It is the realization that they are acting repeatedly in a way harmful to them, without knowing quite why.

There is also the problem that even a 'harmless' drug can be misused in a harmful way.

However, this may not be the case or the other user may use the information given in harmful ways.

This in turn causes the social world to act in more harmful ways.

To interfere in a harmful way or to alter improperly.

It made Oscar wonder if the gaiafield could actually be used in a harmful way.

The victim wishes not to be named as this has affected her life in many harmful ways.

What is the least harmful way to rid my property of them?

The stormtops violated Law and nature in less harmful ways.

Maybe she'd decided to atone in a very harmful way.