09:07:03 PM
Thanks :)
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: 'andersom' on April 07, 2011, 10:47:47 AM
While I, on the other hand, want to eat my toothpaste  :-\

Symptoms are not really "symptoms" per se, just effects of consuming too many mints - I feel constantly ill and my teeth are getting fucked up (2 are now chipped and my jaw/teeth ache from the constant crunching and chewing).  What makes me think this is not right is the fact that I can't stop myself from eating them.   Literally.

Having a full blown health-freak former family in law I know they were careful with too much mint tea, because it could withdraw calcium from your body. So yes, your teeth may suffer indeed.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: midlifeaspie on April 07, 2011, 04:21:04 PM
I think it's the crunching.  I also really like the kinda numbed out sensation in my mouth, that strong minty things give.

I've tried rationing but it doesn't work.  I get through 30 packets of Polos in a day  :-\

I was guessing that it may be a weird pica-like symptom of iron deficiency?  I am anemic after all  :laugh:


I guess it could be worse, I could be addicted to crack  :zoinks:

Could you just limit yourself to the tea?
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: TheoK on April 07, 2011, 04:22:17 PM
Be addicted to crack is  :viking:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Osensitive1 on April 07, 2011, 04:23:54 PM
Be addicted to crack is  :viking:
Mint flavored crack is even braver.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Yuri Bezmenov on November 15, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
Be addicted to crack is  :viking:

 :zombiefuck:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Jesse on December 18, 2014, 04:13:35 PM
I like mint. Apparently, not the only one who would eat a mint cake all by themselves,  :laugh:

Also, if mint was any other color it just wouldn't be the same.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 12, 2016, 12:09:03 PM
  I'm constantly popping mints at work to ensure fresh breath in my workplace.  :angel:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 12, 2016, 12:14:02 PM
I like mint. Apparently, not the only one who would eat a mint cake all by themselves,  :laugh:

Also, if mint was any other color it just wouldn't be the same.

  Maybe this cake will draw Jesse back to post again!  ;)

        (http://jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mint-cake-6-300x300.jpg)
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: renaeden on February 14, 2016, 07:25:43 PM
I'm constantly popping mints at work to ensure fresh breath in my workplace.  :angel:
That's considerate of you.

I see the bots looking at this thread quite often.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 14, 2016, 07:34:30 PM
I'm constantly popping mints at work to ensure fresh breath in my workplace.  :angel:
That's considerate of you.

I see the bots looking at this thread quite often.

  They're addicts, reaching out for help!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: 'andersom' on February 15, 2016, 10:31:50 AM
I like mint. Apparently, not the only one who would eat a mint cake all by themselves,  :laugh:

Also, if mint was any other color it just wouldn't be the same.

  Maybe this cake will draw Jesse back to post again!  ;)

        (http://jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mint-cake-6-300x300.jpg)


I just can't get my mind to imagine cake and mint together.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Icequeen on February 15, 2016, 12:48:24 PM
I like mint. Apparently, not the only one who would eat a mint cake all by themselves,  :laugh:

Also, if mint was any other color it just wouldn't be the same.

  Maybe this cake will draw Jesse back to post again!  ;)

        (http://jensfavoritecookies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mint-cake-6-300x300.jpg)


I just can't get my mind to imagine cake and mint together.

I'll help you.

Imagine the bottom layer and the frosting is chocolate.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: odeon on February 15, 2016, 01:06:22 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 16, 2016, 11:15:48 AM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

  Do Moomins like mint-flavored cake too?  :moomin:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 05, 2016, 07:45:17 PM
  I prefer the Spearmint flavor of my mints, it's a fresher flavor than the Wintergreen.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: odeon on March 09, 2016, 03:14:28 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

  Do Moomins like mint-flavored cake too?  :moomin:

Moomins like mint.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 18, 2016, 04:55:09 PM
  I just bought a new container of mints.  They are a must when I am out in public!  :autism:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Pyraxis on July 18, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
Mint is disgusting.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 19, 2016, 05:30:30 AM
Mint is disgusting.

  Don't make me call you out, young lady.  >:D
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: odeon on July 19, 2016, 05:46:23 AM
Bendicks Bitter Mints.

That is all.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Pyraxis on July 19, 2016, 06:54:23 AM
Mint is disgusting.

  Don't make me call you out, young lady.  >:D

 :moon:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 19, 2016, 06:56:06 AM
Mint is disgusting.

  Don't make me call you out, young lady.  >:D

 :moon:

  Damn kids these days!  No respect for their elders!  :get: :lol2:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Yuri Bezmenov on July 19, 2016, 11:15:33 AM
Andes mints. 8)
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Icequeen on July 20, 2016, 07:51:15 AM
Andes mints. 8)

Yes.  :autism:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: renaeden on July 21, 2016, 03:23:59 AM
Mint is disgusting.
I agree. The only mint I taste is when I brush my teeth twice a day. And it is yuck.
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: Gopher Gary on September 16, 2016, 04:25:54 PM
Mints make me sneeze. It's great. :orly:
Title: Re: Mint addiction and cravings
Post by: renaeden on September 17, 2016, 06:15:14 AM
I dislike mint of any kind, always have. My mum bought me strawberry-flavoured toothpaste as a kid.