Does scratching count as self harm if I don't bleed?
peacefulReeds21
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Dec 12, 2015
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As far as scratching is concerned, i think it is not counted as self harm as far as it is not intense enough to make you feel pain.
veronicahaunani
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Dec 13, 2015
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What is the purpose of labeling something self harm or not self harm? Scratching with bleeding or no bleeding is probably a way to develop control over the body in a time when that control is being violated or challenged. Developing ways to release ourselves from the extreme need for control due to trauma that do not lead to more pain would be a good thing to take on. I think this development would be more helpful than seeking more labels that could create shame and disconnect.
ItzzEvannAf
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Dec 16, 2015
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Yes. I believe so. Self harm is when you cause harm to yourself on purpose no matter bleeding or not. That is what it is to me at least.
Impala67
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Dec 16, 2015
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Self harm is so much more than an action, you can tear yourself apart mentally just like you can with a razor blade.
sereneSun58
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Dec 16, 2015
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Yes it does! It's trying to hurt yourself and if your trying to hurt yourself its self harm... never do it
StormyAngles18
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Dec 17, 2015
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If its purposely don't to ones self then yes it is self harm. if you do it so u can feel pain then yes its self harm regaurdless if you bleed or not.
Anonymous
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Dec 17, 2015
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I believe it does. Hurting yourself in any way is self harm, I used to do that and it is technically consider self harm.
smokeandwildflowers
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Dec 17, 2015
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Yes, it does. In my personal experience, scratching can do significant damage even if you don't end up bleeding. It can often leave scars just as much as if you harmed yourself in another way. Keep your chin up! Talk to me or any other listener if you need some help! We are all here for you. You aren't alone!
birdwatcher444
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Dec 18, 2015
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Yes. Any sort of intentional harm towards yourself is considered self harm. Please seek help if you are struggling with self harm. You deserve to be happy! Stay strong!
ShiftyIRL
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Dec 18, 2015
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It world depend on your reason for doing it. Self harm tends to it used as an emotional release.. if your a bit itchy then no that wouldn't be self harm.
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