Pulling Out Eyelashes is Not Weird!
If you have found yourself pulling out eyelashes then it’s probably left you with a lot of questions. Why do I do it? Am I the only one that does it? Am I mad? The truth is you’re not mad! Pulling your eyelashes is part of a condition known as trichotillomania which simply causes people to pull out hair from various areas of the body.
This condition can make you want to pull your hair from any area of the body. Most commonly this affects the scalp, but it can also include eyelashes, eyebrows, and any other kind of hair.
The Results of Eyelash Pulling
The results of this condition are often more emotional than they are physical. This means that you might start to see bald spots where you pull out too many hairs. This is true for any area of the body, whether this is the eyelashes or on the head.
If you’re finding that eyelash pulling is getting bad then there are ways in which you can try to cover up, including the use of makeup and false eyelashes. However, you can also try a number of treatment options.
How to Reduce Eyelash Pulling
There are many different treatments for pulling out eyelashes, and for trichotillomania in general:
Medication, Psychotherapy, Keeping your hands busy, Making your eyelashes hard to pull, Meditation and relaxation.
Not all doctors will have heard of trichotillomania, despite the fact that literally millions of people do suffer from this condition. This is why it’s essential you try to understand it yourself, as well as take any measures you can to help.
Getting Help
When it comes to stopping pulling out eyelashes it isn’t going to be easy. Some people struggle with trichotillomania all of their lives, though most find their own ways of dealing with it one way or another. Remember, there is no cure that can work for everyone.
One way is to talk to others in the same situation – the internet is great for doing this. They might also be able to give you advice, and if not they will at least provide you comfort in knowing that you aren’t alone.
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