Why can't I stop self-harming, even when I know it is bad?

Self-harming can become an addiction to some people that enjoy the feeling, want to show themself or feel depressed, in my case it was a way of transforming psychological pain that is hard to deal with with physical pain that was much easier to deal with; everyone has its own way of stopping, it could be out of shock for a deep wound, by seeing the pain experienced by the people they care about or maybe just because self-harming doesn't help anything, it leaves the problem that is troubling you and it leaves scars that you'll have to carry for the rest of your life

Self-harm is really an addiction. It becomes something that you think you need, but trust me, you don't! It can be extremely hard to stop, especially if you have been doing it for a long time; the same as drugs or alcohol. You get so used to it and the feeling that it's hard to quit. There are so many better coping methods out there; you just have to find the right one for you! It will be tough, but you can definitely get through it.

Self harming is an addiction. Just like drugs. Most drugatics know what they are putting into their body is bad but they cannot stop.

There's several factors in self harm. You could find the act of it calming, or could be using it as an emotional outlet. The pain releases endorphins, which could also cause a sort of physical addiction. Substituting healthier behaviors that also feel good can help a lot, and when you get really bad urges, you can hold an ice cube or snap a rubberband against your skin for temporary relief that won't damage your skin as much.

Self-harming can sometimes grow into a very scary thing; an addiction. The reason is because it makes you feel better, it takes the pain from your heart and puts it somewhere else. Unfortunately, though we realize this is unhealthy our bodies become addicted to this kind of release. The best thing you can do is recognize that you have a problem, and seek help in trying to stop it. Relapsing is OKAY, do not feel ashamed. It is all part of the recovery process, you might feel things similar to withdrawal symptoms during your recovery. Getting over self-harming can be very difficult, but as long as you keep trying, you'll overcome it!

It's a reinforcing habit where it momentarily draws your attention from mental pain to physical pain. There was a period of time where I found relief through it too. But nothing is worth causing physical harm to myself. With the help of my counsellor, I started practising other techniques like wearing a rubberband on my wrist and pulling it when I felt stressed or holding ice. It gave me momentary relief without causing physical harm.

Self-harming is serving a purpose. It gives you relief, comfort and/or maybe is a punishment. to stop self-harming, you need to fill your needs a different way.

Because some people find relief in self harming. They know it is bad, but they still do it, Because it's the only solution they found to feel less pain inside.

Even though you know it is not good for you, self-harming serves a purpose for you. It may temporarily decrease your feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, or other difficult emotions. It can be difficult to let go of self-harming behavior when you aren't aware of other ways to cope with your feelings. The 7 Cups Self-Help Guide to Managing Emotions might be helpful for you as a starting point. If you are struggling with self-harm, it might also be helpful to speak with a professional counselor who can help you learn how to cope with difficult feelings.

Self-harm begins to become addictive, like smoking cigarettes, or doing drugs. Once you do it regularly, it begins to become a way of life and part of your daily routine. The more you do it, the harder it is to stop.