r/MadeMeSmile • u/RotisserieBinChicken • Sep 07 '26
Personal Win 600 days free from self harm
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.
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u/BigManTatorTot Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/DisPhoo Sep 07 '26
Congratulations 👏🎉! That's not easy, you should be very proud of yourself. I am.
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u/Liberkhaos Sep 07 '26
Congratulations. The cake is a great idea, but in the meantime, give yourself a big, well deserved hug.
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u/hoffmanncap123 Sep 07 '26
Love it more power to u. Mine has crossed 1000 days
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u/RotisserieBinChicken Sep 07 '26
Time for your cake too then
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u/hoffmanncap123 Sep 07 '26
Nah i dont celebrate it anymore. Life is better thats a celebration in itself
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u/Striking-water-ant Sep 07 '26
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
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u/hoffmanncap123 Sep 07 '26
Im not actually. Its been almost 3 years (in 2 months) idk rhe exact number of days.
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u/RotisserieBinChicken Sep 07 '26
Oh wow it’s my cake day too. The stars have aligned
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u/Claudio982 Sep 07 '26
1000 days and you show up here to cheer someone at 600. That says everything about who recovery turned you into.
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u/GloomyBugg Sep 07 '26
insert the little red car in the stands cheering for lightening mcqueen LETS GOO!!! ENJOY THAT CAKE. IM PROUD OF YOU
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u/Meeeee-Myself-N-I Sep 07 '26
This is so smile worthy, so very HAPPY for you
🤗🤗🤗
I have 4yrs and 9mths
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u/Nezmuth Sep 07 '26
Some days the world is dark and difficult.
I'm glad today isn't one of them. Best wishes going forward.
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u/Melodic_Rhythmic Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/LoocsinatasYT Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/UKMegaGeek Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/SierraRxse Sep 07 '26
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 🥹❤️
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u/PhiCloud Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/Funucker226 Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/FlooderSo3 Sep 07 '26
100% Do the Cake thing. Sometimes dealing with heavier stuff gets more Easy with Jokes (Dont overdo it thou)
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u/Solid_Enthusiasm550 Sep 07 '26
👍🙏🥰 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.
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u/Sharp-Heron7707 Sep 07 '26
💪🏆So proud of you!!! My counter says 5503 Days Free From Self Harm. You’ll definitely get there, too!!
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u/K_Beeski Sep 07 '26
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
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u/SceneSlight6815 Sep 07 '26
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! 🧿
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u/NDT_DYNAMITE Sep 07 '26
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!
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u/readinghisWord Sep 07 '26
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.💕
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u/Canadianb416 Sep 07 '26 edited Sep 07 '26
Congrats homie.....trust the process and keep chipping away.....just being here is winning at this thing called life.....keep on winning....congrats again
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u/ANgrY0LdM4n Sep 07 '26
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
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u/FelonyMelanieSmooter Sep 07 '26
Yay!!! So happy for and proud of you! And fully support the cake. 🎂
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u/ou-really Sep 07 '26
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!
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u/Febrifuge Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/Spiritual-Strike481 Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/Rude_E_Huxtable Sep 07 '26
This is really fantastic work, good on you. Keep flexing your healthy muscles.
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u/Ambiyonce Sep 07 '26
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
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u/bunny_the-2d_simp Sep 07 '26
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
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u/peachbyamrei Sep 07 '26
I struggle to keep up my 200 day streak
hopefully I can get to 600 as well. I am very proud of you btw!
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u/soThen_i_says Sep 07 '26
You are awesome. Keep those numbers up! Cake, pizza, whatever you crave, do it!
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u/Manofjelly5 Sep 07 '26
Big congrats fam! This upcoming May will be my 5 year mark. Keep going, you've got this!!
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u/SaladAssTittyMcSwag Sep 07 '26
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. 🌸
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u/Suspicious_Creme1077 Sep 10 '26
445 days for me! I had three extended hospital stays within a year before that. So glad that’s behind us now. Proud of you!!
