Is there something wrong with me if I start self-harming? Not everyone relies on that for coping, so why do I?

Not in the way that you're thing. There is something wrong, yes. Is that thing wrong with you? No. I don't encourage it, I won't say it's ok. But because something so bad has happened to you that it has unfortunately driven you to that place, I'm so sorry. But it doesn't mean you're defective, broken, or less than a human being. It means you were pushed over the edge by your circumstances, and sometimes, we just fall into things that we don't know how we got there.

I would not say self harm means there is anything wrong with you per say, but self harm can be a symptom of certain mental health conditions yet it can also be a way of coping with stress for some people there could be any number of reasons why you might be doing it considering those reasons is best done on a individual basis.

There is nothing wrong with you, if you self-harm. Everyone's psychology is different; their mind. It is simply a way you prefer to vent your anger, or distract yourself from mental pain by physical one instead. Like I said earlier on, everyone is different. I myself too have reached a point in life where i couldn't go on, and considered self-harm. But in the end I decided not to, because I'm not a fan of physical pain, and it wasn't worth it either.

Sometimes people self-harm because they want to feel something/feel something other than whatever they're feeling at the moment. There's nothing wrong with you, but try to talk about what you're going through with someone here, and/or find another way to deal with what you're feeling.

I would not say there is something wrong with you, though it is true that there are healthier ways of coping. Everyone is different and the things that can lead to one person choosing self harm vs another deciding not to can vary greatly. So many different factors (and chance events even) can add up to using harm as a coping mechanism. For additional information on self-harm, consider looking at this 7 cups guide: https://www.7cups.com/self-harm/ Also, try thinking of or looking up other ways you might be able to manage your emotions that could work for you. It can be a tough habit to break if you have already started, but you might be surprised at how many other options there are out there!

There is nothing wrong with you. Everyone copes in a different way. There are healthy ways of coping and unhealthy ways. Self-harming is unhealthy, but you can learn healthy ways to cope with your feelings.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with you! Everyone deals with problems in different ways and this can include self harm. However, selfharm can be dangerous and addictive, so I recommend getting professional help.

If you are still alive then that clearly means your work here on this planet is not done.. If you die, nobody's gonna finish that work and we'll all be left with another incomplete stuff.. Take it that way and you'll find a reason to live your life and you will no longer face the desire to compete with the people who are self-harming junkies because you are better than that.. And I believe in you :)

Self harm is a lot like coping using drugs, alcohol, gambling, excessive spending, ect. It's not a healthy coping mechanism. All it is is that you don't know how to cope in an effective way, and that could lead to other problems down the road. Its dangerous. Please find a different, healthy way to cope.

This is something I thought as well in the beginning of my recovery and I think that it is a common question among self-harmers. Short answer: no. There is nothing "wrong with you." Long answer: Growing up, we all learn to cope with problems in our life differently. For those of us who turn to self harm, we are missing some necessary coping skill that is being replaced with the self harm. Self-harm is not due to a character flaw, or being "crazy" and with help and support we can learn healthier ways to cope.