Self-hurting that is not based on hurting is not self-hurting

If someone is self-harming but not actually causing themselves pain, then it is not considered self-harming. This may include things like head-banging, skin-picking, or hair-pulling. These behaviors can be harmful to the individual in other ways (e.g., causing bruising or infection), but they are not typically done with the intention of causing pain.

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