Eyelash Pulling - What You Can Do About It by Henry Woods

Those who have heard of trichotillomania may have also heard of eyelash pulling. Or maybe pulling eyelashes is something you actually do often while having no idea what "trichotillomania" is. But whatever the contingency is for you: although pulling eyelashes is not as common as normal trichotillomania, people still do it often - be it absent-mindedly or deliberately. It is listed as a medical condition / sign of stress - and it is not as if articles on the subject are limited to those found within health institutions, or those distributed by those working in the health / care / medicine industry.

Many would agree that it would be in their best interests to stop their eyelash pulling - after all, eyelashes protect the eyes as well as having something of a beauty factor. And after all, environmental pollution is by no means limited to outside environments; the number of possible sources of dust in an inside environment is just too numerous to be worth estimating. Pulling eyelashes is not always a matter to be instantly dispelled. But do not worry; if you are pulling eyelashes often enough for it to genuinely concern you, getting advice on curbing it is but a click away these days.

Indeed, eyelash pulling may not seem innocuous, but do not be misled. Normal trichotillomania is not that uncommon - it is a situation that affects more than 2% of the population. And while professionals - such as Dr. Trisha Macnair - say that it usually commences in the puberty-early adulthood period of one's life, it has been linked to children as young as 8. People have called it a real worry to see their young ones pulling eyelashes, and who can blame them?

There are simple techniques you can apply to reduce your eyelash pulling. "Simple", because there are easy to follow - even if you will not necessarily master them straight away.

It starts with becoming aware of when you feel the urge to pull your eyelashes. Then, you develop a habit of not pulling them, if that makes any sense - change your reaction.

Go and buy some Vaseline, to rub on your eyelashes to make them more slippery.

Think of what else you can do with your hands when the urge arises, and get into doing that alternative.

The psychological implications of breaking the habit of eyelash pulling are great. You may want to do it when you are bored. Learn to relax by doing something like yoga, or even experiment with hypnosis. And if you can, try to identify what "triggers" you to making you want to pull out an eyelash. Keeping active and occupied should help too.For more info email: freediabetictips@gmail.com