why can't I just walk away from sef-harming when I know it's bad for me?

because youre either addicted or you do it to feel something - you could also have a subconscious connection and bond with the actual action itself and not the pain. you need to figure out what is causing you to self harm, and then try to figure out better ways to deal with what us going on. if you cant, there are plenty of lovely listeners on here, ready to help you.

Because it's addictive. When we bleed, our bodies produce endorphins and adrenaline, which make us feel good. So cutting actually feels good, possibly the good feelings are stronger than the twinge of pain that comes from the cut. For the same reason it's hard to quit smoking, it's hard to stop SH. But it is possible, especially with professional help. Check out the 7 cups guide: https://www.7cups.com/self-harm/

because its an addiction, it is like it becomes a part of you.. and without it you may feel lost but your not i promise you.. its just your body remembering the feeling and when you usually would do it your going to crave it but just remember your better than that

You can't just walk away from self-harming when you know it is bad for yourself because you are addicted and used to self-harming. It is kind of like quitting smoking. You are so used to smoking that it seems like it is impossible to stop. You always have the urge to smoke. In this case, you always have that urge to cut because you have done it so much, and maybe it gave you pleasure, maybe it got your mind off of things. Even if you know it is bad for you, you are still having the urge to do it.

Walking away from anything that is addictive is much harder than it sounds - it can take time to work through something as intricate as self-harming, especially when you still get a craving while knowing it's bad for you

Most people who self harm are aware it's bad for them, but it's an addiction therefore it is hard to "just walk away" from it. Think of it this way, smokers know the dangers of smoking but can't stop, it's the same for self harmers. Something that can help with self harm is having a hobby that can distract you when you feel the need to harm yourself. Some people listen to music, read, go for a walk, etc. Finding something you enjoy can help take your mind off of things.

Sometimes we can get addicted to hurting ourselves. We see self-harm as an escape from emotional pain, and it can make us feel better. We can be aware that it is bad for us, but continue it anyway. To stop self-harm, replace it with something else, so instead, when you go to hurt yourself, write down how you feel instead, or draw something.

Self harming can be extremely addictive for some people as it is their way of coping. So giving it up is much harder than it sounds