Why do people self Harm?

There is no one common reason as to why people begin to self harm

Self Harm is a response to emotional distress often comes from feelings of loneliness and social isolation, from past abuse, PTSD, from feeling of guilt and perceived failure.

Many use as a way to:

Release - A person might self harm to release unbearable feelings such as grief, anger, or sadness when they're overwhelmed with the difficulties they face, or pain they feel inside.

Self Punish - Self harm is often used to 'cleanse' oneself of feeling of self hatred, shame, guilt and 'dirtiness'.

To Feel Real - it is easier sometimes ro deal with physical pain than with emotional pain. Ofter people feel physically disconnected from the world and will harm themeslves as a way to connect their minds and body.

Control - Self harming allows an amount of control in the lives of those who feel they have none.