Does this count as self harm?

[Malcolm Tucker]

I dig my nails my nails in to my other fingers a s a stress reliever. They often bleed, and it makes me feel better, while i deal with stuff like this: http://virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16743

Hmm, I was just wondering....

[Sapphire]

Yes it is self harm. You are causing yourself harm as a way of coping.

Try to find better ways of coping. Throwing things and sports are good options

[Malcolm Tucker]

Oh, I have tried to stop. I can't for some reason.... The skin heals, and istart again.

[Sapphire]

What do you feel just before you dig your nails in to your skin?

[Malcolm Tucker]

I don't know, i just do it when im stressed

[Sapphire]

Maybe a stress ball would help. You can dig your nails in to that.

How about sports? Football? Running?

[blank_07]

Stressball good idea. But I'm not so sure its a SERIOUS form of self harm. Try to stop, in any case.

[Sapphire]

I disagree, all forms of self harm are serious.

[thesphinx]

I agree with Carole, a stress ball would be a good idea. I also agree that any type of self harm should be taken seriously.

[schrei jess]

Carole is right, if you're intentionally hurting yourself as a way to deal with stress or other issues, it's serious.

There are some ways to help, you can get ice cubes in your hand, and squeeze it in your fist. You can wear a rubber-band on your wrist, and snap it against your wrist. And like Carole said, a stressball can help, too. Those ways don't work for everyone, but I suggest you try them and at least see if they help you at all.

[Malcolm Tucker]

Thanks you guys, but it is no good. It just cant stop. I dont know why?

[thesphinx]

Have you tried to get help for this?

[Malcolm Tucker]

No, It isn't really life threatening IMHO. You know?

Well I have been less reclined to do it recently. I don't know why? It may be to do with stuff like this : http://virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16743