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Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 09:46 PM

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Okay, this should be my last SH-related post for a while, sorry to bother you all, but I have a question. I know what cutting is, of course, but is scratching yourself (say, with a thumbtack) to the point that you bleed a tiny bit considered scratching still because it's not actually bleeding that much or would it be considered cutting because you bled? I feel like I'm stupid for having to ask, sorry! xP


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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 09:52 PM

It's still a form of self-harm, since you're intentionally hurting yourself.


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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 09:53 PM

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It's still a form of self-harm, since you're intentionally hurting yourself.
Yeah, I know, but I'm just trying to figure out how to classify it, cutting or scratching? I'd think scratching but...


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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 10:14 PM

Seems scratching, yes.


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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 10:15 PM

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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 10:26 PM

I would concider it scratching because your not bleeding a lot and its not an actual cut.
   
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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 5th 2011, 10:38 PM

Thanks! LOL, it's based on the "House" character, though it works well since that's my favourite number, as well as the day my birthday is on.


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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 6th 2011, 12:45 AM

Even better. I love House so much. xD


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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 7th 2011, 01:45 AM

I would also agree that it is scratching. BTW I LOVE HOUSE TOO!!! and my favorite number is 13!!!!
   
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Re: Scratching vs. Cutting - October 7th 2011, 02:05 AM

I'd think scratching too.


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