Self-harm can be a way of coping with problems. It may help you express feelings you can't put into words, distract you from your life, or release emotional pain. Afterwards, you probably feel better-at least for a little while. But then the painful feelings return, and you feel the urge to hurt yourself again. If you want to stop but don't know how, remember this: you deserve to feel better, and you can get there without hurting yourself.