Ep 8. Married to A Doll / Picking My Scabs

In episode eight of season one of My Strange Addiction, viewers are introduced to two individuals with unique and unsettling addictions. The first segment features Davecat, a man who is married to a doll.

Davecat explains that he has always been interested in alternative ideas of beauty and began collecting dolls when he was a teenager. As an adult, he began using the dolls for companionship and eventually fell in love with one, whom he calls his wife. He even has a marriage certificate and exchange of vows with the doll.

The segment delves into Davecat's daily life with his doll wife, which includes taking her on outings, purchasing clothing for her, and engaging in sexual acts. Despite the criticism he faces from others, Davecat remains committed to his relationship with the doll and believes it is a form of true love.

The second segment follows a woman named Theresa who has a compulsion to pick at scabs on her skin. This addiction has caused her to develop scars and infections, but she cannot resist the urge to pick. Theresa explains that the feeling of picking is satisfying and helps relieve stress and anxiety.

The episode shows how Theresa's addiction has affected her daily life, from wearing clothing to hide the scars to avoiding certain activities due to her fear of developing more scabs. She also seeks help from a psychologist to try and overcome her addiction.

Overall, the episode highlights the extreme and unconventional lengths people will go to satisfy their addictions, no matter how unusual or harmful they may seem to others.