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

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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..

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, and hopefully we can help you find another way to express what you're feeling without any harm. There are other methods of self harm that do not cause bleeding, also.

Yes, If it hurts the person doing it - it does count as self harm. Anyway of inflicting pain on yourself physically or emotionally is self-harm