Facing your problems and other things can be really hard, there are situations when you are patient and you are getting rid of them slowly, but there is time when you get enough of them and you choose another option.
That option is self-harm. I know a friend that cuts himself and he says " It's a way that I deal with life. "
No, I don't think it's a way how you deal with life... You are in pain, and cutting yourself brings pain to you more. It makes you feel alone, feel like you deserve bad things, ... deserve to die.
I had situations like this, I mean I have never cut myself and I never will, but when I get angry or sad for some reason I get the urge to punch something even myself. At that moment I get so much energy that I have to use on something or someone.
Self-harm is a way that you want to show your pain that is inside on the outside.
Also, I know that a lot of people find others who cut theirselves stupid and make fun of it.
But, I think they have to help someone because they need it, but they can't because they are embarassed. They are embarassed because they care what will others think...
I am one of those people in some situations, even if I am writing this it doesn't mean that I am perfect and good every day. I have a bad side too. I am the one who always cares what will others think and how will they react. I can't stand for myself and I can't stand for others.It's ok because at the same time we all need help...