For what reasons exactly do people self harm?

Self harm: Self inflicted mutilation is one way that some people cope. It is not a healthy coping mechanism. People may harm themselves because they feel emotionally numb & it allows them to feel something. Some harm to distract from anxiety, depression or stress. Some people self-harm as a form of self- punishment. Some do it with the mistaken thought that it will let out evil or bad parts of themselves.