600 days free from self harm

[u/RotisserieBinChicken]

I saw the post of the 1 year anniversary of their last suicide attempt (can I call it that?) and thought I’d post my latest achievement. Been a freaking difficult time, but I’ve managed to stay out of hospital and trouble all while being mostly happy which is a nice change after 3 years straight of hospital admissions, suicide attempts and first aid kit purchases. Go me. Tempted to get a cake for my 2 year mark that says “cut me instead”

Edit: the overwhelming positivity here has made my week.

[u/AutoModerator]

Welcome to /r/MadeMeSmile. Please make sure you read our rules here.

Specifically, please don't be a jerk. This is not the place for insulting, hateful, or otherwise inappropriate comments. Remember the golden rule: treat others how you want to be treated. We're all here to smile a little - let's keep it that way! Please report inappropriate comments and/or message the moderators.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/BigManTatorTot]

Congratulations, man! I sincerely wish you the best. That's an awesome achievement. I hope that you find your meaning here, if you haven't already.

[u/Mission-Chard-1805 → u/BigManTatorTot]

that’s a huge achievement and honestly staying happy through all of that is something to be really proud of

[u/Moist_Simple_8314 → u/BigManTatorTot]

What inspired you to pursue this achievement in the first place?

[u/Orange_Lux]

Congratulations! You deserve that cake!

[u/female-trb72]

So freaking proud of you!!

[u/DisPhoo]

Congratulations 👏🎉! That's not easy, you should be very proud of yourself. I am.

[u/TrainingJob3933 → u/DisPhoo]

That's an impressive achievement for sure! Staying strong for that long is something to really celebrate.

[u/Liberkhaos]

Congratulations. The cake is a great idea, but in the meantime, give yourself a big, well deserved hug.

[u/hoffmanncap123]

Love it more power to u. Mine has crossed 1000 days

[u/RotisserieBinChicken → u/hoffmanncap123]

Time for your cake too then

[u/hoffmanncap123 → u/RotisserieBinChicken]

Nah i dont celebrate it anymore. Life is better thats a celebration in itself

[u/Striking-water-ant → u/hoffmanncap123]

You know, when I saw your parent comment, i wondered why are you still counting at this point. But your follow up puts it in perspective

[u/hoffmanncap123 → u/Striking-water-ant]

Im not actually. Its been almost 3 years (in 2 months) idk rhe exact number of days.

[u/RotisserieBinChicken → u/RotisserieBinChicken]

Oh wow it’s my cake day too. The stars have aligned

[u/the_monkeynator → u/RotisserieBinChicken]

Happy cake day

[u/Claudio982 → u/hoffmanncap123]

1000 days and you show up here to cheer someone at 600. That says everything about who recovery turned you into.

[u/ziamese]

14,400 hours of self love, that's just massive!!! The 1K is not too far away!

[u/GloomyBugg]

insert the little red car in the stands cheering for lightening mcqueen LETS GOO!!! ENJOY THAT CAKE. IM PROUD OF YOU

[u/RotisserieBinChicken → u/GloomyBugg]

That is a glorious mental picture

[u/mello238]

That’s fantastic. Keep loving yourself, you’re awesome.

[u/Budget-Painting5564]

You definitely need to get that cake. Proud of you!

[u/Meeeee-Myself-N-I]

This is so smile worthy, so very HAPPY for you
🤗🤗🤗
I have 4yrs and 9mths

[u/luckynumberfour3]

Here's to a lifetime of such notifications 💜

[u/UKMegaGeek]

Anyone that has felt the need to self harm and has found a way to move forward, well done.

You should be proud of yourselves, you too, OP.

For those who still have a reason to do it, know that there is help out there, please just ask. We believe in you!

OP could be you soon.

[u/SierraRxse]

As somebody who lost two friends to self harm (and one of their parents before I lost them who was like another father to me) I wanna say I’m very proud of you, their losses took a huge toll on my life I will never forget the trauma I went through at 17 and that’s NOT their fault but I lost them both in a 3 month span of each other.

My beautiful cousin also just went to the hospital to have her stomach pumped after an attempt I almost lost a 3rd person. I hangout with her multiple times a week now and call her everynight in absolute FEAR due to my trauma and my love for her.

I quit sh after I lost my friends I promised I’d never cause the pain to my mother I now see their mothers go through. I take their mothers out for manicures to give them that mother daughter experience they will now never get again 🫠💔!

