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Is it considered self-harm if I scratched myself on purpose and don’t bleed? I guess I was just experimenting to see if I feel any different. Its a small scratch and I put rubbing alcohol on it but it barely even hurt lol
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Yes, this is self harm and you deserve to get help with the issues that pushed you towards it. I don’t know what resources are available to you but have you considered asking your doctor about help with depression? Does your workplace offer counselling?
Recognising this is a problem, getting help early and not letting it spiral is the best thing you can do. It’s not “just a scratch” self harm is self harm and you deserve support.
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I self harm all the time, it's normal. Mostly by stubbing my toe on the bed post, sometimes by touching a hot pan. Or waiting too long to floss, causing my gums to bleed.
Yes, it’s self-harm. At least experiment it by encouraging some cats to scratch you so you can get rid of the ‘self’ word.