What really is so wrong with using self-harm as a coping technique when it works so well?

Using self-harm methods is only a temporary relief. It may distract your mind from whatever stress you're facing at that moment, but after that distraction is over you're still left with the original problem to face.

Self harm injures the body, and it isnt a good coping method if you feel ashamed because of it later. It is a temporary solution to a problem, not a long term fix

It can become a physical and mental addiction, and even if you are only using it as a coping mechanism it can be very easy to hurt yourself in the wrong spot or too deep and cause death

You're not bad for self-harming. It just doesn't help very much in the long run, and can become dangerous for you. So, what's "wrong" with self harm is that it doesn't fix problems, it can increase or create social isolation, it can help you push down emotions and prevent you from working through whatever you're dealing with, it can become habitual and impulsive and you may feel out of control, it can be physically damaging and potentially dangerous, it can interfere with future job opportunities, it can be a source of shame or guilt... BUT it's not morally wrong of you - you are not a bad person. It's ok if you don't feel like stopping yet. We are here to help wherever you are right now - interested in recovery or no. Try to stay safe, and we'll get through this.

The member technically is not dealing with the problem which causes all of this. "coping" actually just means you are dealing with the problem, not fixing it. I'm afraid the member will not get any successful results by doing this.

Self harm hurts your immune system, scientific fact. Its also hurting your body. Its not something positive. It only makes you feel better for a little bit.

It is a form of upsetting punishment. Although it may feel very right you are training yourself to punish yourself for things that may not be your fault even though you are to blame.

It is right there in the name. Self HARM. Its harmful. Your body was not meant to be sliced, burned, bruised, scratched, that's why it heals. You could cause internal or external damage to your skin or your body or severely injure yourself. There are plenty of coping techniques that can replacing harming yourself.

Well, the term is "self-harm", right? HARM - that is just a bad thing in general, isn't it? Your body is beautiful and doesn't deserve to be cut, burned, scratched, etc. by anyone especially yourself. There are many different coping mechanisms that you can do instead: The Butterfly Project, The Ice Technique, Calling/texting a friend or family member, listening to music, working out, going for a walk/run, taking a hot bath or shower, etc. :)

The worst part about it is in the end, when you are done self-harming, You may block out the pain with the blade, but in the end every time you look at the scars the memories won't fade. Not to mention your grandchildren will wonder why you have scars.