YOU are also a beautiful person who I’m sure has many who love you! Trust me when you go you leave a ghost in everybody’s life, and it causes a pain they will never forget as much as it’s to escape your pain. If I knew you I’d give you the biggest hug right now! I wish I hugged my friends one last time 🥹❤️

[u/tiggertootwo]

That is fantastic! Sending a giant hug!

[u/UncowardlyLion]

Keep it up!! Sending virtual hugs!! 🤘

[u/szobelshira]

Yay! Many more to go!

[u/rameopudtil]

I can't believe that I am this proud of someone on the internet.... Congrats man! Just keep it up!!! Waiting for the 1000 day mark!

[u/MontySoCold]

Blessings to you! ❤️

[u/ActParking7235]

Phenomenal 👏

[u/PhiCloud]

last suicide attempt (can I call it that?)

Yes, please call it that. People spinning up shit like "self-unaliving" when it's not basically required by the platform are irritating as fuck.

[u/Nezmuth]

Some days the world is dark and difficult.

I'm glad today isn't one of them. Best wishes going forward.

[u/Funucker226]

Good shit! Proud of you. Keep it going, take care of yourself, and be your own best friend.

I wish you and everyone who sees this success, peace, happiness, and love.

[u/FlooderSo3]

100% Do the Cake thing. Sometimes dealing with heavier stuff gets more Easy with Jokes (Dont overdo it thou)

[u/fadedlavxnder]

i am SO proud of you. i know how addicting it can be. it’s been 2 years for me, so i understand how rewarding this is. big hugs and love

[u/Solid_Enthusiasm550]

👍🙏🥰 A month from yesterday will be 4 yrs sober.

The last time I drank, put me in the ICU for 4 days before I woke up. Spent 2 more weeks in the psych ward under 24hr suicide watch.

[u/Primary-Parsnip-4408]

Hit 13 yrs this year, keep up the good work!

[u/Sharp-Heron7707]

💪🏆So proud of you!!! My counter says 5503 Days Free From Self Harm. You’ll definitely get there, too!!

[u/Melodic_Rhythmic]

I'm coming up on a year myself for the same. Feels odd. Finally got medicated for undiagnosed bipolar type 1 in brutal series of near death experiences. Incredibly strange not being trapped in that hell now.

[u/Amazing_Effective758]

I haven’t drank alcohol in almost 4 years

[u/Fun-Meringue3620]

Well done!

[u/sanskar9991]

Proud of yoy❤️

[u/LoocsinatasYT]

Good job! I just hit 17 years. Still get the urge pretty often. A lot of people think it's just attention seeking but they don't know what a constant battle it is.

[u/PenelopeJenelope]

the best part of this is tomorrow is 601, then 602, 603

proud of you!

[u/antilumin]

Just make it to n+1, where n equals yesterday’s total. You can do it.

[u/K_Beeski]

Congrats!! What an incredible feat. You should be so proud of yourself today and every step of your journey. I needed this today, so thank you for sharing ❤️‍🩹 been a tough time recently as well and seems like triggers are popping up everywhere but good to know we are never alone in it. Keep fighting the fight 💪 have a terrific day

[u/SceneSlight6815]

More power and positivity to you! It takes real strength to go through such tough phases. Like they say ‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do’. Wishing you the best OP! 🧿

[u/NDT_DYNAMITE]

Hah! The cake idea made me chuckle a bit, and you absolutely deserve it, I know I’m just a random passing stranger on the internet, but I feel proud of you for what you’ve accomplished, you’ve managed to persevere through a lot, well done! Happy cake day to you!

[u/readinghisWord]

My heart felt congratulations to you. I have been recovering for a long time also. 30 years now. I remember when I was where you are at, and I felt so sure of myself that I thought I could just have a sip once in a while, just to get that warm, fuzzy feeling. Whatever you do think long and hard about that. It never works. Are you going to meetings? It’s a fun place to go and so much camaraderie. Please I don’t want to sound like I’m trying to tell you what to do. It sounds like you have a good go of it and I pray that you stay on track. good luck going forward.💕

[u/Canadianb416]

Congrats homie.....trust the process and keep chipping away.....just being here is winning at this thing called life.....keep on winning....congrats again

[u/ANgrY0LdM4n]

My first day of being sober was 03/24/2023 .. I am over 3 years sober .. and a bonus brag here .. I have 4 almost 5 months of NO CIGARETTES 🚬 .. I SMOKED A PACK A DAY .. SOMETIMES MORE WHEN DRINKING AND PARTYING.. now that I’m sober .. it kinda lost its appeal

[u/timetotryagain29]

I am so proud of you for how far you have come.

