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Almost a year without a manic episode (literature.cafe)

submitted 1 year ago by gabe@literature.cafe to c/mentalhealth@lemmy.world

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Title! Itll be a year this November. Should I celebrate? I’m tempted to get a cake and celebrate it since it is such a big accomplishment for me.

It’s been rough as hell but I’m getting there

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[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Oh boy do I have some news for you! You sure as hell can (and should) get a cake. You do you, and if you want to celebrate: CELEBRATE!

Congrats!

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[–] Tidesphere@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Definitely celebrate!

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[–] Arthur@literature.cafe 2 points 1 year ago

Congratulations!!! My vote is brownies!

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[–] Hatshepsut@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Congrats!! What a wonderful achievement! Why stop at cake? I say, buy yourself a small gift as a lasting reminder to yourself of what you accomplished.

Enjoy the day and I wish you continued success. 🥳 🎂

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[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 1 point 1 year ago

Uh... Do you deserve a cake? Sorry, that was rhetorical. Of course you do! If you want a cake, you should get one!!!

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[–] HarvesterOfEyes@piefed.social 1 point 1 year ago

That's great, I'm happy for you! Yes, you should definitely get a cake and celebrate!

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