Why stop if it helps?

It does not help whatsoever. It triggers your brain into believing it helps, but it does not. Self-harming can actually increase anxiety levels, insecurity, and depression.

you've to think about other things, like does it harm you but at the same time helps? that's not helpful this is trying to distract yourself which isn't helpful so it's not just about it helps.

If it is harmful to your body, you should stop, even if it provides comfort. Because in the long run, you can seriously hurt your body permanently.

Drugs ''helped'' me with sorrow but they were really just killing me more than sorrow ever could it was never worth it

Because sometimes what helps right now, is not a long term solution. Cuts and bruises heal, but the marks it leaves on your mind will never. It is not an option, and it is not worth risking your life for. There are many other ways t cope.

It may help now, but in the long run you will be unhappy and regretful. Try instead to replace bad habits with healthy ones, and you will achieve long term happiness.

I have often asked myself the same question.... but my family always tell me if i went that bit too deep or anything it could kill me. They get concerned. I dont know what support you have but you have me

Because not everything you want or desire actually helps. And somethings only help sometimes. A medication only helps if prescribed by a doctor. And self harm never helps. I know from experience. Get better soon. I believe in you.

Many techniques we use to feel better or offer ourselves relief can be identified as "negitive coping skills." Something may give you a temporary "high", but if it has the potential to harm you/others, or does harm to you, these negative coping strategies can create more harm than good. You can learn to identify and stop a negitive technique before it settles in, or end any current negitive coping skill when it is dealt with by hard work, a strong will, and persistency. With time, support, and the use of positive coping skills, there is no end to what you can accomplish.

It depends on what you are using that is helping you. Many thinks can help but can also be harmful or addictive like drugs, alcohol or self-harming. If something helps that does not cause dependence or addiction or physical/mental pain or damage then it’s helpful in a positive way.