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Is ripping your nails off self harm

For a long time I would take pins and Sharp things to rip my toe and finger nails off and I have had many Infections but I don't have any support because others say it's not self harm so is it really self harm?
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If something seemingly harmless like habitually pinching your own arm with your fingers is considered self-harm, then I'd say what you're doing is definitely self-harm.

Please, please ask for help. Go to your GP. Talk to a teacher or someone of authority in your life like an older family member.

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