For some people, it is difficult to fathom why people may end up harming themselves. The next several blogs will shed light on the issue of why some people engage in self-harm. Bottom-line, people often self-harm because it often works, at least in the moment, to endure unbearable pain in the absence of a clear alternative. With hope, a better understanding of why people self-harm will highlight areas where treatments can help reduce the urge to self-harm.