[u/FelonyMelanieSmooter]

Yay!!! So happy for and proud of you! And fully support the cake. 🎂

[u/ou-really]

You are so kind for sharing your streak!! You are inspiring people you don’t even know and you have made me smile for posting this!

[u/Admirable-Stuff1147]

I'm literally so happy for you man, bless you !!

I hope you're able to achieve all your dreams, even though I don't know you pls know that I'm really proud of you !! Keep going !!

[u/Low_Argument_2087]

Super proud of you🫶🏾

[u/King-Fwogger]

Congratulations. Next stop 1000.

[u/Impressive-View-5604]

Congrats bro/sis I'm 1.5 month sober

[u/walkinmywoods]

Best part is every day you get to beat your high score.

[u/Febrifuge]

Happy Cake Day!

Good work. I have a close family member who needs to know this is possible. Their Day 600 is going to be awesome, and I hope yours is too.

[u/Spiritual-Strike481]

That’s an amazing achievement. It really is. People undervalue these things too much. I hope you go 6000 days. Self harm is a real thing and you deserve respect and recognition.

[u/Rude_E_Huxtable]

This is really fantastic work, good on you. Keep flexing your healthy muscles.

[u/confusedgender7463]

Congratulations I wish you the best of luck I hope you make it. 6 years sober because that’s my clean life no more alcohol,drugs,smoking cigarettes I used to do it all. If you want to talk I’m here just message me.

[u/HannahM53]

Mazel tov! (That means congratulations in Hebrew)

[u/Apprehensive-Pin518]

dear lord that cake is perfect. well done on being 600 days free.

[u/AshykaEU]

Congrats man glad to see you still around❤️

[u/Ambiyonce]

So proud of you! I was clean for a while but relapsed on Wednesday.

Hoping to start a new streak and get to where you are one day

[u/Zakatyu]

Congratulations!!

This internet stranger is very proud of you.

[u/CunningLogic]

I don't know you, but I'm a old dad and proud of you!

Go get some cake!

[u/bunny_the-2d_simp]

Im almost there. Hope I don't slip up again.. Last 6 months have been rough with chronic illness and not stop pain already plus isolation it brings.

I think I'm bout 1 and a half years in now, but I could be wrong because I never kept note of it. I assumed I would fail subconsciously like the other attempts before ig

[u/peachbyamrei]

I struggle to keep up my 200 day streak
hopefully I can get to 600 as well. I am very proud of you btw!

[u/soThen_i_says]

You are awesome. Keep those numbers up! Cake, pizza, whatever you crave, do it!

[u/Outrageous-Muffin106]

YES! Mine matches my alcohol sobriety date (799 days), and it hit me the other day that it’s actually sobriety in both ways. This is incredible and thanks so much for sharing. So incredibly happy for you! 🥹 👏

[u/1000scarstare]

from one ex-cutter to another, congrats. i know.

[u/Manofjelly5]

Big congrats fam! This upcoming May will be my 5 year mark. Keep going, you've got this!!

[u/RotisserieBinChicken → u/Manofjelly5]

That’s an awesome achievement

[u/SaladAssTittyMcSwag]

I myself try to keep a streak. From not talking bad about myself. Recently lost that streak of 50+ days. But this post really motivates me to come back. You’re such a fighter and I am in awe! Sending you loads of happiness, calm and zen. 🌸

[u/parkhurstcards]

Amazing!! Please keep loving yourself and here’s to another 600.

[u/Ajax128133]

Proud of you, can't wait to see what the next 600 days bring you

[u/C0DENAME-]

Keep it up fam

[u/Fast-Artichoke-7512]

🌟 I’m proud of you

[u/TelephoneSevere4409]

Yay, congratulations 🥳

[u/lyalicia]

good job!!

[u/Longjumping-Item-399]

Long live the streak! Long live you! Cake is definitely in order! 🙏🏾❤️🫂

[u/HomemadePaddle]

I love that for you

[u/Scared-Box8941]

You’re amazing! ❤️

[u/nikkonea]

Congrats!! 🎉

[u/RudeRaccoon26]

Incredible! Keep up the hard work.

