Celebrate your successes!

@MisterBGone @Innocent Forever @1964dodge thank you! I would have made it to 5 years clean a couple months ago if I hadn't struggled with it again late last year, so hitting 5 months now feels a bit bittersweet--I'm proud of myself, but sad for the larger milestone I could have hit instead. Trying to focus more on what I have accomplished and not what could have been though

Trying to focus more on what I have accomplished and not what could have been though

Yes, I think this is key. . : ) Congrats! That's STILL Spectuacular, in my opinion. Relapses happen, and are a part of the progression. So best to forgive & forget. From my standpoint, I'd almost consider that to be (practically) like 5 years. Or, in other words: you've managed to make most of that period of time, free-from. Etc. So, well done!

Though I feel pretty anxious about something that is quite unrelated, I am glad that I haven't thought about suicide in a pretty long time.

Though I feel pretty anxious about something that is quite unrelated, I am glad that I haven't thought about suicide in a pretty long time.

I've been depressed -- and this is the worst one, yet -- for about 6 months and I stopped going on forums which was pretty much my regular thing. I just love going on forums, finding something new, and talking to people. Because of the depression, I stopped doing it because it was too overwhelming for me. This is really embarrassing, bad, and maybe even petty but I couldn't stand seeing other people on those forums being all happy go lucky while I was there being depressed, which is ridiculous because I don't know anything behind those computer screens. Also, I didn't feel like talking about my depression/suicidal thoughts on some general forums. I'm glad that I found SF where I can talk about my feelings, whether they are good or bad without worrying about being judged. And for those 6 depressing months, I would only, exclusively go to SF because this is the only place where I feel safe. Thankfully, things are a bit better now and I am back on posting on general forums and it feels good.

Things do get better. I finally got an update of my new job and I will start working next week. I'm pretty excited. I don't feel so lost anymore. I got the break that I deserved. Thank you for all your support. I'll never forget this place, I know that sounds like I'm saying goodbye, but I'm not. I will try to keep posting here, because life constantly changes and it can never stay in one place, and I know I'm going to always need this place, whether it's for a small chat, or other serious things. I hope I can always maintain my happiness, and I know I can't always be happy, that's why I'll always need SF. Once again, thank you everyone. I'll try to always remember that things do get better.

Totally stoked--& thrilled for you @puffymilk ! I always knew you could do it... & that it would happen. So good luck, and best wishes. Take great care of your self; & don't be a stranger - but if you are: then never feel like you are a foreigner here, or (somehow) out of place, or step with. . . the place (or forum). As things are always changing & evolving. Sometimes when doing better, I focus on the game room threads & whatnot. But that is also true, when I am feeling worse! So, I am maybe not the best barometer on how to behave or interact after the fact. Post "suicidal_depression," (in my case)*~>

Thank you for always believing in me Mr. B! I always love your positive attitude, and so glad to meet your here. Yeah that's what I was thinking, I'd still go here just to have a little chat with everyone

You can always just keep us updated on your musical tastes & adventures, as well~!*

Thank you @SillyOldBear and @puffymilk 🌿🌻

Things do get better. I finally got an update of my new job and I will start working next week. I'm pretty excited. I don't feel so lost anymore. I got the break that I deserved. Thank you for all your support. I'll never forget this place, I know that sounds like I'm saying goodbye, but I'm not. I will try to keep posting here, because life constantly changes and it can never stay in one place, and I know I'm going to always need this place, whether it's for a small chat, or other serious things. I hope I can always maintain my happiness, and I know I can't always be happy, that's why I'll always need SF. Once again, thank you everyone. I'll try to always remember that things do get better.

it makes me so happy that you are doing so well. i hope you stick around if you can. although SF is here for suicidal people primarily it is also home to a lot of people that stick around and share positive feelings when possible. i am proud of you for doing so well

mike....

Things do get better. I finally got an update of my new job and I will start working next week. I'm pretty excited. I don't feel so lost anymore. I got the break that I deserved. Thank you for all your support. I'll never forget this place, I know that sounds like I'm saying goodbye, but I'm not. I will try to keep posting here, because life constantly changes and it can never stay in one place, and I know I'm going to always need this place, whether it's for a small chat, or other serious things. I hope I can always maintain my happiness, and I know I can't always be happy, that's why I'll always need SF. Once again, thank you everyone. I'll try to always remember that things do get better.

Things do get better. I finally got an update of my new job and I will start working next week. I'm pretty excited. I don't feel so lost anymore. I got the break that I deserved. Thank you for all your support. I'll never forget this place, I know that sounds like I'm saying goodbye, but I'm not. I will try to keep posting here, because life constantly changes and it can never stay in one place, and I know I'm going to always need this place, whether it's for a small chat, or other serious things. I hope I can always maintain my happiness, and I know I can't always be happy, that's why I'll always need SF. Once again, thank you everyone. I'll try to always remember that things do get better.