Ep 5. Gas Sniffer / Teddy Bear Obsession

In the season 2 episode 5 of My Strange Addiction, viewers are introduced to two individuals with very unique and unusual obsessions. The first featured addiction involves a woman named Lisa who has an addiction to sniffing gasoline. The second story follows a man named Jason who has an intense attachment to his collection of teddy bears.

Lisa is a 43-year-old mother of three who lives in upstate New York. From a young age, Lisa has been attracted to the smell of gasoline. She would fill up her parents’ lawnmower just to inhale the fumes or take a sniff of their car’s gasoline tank when they weren’t looking. As she grew older, her addiction progressed to the point where she would frequently purchase gasoline and take a whiff whenever she needed a fix.

Lisa’s addiction has caused a great deal of worry for her family, as they fear for her health and safety. Gasoline is extremely toxic and prolonged exposure to its fumes can have serious health consequences. Lisa has even experienced dizzy spells and blackouts from being exposed to high levels of gasoline. Despite this, she continues to seek out the substance and even carries a small bottle of gasoline with her at all times.

The second addiction story follows Jason, a 26-year-old man from California who has an obsession with teddy bears. Jason’s collection of teddy bears started when he was just a child and has grown to over 500 bears. He carries a teddy bear with him wherever he goes and even sleeps with them every night.

Jason’s attachment to his teddy bears has caused him to struggle with personal relationships. He spends most of his free time tending to his collection and admits that he would rather spend time with his bears than go out with friends. Jason’s family is concerned about his obsession with the teddy bears and worry that it is hindering his ability to form meaningful relationships with others.

Throughout the episode, viewers are able to see the impact that these unusual addictions have had on Lisa and Jason’s lives. Both individuals struggle with the shame and embarrassment that comes with having a strange addiction, but with the help of a therapist, they are able to take their first steps towards recovery.

Overall, this episode of My Strange Addiction provides an eye-opening look into the world of addiction and shows that addictions can take many different forms. It highlights the importance of seeking help when struggling with an addiction and the positive impact that therapy and support can have on one’s life.