Yes, it is self-mutilation whether or not it leaves a scar. However, if the intent of your scratching is to leave a scar, or tatoo, it is not considered self-mutilation.
Here are some sites to check out.
http://www.coolnurse.com/self-injury.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-harm
http://www.focusas.com/SelfInjury.html
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+self-harm.htm
2007-04-01 13:46:06
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answered by ~RedBird~ 7
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Draw a line. On one end of the line write "self-love." On the other end of the line write "self-mutilation." Now, where will you draw the line between the two. It is not easy to do. I will say if you purposely scratch and injure yourself, it is certainly closer to the self-mutilation end than the self-love end. Thus it bears watching so as not to let it escalate. Hope this helps.
Dr. J
2007-03-30 22:14:45
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answered by Jerry H 2
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Self-mutilation does not have to leave a physical scar.
It's all about the intent behind the action, the frequency, how and where and why.
I think if you have to ask then you might want to do some more research and get educated now.
2007-03-30 22:04:27
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answered by borderottie 2
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Maybe to a small degree. For 10yrs or more I will clip the skin on my fingers with nail clippers until they bleed. Sometimes I do not even know I am doing it. I do believe it is to do with the mind. Now I hardly have and feelings in the tips of my fingers.
2007-03-30 22:01:45
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answered by Jason D 3
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Obviously if you scratch too much you are mutilating yorself.
2007-03-30 22:08:25
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answered by zyp_john 2
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Yes. It is whether it leaves a scar or not.
2007-03-30 22:00:38
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answered by A.J. L 2
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If you're doing it to purposely hurt yourself, then yes.
2007-03-30 22:01:20
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answered by frshprnce 2
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Yes it is.
2007-03-30 22:01:41
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answered by Clown Knows 7
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EMO!!!!
2007-03-30 22:01:20
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answered by Anonymous
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