Is it normal to chew hair and pull out my eyebrows?

38% Normal
5 Comments

Hello,

I used to do this when I was a young teen but now I'm doing it again (I'm 21 now)
I have been pulling out my eyebrow hairs when I'm bored or anxious... sometimes I don't even realise I'm doing it until I look down and see all the hair...

I have looked into it and I think I may have trichotillomania... but I only do it to my eyebrows, not the hair on my head. And I don't eat the hair. I do, however, chew my hair, I don't swallow any of it but I have been doing that since I was a young teen too..

Please can someone give me any advice?

Voting Results
38% Normal
Based on 8 votes (3 yes)
Help us keep this site organized and clean. Thanks!
[ Report Post ]
Comments ( 5 )
  • my_life_my_way
    3 years ago

    If it’s a stress thing you should try to eliminate stressful situations from your life as much as possible and you should try to find a new coping mechanism. Maybe get a fidget cube or something and use that when you feel like pulling your hair out.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • RoseIsabella
    3 years ago

    Sounds like you have trichotillomania.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    1
    1
  • jethro
    3 years ago

    I think it's normal.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • farkelu
    3 years ago

    Please seek professional help!

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0
  • MaxineFinnFoxen
    3 years ago

    You might have trichotillomania.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
    0
    0