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What to do if i do not want to cut myself, but i've started scratching myself and if i do it with a pencil will it scar?
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That depends: Are you applying enough pressure to break skin? If yes, how deeply? I would enourage you to seek mental health care if you have continued desires to harm yourself.
Answered 9/20/2017
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