Hair eating habit?

i can't seem to stop i do it all day every day...also i only chew off small pieces not long strands....it goes through my sysytem right? i dont want to end up like the lady with the hair ball in her stomache

Hair eating habit?

I saw this on an episode of True Life on MTV. That girl had a serious problem with it, though. If you think you may, check into it.

Anyway, maybe cutting your hair short or wearing a rubberband on your wrist and popping yourself whenever you feel the urge to eat some hair may help.

Best of luck to you!

Hair eating habit?

it will ball up in your duodenum. start smoking or something.

Hair eating habit?

When I was little I used to. YOU HAVE TO STOP! It's a nasty and bad habit. Buy some apple bitter they have for pets, and spray it on your hair. It will teach you to stop. It's not flattering in any way, and it damages your hair!!!

Hair eating habit?

it doesnt get digested, i suggest u stop because it fills up ur stomach and u can't eat as much, so if u keep doing it for a a while u can die of starvation even if u eat...

i used to chew my hair, i stopped after i heard about it

Hair eating habit?

maybe get your hair cut into a short style that you cant get into your mouth. i remember that i actually did chew my hair for a while during Jr high. i got it cut shorter--i didn't really realize that may have been a reason i stopped doing it.. but looking back, it probably was--i havent done it since. .its sort of like nail-biting...you just have to make a conscious effort to stop it.

Hair eating habit?

Try something different, like chewing sugar free gum or sugar free mints. Just pop one in when you have the urge to chew. Maybe if you wear your hair pulled back more often and don't have access to your hair you wont chew it. I used to bite off the split ends of my hair and both of these things helped me stop. If these don't work talk to your doctor next time you go, maybe they can help you figure out the trigger and a good (and healthy) way to stop.

Hair eating habit?

wow. ppl really do that? sorry...i'm still letting that sink in. but uh yea...Don't start smokin...eww. wdf? y would they tell u that? You may have a nervous condition hun...talk to your doctor. Start putting your hair in a lazy bun or ponytail. Chew gum, suck on hard candy. I mean really, I think you just need a hobby, because I'm honestly too busy of a person to just chew on my hair. Are you into sports? Do you work? Occupy your time.