10 years clean of self-harm (content warning)

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Thanks for the kind words guys. 

There was a time I never thought I'd beat this, so being able to say I'm a decade clean is a great feeling, and hopefully and most likely that part of my life is over for good.

Alex_The_Hedgehog said:

One thing I learned along the way is that you MUST have friends. Even online friends. Some people that can distract your mind, talk to you, play video games together... It's a precious help.

Yeah, in my experience the kryptonite of depression and addiction is connection; to others, and to one's self. We're a social species and having a strong support network is like having a seat belt to absorb the impact of traumatic events. This website has been part of mine over the years, so thank you all for being such an awesome community.