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Is this self harm? - November 27th 2017, 06:42 PM
Over the last year I've developed the bad habit of snapping a hair bobble against my wrist and pinching my skin when I feel anxious or stressed or overwhelmed. It gives me a sense of relief and reassurance and also makes me feel like I'm in control. I now would never go anywhere without a hair bobble incase I end up in a stressful situation or feel panicky - it's reassuring to have the hair bobble there and also to have bobbles and other hair ties to hide the marks. Is this regarded as self harm since it leaves red marks and a bit of bruising?
But recently I've started leaving scrapes on in my wrist with a razor - it doesn't bleed very much and they're not serious cuts - just scratches. I don't know why I'm doing this - I regularly find myself thinking about hurting myself. What is wrong with me?