Is this considered cutting yourself?

For the last couple of days I have been scratching at my skin when I'm sad and stuff but I never started to bleed its just like a big scratch mark along my arms
Poke
Asked Apr 04, 2013
I do this to myself as well when I feel anxious, but I don't think it's considered "cutting".
sydcakes101
Answered Apr 04, 2013
I do this when I'm really sad or angry. It's not cutting. You actually need to bleed for it to be cutting.
inbetweengirl
Answered Apr 04, 2013
Whether or not what you're doing cutting isn't the issue. The issue is that it's self-harm. There's no "healthy" self-harm. Try to develop another way to deal with whatever is bothering you. You can talk it out at crisischat.org ... or talk with a teacher, guidance counselor, parent, or adult you trust.
skyDancer
Answered Apr 05, 2013

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