[u/DodgeChargerMan9689]

Nice! Keep it going!!!

[u/xander-mcqueen1986]

Well done, now on and upwards for 600 more, then after that do 600 again and keep going.

God speed 🫡

[u/Shadowwwind]

you ROCK! thats so awsome. Make a followup once you have the cake

[u/notafan888]

Good for you.

[u/stereoscopic_]

We all feel you, OP. Keep at it and know there is always someone you can talk to.

[u/LandlockedCajun]

Well done on yourself! Keep it up, you owe it to You. I am proud of you and very happy with your results.

[u/daisiesarepretty2]

600 down !!!
good job !!!!

[u/Few_Daikon2678]

congratulations ! so proud of you ! you’re doing so well

[u/abbie_the_blogger]

Congratulations!!! 💜

[u/SheikahShaymin]

Good job.

[u/barbellsandbriefs]

Bravo OP, so proud of you! Keep up the great work, I know it's not always easy.

[u/MAreddituser]

Congratulations!! This stranger is very proud of you!!

[u/OnceMoreWithFeeling-]

I am so happy for you OP. Get the cake!

[u/Mad_Lemur18]

Congratulations love 🥰 super proud of you for making it this far 💛 the cake is a well deserved treat!!!

[u/intj_ravenclaw]

Congratulations, you’re doing amazing! Go get that cake, you deserve it. 

[u/Nice-Low-7177]

More power to you

[u/catanddogcrazy10]

Congratulations! That is wonderful!!!

[u/curvilinear835]

Congratulations! I wish you a happy cake day and send you a big hug for what you've accomplished.

[u/WayOk8994]

Congratulations!! I'm so proud of you!! Take care of yourself, darling! Remember: Be Kind To Yourself. 💙💙

[u/Vascular_D]

That's quite an accomplishment! Here's to another 600+ 🥂

[u/Laladevine]

Congratulations!

[u/AdHorror4635]

Get the cake!! That is amazing!!

[u/KnowledgeWhole9623]

Here’s to 700

[u/Dingus_3000]

Hell yes.

[u/soundtown06]

Congrats man i wish you really the best that is awesome that you dont self harm you for600 days keep it going till 1000 days everything will be good enjoy your cake yummy

[u/Sopwith53]

Congratulations on the milestone! Let's celebrate these milestones again and often! You are worthy, you are needed and you are loved in this world!

[u/Significant-Sink7369]

This is incredible. Many congratulations on this great achievement! ♥️
Thank you for not giving up on yourself and trying to become a better being for not just yourself but for the people around. You are a prize! Treat yourself likewise.
You matter!! So proud of you.

[u/Radiant-Fox-2126]

That's an incredible journey! Keep shining and celebrating every milestone.

[u/That-Water-Guy]

Hell yeah. Go 600 more and we will see you again.

!Remindme 600 days

[u/fromplanetearth8]

So proud of you, you rock dear!🤩

[u/GirthWagon]

As a father, I bestow upon you the greatest of gifts.

I am proud of you. I knew you could do it. Keep it up!

[u/5Fred]

CONGRATS !!

[u/Acceptable_Camel_609]

Good job, never forget how amazing you are!!

[u/Altruistic-Tailor-13]

Congratulations! 🎉

[u/ChiliDogYumZappupe]

Woo hoo!

[u/EveryValuable1503]

Congratulations for all your efforts

[u/JetMetKnickerbocker]

Congrats to you OP, and to anybody else that is being successful and proving that everyday is an opportunity to be resilient

[u/kyothinks]

Congratulations and well done! I hope your streak never ends!

[u/FEdirector21]

So glad youre here still OP! The world is better with you in it!! Congrats on the milestone!

[u/mbush525]

with all that’s going on in this world, this is indeed an accomplishment! good job!

[u/1TiredPrsn]

That’s amazing!!

[u/Johnyfourteen]

Way to go!!!!!

[u/Last_Earth_875]

Congrats. Keep extending the streak. Proud of you. Very good job

[u/CuriousMindedAA]

Fantastic!! I’m so proud of you, keep going!🎊🎉

[u/_matteasu_]

Congrats! What cake flavor are you getting?

[u/Impressive_Pop5764]

Congrats

[u/JVee525]

Congrats!! One day at a time.

[u/quantumspangles]

I’d bake that cake for you! Marvellous achievement, OP 💚, long may you continue to fight the good fight and win.

