Is it considered self-harm? TW: Digging nails into skin and punching
im not sure if im supposed to put this as self harm warning or not- but its the question i have ,so i'm 15 F, and I just finished my first year of highschool. During these months ive noticed ive started digging my nails into my palms or arms, especially when i was stressed about something, ive read quite a few other posts about how its tecnically self harm only if its intentional? i dont think its necesserally self-harm. Another habit ive found myself doing is just punching myself in the head when im really upset or on the verge of crying. One time i did try to like- i wouldnt say choke myself but i put my hands over my neck and just pressed, not enough to do damage or anything though. I dont know if i should tell my parents? because i dont know how to even bring it up to them and it kind of makes me feel embarassed. I want to go to a therapist or atleast try to but I still dont know how to bring it up without sounding crazy because my mom would believe me but i feel like that in my current situation its not a good idea. My sis already went to a therapist and said she had problems which i dont disagree with, but she sometimes says she wants to go back to a therapist when shes mad and i fear my mom would think im just following in her footsteps even if shes really understanding. I dont know if i should tell her, because what if its not a big deal?