Pulling out eyelashes

[Sophial]

I am 15 and i have been pulling out my eyelashes for the past two years. I have at the moment got a patch on both upper and lower lids with no eyelashes. Everytime i tell myself that i am not going to do it and i end up pulling them all out. It mainly happenes in exams and when my parents are fighting. What can i do to make them grow back really quick because this is so upsetting. I hate looking at my reflection becausei am missing lashes. I try to stop so hard but i am never able to. Are there any tablets or any thing that i can take that will help me stop. Thank you. HELP ME

[Jean340]

I too have dealt with this infliction for a number of years.  Always when I am anxious.  I completely understand the embarrassment - I would have many bare spots on my lids.  It takes a very conscious effort to stop and/or medicine and/or therapy.  I have had all.  When I get that urge, I ALWAYS look for something to do with my hands.  I wish you lots of luck.

[mini_d]

Hi Sophia,

The major problem that you have is not that you need to grow your eyelashes, but that there are situations in which you are exhibiting an obsessive/ compulsive behaviour. This seems to happen whenever there is a stressful situation. You need to consult a Psychiatrist at the earliest, or at least cosult your school Psychologist. Medications and counselling will help you to tackle the situations.

Hope this helps.

Regards