I Know this seems strange but 2 years ago i started pulling out my eyelashes i want to stop but just can't
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This is called "trichotillomania" and it involves the desire to pull out your own hair (eyelashes, eyebrows, hair anywhere). I think it is the result of some type of anxiety issue. You said that it started when you were arguing with an ex, so now you associate that behavior with tension and conflict. Here's what you can do to stop:\n1. Start keeping a written record of every time you do this and how you were feeling at the time. Try to indentify any patterns here.\n2. When you feel the urge, try deep breathing. Take 4 or 5 deep relaxing breaths to try and calm yourself. \n3. Try to replace this behavior with something else. For example, tell yourself everytime you get the urge to do this you will drink a glass of water instead (it can be anything).\nYou can even resort to tensing up your arms or sitting on your hands everytime you get the urge. \nThis is fairly common and not a life-threatening issue, but it would be good for you to learn to manage anxiety effectively. If you don't stop, your eyelashes could stop growing back.
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This is an obsessive/compulsive disorder known tricotillomania, generally more noticeable when you're under stress. Sometimes people pick their eyebrows or the hair on their heads, too. It was recommended that my daughter try Prozac, to reduce her stress levels.  She felt that was too drastic a solution.  Try reducing the stress factors in your life.  Maybe it would help if you put some sort of ointment or cream on your lashes so that at least you would be aware of what you're doing. Check with your doctor to see if there are any newer current treatments available.
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use castor oil everynight on ur eyebrows...it wrks well 4 longer lashes too.
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Not really.  I often find it hard to stop once I get going, and I find myself crying even more because I am so sad.  It is a strange cycle, and I just look forward to the times when I have no reason to cry anyway!
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I wish you well Monitorhead it is a tough habit to break but you can certainly do it. You will feel proud of yourself when it is all said and done. Everyone has a different means of motivating themselves, find yours and \nstick with it my friend. Wishing you the best, and know you will succeed.
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You may need a spiritual release from your day to day activities.  You should try meditating or praying if that is your thing.  On a deeper level it may mean that you are not satisfied with your current situation and closing your eyes may be a way of unconsciously removing yourself from it.
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Yes- for god's sake don't do that. How were you intending to take it off- rip your eyelashes out or put acetone near them. God! Buy some mascara, quickly. Even fake eyelashes (with their own special application glue) are an option.
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you really do need to see a doctor because this is an illness. i saw on 60 minutes a while back this same subject. the women were miserable because they couldnt stop plucking their hairs, they had huge bald spots on their heads due to this illness.  please see a doctor and let him direct you to someone who can help you.  i dont think you are going to be able to quit on your own. good luck. i wish you the best.
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I blame it on allergies, this year they are bad and I can't wear my contacts like I would like
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Just shake your head and walk away ...self control...i have to do it an a daily basis
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Yes ,sometimes those tears come so spontaneously and you cant stop them how muchever you wish too. In fact the moment you feel you should stop it,the faster the tear stream runs.
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This is a genuine medical condition known as trichotillomania. Trichotillomania is an Impulse Control Disorder characterized by the repeated pulling out of one's own hair or eyelashes and eyebrows. It can be treated and there are a number of on line help/support groups. See your family doctor for referral to a psychologist if you don't have any luck with a web search - it sounds like you have tried your best on your own and to avoid permanent hair loss it would be useful to seek professional help.
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.. I have the same problem.. I suck my front two fingers (index and middle)  and i'm 15 ...\n\nI have tried EVERYTHING there is.. lemon juice.. chili peper.. cleaning products.. sitting on my hand whenever I feel the urge to put them in my mouth.. Everything..\n\nI'm beggining to think this will never end, and I will forever be embarresed by it..\n\nalthough, I am trying the "wrap the finger(s) up" thing.  and it is sorta working, BUT.. everymorning I wake up with a HORRIBLE dry mouth.. which REALLY irritates me..\n\n so i have the feeling I will easily be going back to my fingers..   :(
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i pick my cuticles on my fingers....so much so that they become red and painful....but i just cant stop doing it.....
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I kind of went through the same as you. I always plucked my eyebrows for no reason and eventually needed to use eyeliner in place of it. All I can say of what I did is start to focus on a new activity. It was when I was young, so what I did was study more. Get your mind on something else. Read a book, play video games, maybe try to do activities when you are using your hands so you can't pull them. Good Luck. Hope you pull through. :-)
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oh i feel so sorry for you.\nFirst, blinking your eye once is a while is good but can be annoying.Try and tell your close friends about this and ask them to talk to you about life and the near future.That should keep you busy.You should get over it.Troy and build up a will power where slowly you'll see resluts.Talk to people.Be heard.Express Yourslef!\nI hope my theory works! That is all i can do to help!
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They're cause by a small infection in one of the spots where your eye lashes grow.  It's pretty common and there are really not many things that can help.  First things first.. DO NOT try to pop it or anything like that because the infection will spread.  Instead try getting a towel and soak it in warm to hot water.  Then just put it on the eye.  Hope that helps.