[u/MommaGooseof4]

This is an amazing achievement! This internet Momma is SO proud of you! You are moving forward in a good way.

[u/Horror_Ad9899]

good job, i have been so er for over a year now and feels good. is drug abuse called self harm in america? i understand why.

[u/George-1969]

Congratulations 🎊

[u/AppleFan1994]

Awesome job. Congratulations. It’s a hard fight but worth it. Keep on going. Proud of you. 👍

[u/SharedMist8486]

Congratulations dude you should be so proud of yourself well done. I am also proud of everyone else here :D

[u/Penny_Wrenny_]

Hell yeah!!! I also struggle with SH, and I think that cake idea is both hilarious and poignant. Definitely do that!

[u/ESOTERICA710]

beautiful to hear

[u/OtherwiseMove646]

Yay you!!! Stay well. Take care of yourself. 🌸💖🌸

[u/foxychicnic]

Amazing 👏 you should be so proud. Absolutely get the cake!!!

[u/UnlikelyGuest8976]

That’s amazing good job

[u/Perfect_Barracuda442]

Congratulations!!

[u/offgrid_mvmt]

Can u name this app?

[u/PixelRodeo]

Congratulations!! Stay Strong. one day at a time

[u/idkwhyimheredarlin]

I'm so proud of you!

[u/Hironoveau]

Congratulations! If you’re happy, then we’re also happy for you. Thank you for giving us good news. And keep it up!

[u/fumblz-mumblz]

I’m so proud of you. You’re doing great - keep it up!

[u/VehicleBorn1771]

Congratulations 🥹🥹

[u/DiscipleOfYeshua]

You win. We win.

[u/JustAFairyWithAKnif3]

What app?

[u/RealisticHabit902]

congratulations!!!!! you must be really proud. im deeply happy for you, thats a massive accomplishment 🥹

[u/bigmack1111]

Proud of you even although I don’t know you.

[u/No-Description-1203]

Kudos! Good for you ❤️❤️

[u/TexasBrandy]

Absolutely outstanding!! Just remember you are not alone in that fight; keep it going OP! ❤️

[u/Cturanick]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[u/Glittering_Earth_27]

Proud of you 🥹🎉

[u/Sir-Alfonso]

You’re a total champion!!!

[u/OceanBlue008]

Excellent. Congrats champ, I'm happy for you

[u/Aria_blep]

Heck yeah! That's amazing!

[u/captainkrol]

🙏🏼🫂❤️🫶🏼

[u/LtHigginbottom]

I’m proud for you.

[u/Popcornsally111]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[u/echo_sang]

Keep it up! Great Job!

[u/Vanvaasi]

I am very, very, very, very, very proud of you, OP.

Keep up the good work, I am rooting for you

[u/HomerGriffin999]

I hope you’re very proud of yourself!! I am! That’s a huge win, and inspires me a lot. I love the cake idea!! Good for you!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[u/darnitdame]

You go!!!  Great job.  So proud of you for putting in the work.  

[u/MayOrMayNotBePie]

Hell yeah! Make it 601 tomorrow!

[u/walkTHEdotasaur]

Keep it up and I hope you know you have people all over the world rooting for you! You're killin' it, my friend!

[u/Redhead_Ed]

Fuck yes. Go YOU!! Get the cake. You know what it took to get here and that/you are worth celebrating❣️

[u/UtahIrish]

Congratulations! Delighted for you!

[u/Alert_Classroom4576]

congratulations, my man!

[u/BLUEHEART05]

🥳🥳🎂🎂

[u/BlehhhT_T]

Yayyy Congratulations to you!!

[u/Constant_Cultural]

That's so amazing

[u/Parzival_b]

Congratulations, this is awesome achievement and I sincerely wish you keep going until there is no need for you to track this.

[u/Possible-Detail2441]

Congratulations!!

[u/SoloThrowAwayO33]

I’m so happy for you!

That looks like a useful app.

[u/bobo-jezeo]

Great job !!!!

[u/Sea-Explorer9491]

So happy for you bud .. keep going you’re worthy, your life matters .. may god protect you

[u/IndependentExcuse993]

Amazing! Keep on being strong every day! Love the funny cake idea, joke about it if this is how you can acknowledge and talk about it.

[u/versus_wrld]

W

[u/FritzIsCool]

LETS GOOOOOO

[u/DragonKnight_xo]

Sending all my love 🫶