Mine (eyelash/brow) started at a very young age. My dad had a very very mild form of it but the combination of my uncontrolled ADHD, severe anxiety, and being exposed to it very young made me start it very young too. I have had gaps in my lashes since I was at least 10. I think the pressures of the beauty industry and hyperfixating on your face being "perfect" attributed to it too. I would pluck any eyebrow or eyelash that was pointing downwards or not in the perfect place. In 2018, I stopped and was in remission for about 4 years, but the last 2 months ive relapsed worse than i ever have and i feel so ashamed. I have no advice to offer since i am struggling with it right now, but you are not alone!! 🥰💕

Mine started at puberty. I didn't realize the connection until down the road but I looked in my journal and the hair pulling started suddenly the exact week I got my first period.

I wanted to impress my crush at the time and I heard twirling your hair could catch their attention. Well long story short my finger got caught and I had to cut my finger free and that just kinda started my hair pulling lol

I just liked how it felt, no other reason