I didn't do a thing about this and that was about 15 years ago. I'm 49 and
have been pulling my eyelashes out since I was in 8th grade (14, I think).
It was in a social studies class and I remember pulling a few lashes out and
there was a big gap in the very middle of the eyelash. My best friend at
the time gasped when she saw it. I was pretty upset about it myself and (I
think) used a black pen to color in the gap.

Since that time I have always had an eyeliner with me - at home, in the car,
etc. It has been a relentless battle for me. I used to bite my nails
mercilessly, even to the point of rubbing hole in the middle of the finger
nail - as well as rubbing out the hair in the back of my head at the base.
I've also been had on my eyebrows. It was a shock to me when my
stepdaughter a few years back noticed my pulling - my husband noticed as
well. I thought that I had hidden this habit. So foolish really, because
if I really look at myself in the mirror I can well see the gaps in my
lashes.

In any case, backing off caffeine has helped - and I try to restrain my
sugar cravings. This time of year is particularly difficult for me as the
sunshine gets weaker. I have 2 full spectrum lamps and will probably get
more - one for work, etc.

Anyway, I have conquered my nail biting by (1st) getting acrylic nails
applied then, after 2 years, letting them grow out and get regular
manicures. I feel great about this milestone. I want to be "pull free"
before the end of my days, so to speak! Don't want to go to the grave with
this humiliating and controlling habit.

Thanks for this website. I'll bookmark it and read your suggestion pages.

Janice
Cumberland, RI - USA