The latest episode of TLC’s My Strange Addiction, airing on Feb. 11, has once again left fans shocked and disgusted. The show introduced viewers to Anissa, a girl addicted to sniffing a very particular kind of underwear: her dad’s. In a preview clip shared on Instagram, Anissa confesses, “I lost a lot of clients because of my addiction,” as she pulls out a pair of her father’s underwear from her purse in a store and takes a deep inhale. “I’m addicted to the smell of my dad’s underwear,” she admits.
The disturbing nature of Anissa’s addiction has viewers horrified and repulsed. Comments on social media ranged from “That’s the worst addiction yet! Oh my gawd!” to “I wanna unsee this post.” Viewers expressed shock and disbelief at the extremity of Anissa’s compulsion, with one fan stating, “NOTHING. And I mean NOTHING PREPARED ME.”
Fans have questioned the authenticity of the show, particularly with the extreme behaviors showcased in its seventh season. From snorting food to eating makeup to engaging in the mysterious act of “vabbing,” the show seems to push the limits of what viewers can tolerate. Despite the discomfort it may elicit, audiences continue to tune in, with one fan humorously questioning their own sanity for watching.
My Strange Addiction first premiered on TLC in 2010, running for six seasons before ending its initial run in early 2015. After more than a decade off the air, the show returned with a new season in 2026, bringing even more bizarre and shocking stories to light. The revival of the series has once again captivated audiences with its portrayal of individuals whose compulsions and fixations dominate their daily lives.
My Strange Addiction offers a glimpse into the lives of people with unusual behaviors and fixations, shedding light on the complexities of addiction and compulsion. The show continues to draw viewers in with its raw and unfiltered look at these individuals and their struggles.
New episodes of My Strange Addiction air on TLC every Wednesday at 9/8 c, inviting viewers to witness the strange and often unsettling realities of those featured on the show. As the series delves deeper into the world of extreme compulsions, audiences are left both shocked and captivated by the strange addictions documented on screen.
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