Is this self harm

[brooksym]

I punch myself when i get angry or disappointed with myself, but never to the point where i have bruises, is this still self harm?

[hocus pocus]

Welcome to TH!

In answer to your question, anything that is done with the intent to hurt yourself is self-harm. So, yes, I believe that what you're engaging in is self-harm. This page has some more information about that. Also, when you're feeling disappointed in yourself, check out the alternatives thread! Reading it is an alternative itself.

[Its.Just.Angie]

In my opinion it is self harm cause your intentionally hurting yourself. hope you are doing good feel free to PM/VM me if you have other questions

[¯|_(ツ)_|¯]

I think that yes, this would be self harm. Self harm can be described as anything that you do to yourself to inflict pain as a way of coping or handling what is going on around you. Since you are punching yourself, even without leaving bruises, you are using a means of physical pain to cope with what is going on, so it would be self harm.

This is a link to a list of alternatives to self harm, which are healthier, safer ways to cope with what is going on. I'd recommend trying some of these out, they're better.

Hey there!

Anything you do to hurt yourself intentionally is self-harm. I'm glad you don't have bruises from it, though. In a way, I think it's good that you've recognized it. It's not too severe right now so I suggest slowly trying to redirect your anger from yourself. When you get angry, punch a pillow or shred paper instead of hurting yourself.