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Ennui.

October 5th 2011 09:46 PM

Scratching vs. Cutting

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

Batman.

October 5th 2011 09:52 PM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

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

Ennui.

October 5th 2011 09:53 PM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirteen (Post 735073)

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...

Batman.

October 5th 2011 10:14 PM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

Seems scratching, yes.

Ennui.

October 5th 2011 10:15 PM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

Thanks!

I love your username, by the way.

Viky	October 5th 2011 10:26 PM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

I would concider it scratching because your not bleeding a lot and its not an actual cut.

Batman.

October 5th 2011 10:38 PM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

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. :bleh:

Ennui.

October 6th 2011 12:45 AM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

Even better. I love House so much. xD

bayhorse321

October 7th 2011 01:45 AM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

I would also agree that it is scratching. BTW I LOVE HOUSE TOO!!! and my favorite number is 13!!!! XD

Philomath

October 7th 2011 02:05 AM

Re: Scratching vs. Cutting

I'd think scratching too.

Oooo, House!! Man, I really miss that show...to bad I don't have great reception here...I haven't watched House in about a year or more, it's been ages...Can someone PM or VM me and fill me in on the details? lol, if someone took the time to do that I don't know how I'd thank them...

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