Pulling out eyelashes?

[PartyPoison]

Lately I've been pulling out my eyelashes. Is this like an anxiety thing or and OCD thing or a form of self harm that I'll get addicted to? And how can I stop because I barely have any eyelashes left >_<

[User Deleted]

It sounds a little like self harm. And if it is you will probably get addicted if you don't stop in time. As for stopping talk to your family and friends to get some support. Think logically about how it is counter productive and you may become addicted. Just remember that it doesn't help anything and that in the future you will thank yourself for stopping.

[Portable Desert]

It is not self harm. It is Trichotillomania. I do the same thing, but I have learned to control it to the point where it is not noticeable. I stay away from tweezers and clip my fingernails all the time. I try to tell myself to stop when I have the urge, and it mostly occurs when I am stressed. It sucks and I am doing my best to counteract this :)

[screamtobeheard]

I do this too. People tell me that if I pull them out enough, they'll stop growing back. That could possibly defer you from it, if you keep telling yourself that and make yourself believe it.

[Hope4u]

it could just be an anxiety thing..not a big deal..unless you like pull them all out because then you would look pretty weird...ha ha.

[Magenta]

This can easily turn into an addiction. Usually it comes from anxiety and is a nervous habit. I used to do it all the time.

It is true that they will not grow back after awhile though. It simply stresses them too much and eventually you won't have any eyelashes to pull out. I'd attempt to make a conscious effort of thinking about when you're doing it and stopping yourself. It's hard but doable.

[PartyPoison]

Thanks guys. :< I'm going to make an attempt at stopping. I like having eyelashes D;