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u/Longjumping-Item-399 Sep 07 '26
Long live the streak! Long live you! Cake is definitely in order! 🙏🏾❤️🫂
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u/xander-mcqueen1986 Sep 07 '26
Well done, now on and upwards for 600 more, then after that do 600 again and keep going.
God speed 🫡
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u/stereoscopic_ Sep 07 '26
We all feel you, OP. Keep at it and know there is always someone you can talk to.
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u/LandlockedCajun Sep 07 '26
Well done on yourself! Keep it up, you owe it to You. I am proud of you and very happy with your results.
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u/barbellsandbriefs Sep 07 '26
Bravo OP, so proud of you! Keep up the great work, I know it's not always easy.
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u/Mad_Lemur18 Sep 07 '26
Congratulations love 🥰 super proud of you for making it this far 💛 the cake is a well deserved treat!!!
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u/intj_ravenclaw Sep 07 '26
Congratulations, you’re doing amazing! Go get that cake, you deserve it.
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u/curvilinear835 Sep 07 '26
Congratulations! I wish you a happy cake day and send you a big hug for what you've accomplished.
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u/WayOk8994 Sep 07 '26
Congratulations!! I'm so proud of you!! Take care of yourself, darling! Remember: Be Kind To Yourself. 💙💙
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u/soundtown06 Sep 07 '26
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
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u/Sopwith53 Sep 07 '26
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!
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u/Significant-Sink7369 Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/GirthWagon Sep 07 '26
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!
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u/JetMetKnickerbocker Sep 07 '26
Congrats to you OP, and to anybody else that is being successful and proving that everyday is an opportunity to be resilient
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u/FEdirector21 Sep 07 '26
So glad youre here still OP! The world is better with you in it!! Congrats on the milestone!
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u/mbush525 Sep 07 '26
with all that’s going on in this world, this is indeed an accomplishment! good job!
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u/quantumspangles Sep 07 '26
I’d bake that cake for you! Marvellous achievement, OP 💚, long may you continue to fight the good fight and win.
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u/MommaGooseof4 Sep 07 '26
This is an amazing achievement! This internet Momma is SO proud of you! You are moving forward in a good way.
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u/Horror_Ad9899 Sep 07 '26
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.
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u/AppleFan1994 Sep 07 '26
Awesome job. Congratulations. It’s a hard fight but worth it. Keep on going. Proud of you. 👍
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u/SharedMist8486 Sep 07 '26
Congratulations dude you should be so proud of yourself well done. I am also proud of everyone else here :D
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u/Penny_Wrenny_ Sep 07 '26
Hell yeah!!! I also struggle with SH, and I think that cake idea is both hilarious and poignant. Definitely do that!
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u/Hironoveau Sep 07 '26
Congratulations! If you’re happy, then we’re also happy for you. Thank you for giving us good news. And keep it up!
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u/TexasBrandy Sep 07 '26
Absolutely outstanding!! Just remember you are not alone in that fight; keep it going OP! ❤️
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u/Vanvaasi Sep 07 '26
I am very, very, very, very, very proud of you, OP.
Keep up the good work, I am rooting for you
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u/HomerGriffin999 Sep 07 '26
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!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
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u/walkTHEdotasaur Sep 07 '26
Keep it up and I hope you know you have people all over the world rooting for you! You're killin' it, my friend!
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u/Redhead_Ed Sep 07 '26
Fuck yes. Go YOU!! Get the cake. You know what it took to get here and that/you are worth celebrating❣️
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u/Parzival_b Sep 07 '26
Congratulations, this is awesome achievement and I sincerely wish you keep going until there is no need for you to track this.
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u/Sea-Explorer9491 Sep 07 '26
So happy for you bud .. keep going you’re worthy, your life matters .. may god protect you
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u/IndependentExcuse993 Sep 07 '26
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.
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