Hair pulling, Help?

[Carmichan]

I don't normally like to post my problems for the world to see because I'm a bit shy like that. But I really need help with this one.

I can't seem to stop pulling my hair out.

I used to do this a long time ago, when I was about in fifth grade or so, and I had quite a few bald spots on my head because of it. I finally stopped for some reason or another, and then about February this year, I started back up again. But I don't pull the hair on my scalp out anymore. I'm kind of aiming for my eyebrows and eyelashes instead. At first I thought I was just wanting attention or something since I had pulled nearly all of my eyebrows out and that's really noticeable, but lately I've been pulling my eyelashes out too. There are gaps in my eyelashes now and I just can't seem to stop pulling them out. I don't want to pull all my hair out...I like my hair.

I'm sorry if this sounds too attention-needy. But I'd really like to know what to do. I used to be really stressed out but my workload is off now....I don't know why I keep doing it. I've tried to just stop myself from doing it when I realize it, but by that time there's already a good amount of hair pulled out. Any way I can stop this?

[brokenXthoughts]

I think that maybe it is now a habit. Or maybe there is something deep down that is still bothering you. But maybe you should consult a therapist.

[Retracing-Steps]

Not much has been said here, so I thought I'd at least say something, although I don't know a cure.
My fiancé picks the skin around his fingers and began picking his hair too. He has lovely hair and his hands are already a mess so I've been trying to make him stop...
Usually you have to notice that you're doing it to keep yourself from it. He does it when he's feeling self-concious or stressed. When he does it I tell him not to do it and if he still does I hold his hands. But that doesn't work for everyone

You probably just need something to do with your hands. When I'm nervous I have to do something with my hands, and when there's nothing to do with them I pick my nails. You need to so something besides picking at your hair. Try really hard. Tap on something, doodle on your hand, stuff your hands into your pockets... Wear a hat that covers your hair and make a vow to not take it off until you can do so without picking. (or just take it off and put it back on once you realize you're picking)
As for eyebrows, if you're home and aren't easily embarassed, put tape or bandaids over them.. That way when you reach up there will be nothing to pull.
Eyelashes.. I wonder how you manage to do that, it's painful. You need to not do that and just be very aware of your hands, keep them down at all times.
You probably do this because of stress, learn relaxation techniques or go to a therapist and see if that helps.
That's all I can think of, good luck.