Need help with split end pulling?

I used to think I was alone in this but after much research, time, age, experience and constant split end pulling of my own I believe I can help those with similar problems. For one, split end pulling is not the same as Trichotillomania. That is pulling out your hair for very reasons, usually causing bald spots and generally related to OCD. That being said, split end pulling is also related to OCD as is ADD. When I do it, I find myself obsessed with the broken hairs and a certain sastifaction comes from pulling them off or cutting them. More satisfaction comes from pulling them off however. I even enjoy pulling off others split ends and when the split end comes off I enjoy pulling them apart further. This of course is not good for your hair, but liek any addiction it doesn't stop me. I have been doing this since I was in 8th grade and I am now 33 years old. I do not get bald spots necessarily because I don't pull from the root such as Trichotillomania. Certain medications enhance this behavior. Particularly stimulants. I have never tried a medication for OCD but it might help. This compulsion can be a real drag because for a year or two I had Betty Page bangs because I could not stop. This really is a horrible compulsion because it has to do with your appearance and that studies show medication alone is not really effective treating a behavioral problem. If you or your child is not on any medication and is pulling at there split ends then the problem is most like coping skills. Some websites say that there are certain methods to stop which include: giving yourself a gold star everyday you don't pull (in my opinion, this is crap), write down you triggers and be aware of them, wear gloves. Basically I don't have the answer, I just know that you are not alone and talking to your doctor is not a bad idea. Good luck!