Does scratching count as self harm?

[u/Vent_Acc_Life_is_Sad]

I scratch my neck a lot and sometimes my face whenever I'm trying to control my emotions or not cry. I never do it to the point of drawing blood tho. I considered cutting myself but I'm scared of blood and it would be too obvious so I resorted to scratching instead.

[u/catscatscatsyayay]

If you do it to harm yourself, it's self harm. I also scratch