I finally know what it means to be getting better. