Does scratching count as self harm if I don't bleed?

Anything which you are doing purposely to harm your body counts as self harm so the answer to your question is yes. Before my self harm became more serious I wouldn't bleed when I hurt myself but it defiantly was still self harm.

it's depend if you do anything that make yourself hurt it is selfharm but it have to be in negative way not like you are itchy then scratching

If you're harming yourself on purpose, it is self harm. Self harm isn't just if its bleeding, don't just exclude it to that.

Yes it does count as self harm as does any physical violence towards yourself in any shape or form once it hurts it is self harm

if you do it to hurt yourself - yes. if you do it unintentionally, without the goal of harming yourself, than no

Yes, it does - anything one does to hurt themselves counts as self-harm. While it may not be as dangerous in terms of how noticeable and harmful it is, it is still an act done with the intent of harming oneself. I hope everything's okay soon. c:

Yes, any form of hurting yourself is classed as self harm. For example cutting, scratching, burning and bruising

dont hurt yourself,darling. Why dont you call the Self-Harm Hotline? It can help you feel better....

yes it does.Don't ever scratch yourself because 1.You're beautiful and 2.You're nails contain a lot of dirt and can cause infection.

Yes. Self harm is anything that causes you bodily harm. Whether its scratching, hitting, biting, cutting, hair pulling, etc. Its is all considered self harm.

Yes! It is still a way to try and hurt yourself, I myself scratch and considered a safer way to cut.

Yes it does. If you scratch yourself on purpose, it is still considered self harm. There doesn't have to be blood, it is just any deliberate act to harm yourself.

Yes it does count as self harm as you are deliberately hurting yourself. It is not the most obvious form of self harm but it still counts

If you were scratching with a harmful purpose, then yes. Squeeze an ice cube in your fist and doodle wherever you want to cut, make sure to use non-toxic markers though.

Scratching purposely, even if it doesn't do much damage, is still harming yourself. Self harm includes cutting, burning, hair pulling and/or eating, picking (to pick at your skin or scabs), and hitting yourself. The only way I wouldn't consider what you do as self harm is it you only do it when you're scratching an itch, but you mentioned doing it on your arms and legs, which is a pattern among people who self harm. Ask yourself, do you do this to relieve stress? Does it make you feel calm? Do you do it to feel the pain, or maybe just the rush (that "high" feeling)? These are just some of the reasons people self-injure, and if any apply to you, I urge you start looking into ways to break that habit. Some "cutters" started out with scratching, then started cutting when it wasn't enough anymore. This may or may not happen to you, but it's still not something you want to get into. Whether its just scratching, or cutting, it will eventually become a mental addiction. I started scratching in 6th grade. Two months later, i started cutting. It went from once a week or so, to not being able to go a couple hours without it. Now, I'm 18, and living with the scars. No, you aren't me.. but I've seen this behavior in others, and almost always leads down the same road. I just wish someone would have told me what I've told you before I got as bad as I did. Be safe. I only wish you the best.

Yes. Self harm is described as a person deliberately hurting themself. This can come in many forms.. Like you said scratching yourself can be one of these..

Yes, because you're still harming your body. Anything that involves putting your body under physical pain is considered self harming regardless if you bleed or not. It's still hurting your body.

The result doesnt define the action. The intention does If you scratch in order to hurt yourself it is self harm. If you scratch to stop the itching its not .

It does. Self harm doesn't mean cutting or anything in specific. Self harm is when you hurt yourself in any way because you feel like you deserve it, or you need to feel, or any other reason. Remember, self harm isn't worth it. Look for help.

Yes, scratching does count if you don;t bleed because you are still finding a way to harm yourself and cause pain.

I believe so. Both deeds are psychological. Both come because of some emotional-related, deeper problem. It really doesn't matter if you bleed or not. What matters is the reason why you're doing it.

Yes, scratching can count as self harm - even if you don't bleed from it. Self harm is described as an act to harm yourself in any way, shape or form.

Yes, it totally does. Anything you do to hurt yourself on purpose is considered self-harm. Anything from pulling your hair to cutting or burning yourself with a razor or lighter is a real form of self-harm. and if you feel like you want to do this please talk to a listener here at 7 cups.

Yes.physically of does because of you purposely do it then it counts because your hurting yourself..

Scratching most definitely counts as self harming. You may not bleed, and the redness may go away quickly however you have still physically caused pain to your beautiful self .

Exsessive or painful scratching does count as self harm and should be more widely known as a form of self harm

I believe that, with or without blood, any means of harming one self to overcome a sort of emotion is qualified.

Yes it does count. It doesn't matter how deep or shallow the cut is even if its just a scratch it's still self harm.

Yes. Anything you do with the intention to harm yourself is considered self harm. Substance abuse is also considered self harm.

Yes - self harm is about the feeling of an infliction, not necessarily the outcome. While you don't bleed, you're receiving satisfaction from the sharpness or tingle of the scratching. Anything that is fostering a negative outcome, even if mild, is still harmful. While scratching isn't causing a large physical toll, it is reinforcing a negative mentality that will be harder to overcome.