Many people can't live without drinking tea or coffee as soon as they wake up in the morning. But have you ever heard of someone who can't start their day without buying petrol in the morning? It may sound strange, but this incident is true. News of a young woman from Canada's strange addiction has shocked netizens as soon as it spread on social media. The young woman claims that she drinks petrol in the morning. At that time, if she didn't get petrol, she would start feeling strange. This dangerous habit was revealed in a popular TV show called 'My Strange Addiction'. Later, this case went viral as soon as it spread on social media.  

According to news reports, a young woman named Shannon, a resident of Canada, initially loved the smell of petrol. She would often take a bottle or can and smell the flammable liquid. Gradually, this hobby turned into an addiction. After this, she started drinking petrol directly to get intoxicated. Shannon said that while drinking petrol, she felt a tingling sensation in her tongue and a severe burning sensation in her throat. Yet, she is unable to free herself from this addiction. Whenever Sharon is stressed, alone, or upset, she gets addicted to it.

The TV show states that Shannon's gasoline addiction has become so severe that she drinks the toxic liquid as soon as she wakes up in the morning. Furthermore, she can't live without gasoline several times a day, even before bed. Her family has repeatedly tried to help her quit, but despite this, Shannon continues to secretly drink gasoline. Netizens are shocked to hear about this strange addiction. According to doctors, chronic gasoline consumption damages the lungs, liver, kidneys, and brain. This can quickly lead to respiratory problems and nervous system issues. According to mental health experts, this isn't just an addiction; rather, it's a rare physical condition called pica. In this condition, a person has an overwhelming desire to eat or drink harmful substances like clay, chalk, paint, or gasoline.

Social media users have reacted to Shannon's viral story of intoxication. One netizen wrote, "It seems the increase in petrol prices has hit her budget the hardest." Another joked, "Instead of filling the car with gas, it's going straight into her stomach."

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