Positive recovery post - 8 Years

Imperfect · 22-02-2016, 12:54 AM

It has been 2 years since I last posted on this website.

I have recently been struggling with my demons/mental health issues, and I am hoping that returning to this site will allow me to be able to open up and seek the help and support I need (instead of burying my head in the sand, which is something I have become an expert at).

However, I am extremely pleased to realise that my first post can be a positive one!

Today I have been SH (cutting) free for 8 years.

I didn't even realise until I logged in and looked at my last post - one made 2 years ago to the day about me being SH free for 6 years - as my mind has been on other things recently.

Although my struggle isn't over (and I have been self-destructive in other ways - my monsters come in many forms!) I thought that I should share this news as my first post as it is certainly something to celebrate! And I hope my milestone might serve as a beacon of hope for others who are struggling with SH.

I hope this post has helped, even in the smallest way. I never thought that I would make it this far.

But if I can do it, so can you!

NOW! Please enjoy this Nigel Thornberry Single Ladies GIF, just because!:

Pi.R^2 · 22-02-2016, 12:58 AM

Oh wow, 8 years!!! That is amazing, you should be so proud :) Thank you for sharing your achievement, it is inspiring to read.

Sorry things have been difficult recently; I hope you'll feel able to post about it and ask for support with whatever's going on.

PassedExpectations · 23-02-2016, 03:10 AM

Congratulations :) it sounds like maybe you've even reached a point where keeping count isn't so important anymore for motivation. That is a huge accomplishment, I think even bigger than getting to eight years without harming.

Imperfect · 02-03-2016, 04:18 AM

Thank you Pi.R^2!

And yes, PassedExpectations, you are right on there! I hadn't looked at it like that, but that is such a great way to look at things! Thank you very much for saying that :)

x

Petite Souris · 02-03-2016, 08:42 PM

That's amazing. Congratulations on such an accomplishment! Very inspiring.

tamobhuuta · 03-03-2016, 07:31 PM

well done, this is really inspiring!

Ballerina123 · 08-03-2016, 04:06 PM

This is amazing.
You should be so proud.
Wow 8 YEARS!!!

ScarletButterfly · 11-03-2016, 06:11 PM

Congratulations on 8 years!!! You are an inspiration! I'm sorry that you have been struggling with other demons. You are strong, Lovely. Don't forget that. You've already won one battle in the war.

DontLookUp · 13-03-2016, 09:55 PM

thats incredible, super proud of you <3