Jessica Walker, 8 years old, is a child capable of eating things other than food. Jessica’s mother, Lindsay Jackson, 37, first discovered this when she crawled on the floor and ate a fallen dog cookie. Even at school, Jessica would hide in the sandpit to play alone and eat sand.
Lindsay said: “This is a very strange thing. Since birth, Jessica likes to eat non-food things like dog biscuits, mud, and sand. I once let her play at her aunt’s house, and she even ate the candle. But if I put a piece of fried chicken in front of her, she doesn’t like it and pushes it away.”
Pica can also occur in some pregnant women or people with epilepsy. Although eating certain non-foods is not harmful, Pica is still considered a dangerous eating disorder that can cause poisoning, iron deficiency, and anemia.
Doctors diagnosed Jessica with Pica 5 years ago but have not shown any signs of improvement. So Lindsay tried to find ways to control Jessica’s symptoms. She tried applying reflexology massage on her toes and fingers to help her relax and calm down. However, this method does not seem to work. Lindsay is very worried about her daughter’s future when she grows up.
Continuing with the lack of a specific cure for Pica, Lindsay was constantly looking for different solutions to help Jessica. She consulted many medical professionals and received some helpful suggestions.
One of the methods Lindsay tried was to boost Jessica’s diet with foods rich in nutrients and iron. By providing enough nutrients to the body, it is hoped that nutritional deficiencies can be a cause for Jessica to feel cravings for things that are not food.
Additionally, Lindsay reached out to support groups and people with Pica experience seeking encouragement and information sharing. Through it, she learned more about how to reduce stress and enhance Jessica’s self-control in eating. Measures such as focusing on other hobbies and activities instead of eating non-food items can help Jessica focus on other positive things without leading to potential consequences.
Although there are still many challenges ahead, Lindsay is not giving up and will continue her efforts to help Jessica overcome Pica. With love, care, and support from her family and community, Lindsay hopes that one day Jessica will have a normal relationship with food and be able to enjoy delicious healthy food like anyone else.
Lindsay has also participated in family counseling sessions and sought support from the community to help her and her family overcome the challenges of Pica. The sympathy and sharing from those around have brought a great source of motivation to Lindsay in not giving up and finding the best solution for Jessica.
In life, we often face difficult and strange challenges. The story of Jessica, an 8-year-old child with Pica, has shocked many people. Although this illness brings difficulties for the girl and her family, but Lindsay, Jessica’s mother, does not give up hope and always strives to find a solution.
The remarkable thing about Lindsay is her patience and unconditional love for her daughter. She not only learns about Pica but also finds ways to help Jessica. From providing a nutritious diet to seeking support from the community, Lindsay is constantly striving to improve her daughter’s situation.
This story is also a reminder of the concern and support from the community. The sympathy and sharing from those around have brought a strong source of motivation to Lindsay and her family. It is a testament to the power of love and solidarity in overcoming difficulties.
Life is not always rosy, and we face special challenges. But with patience, determination, and love, we can overcome any difficulty. The life of Jessica and Lindsay is a testament to that.
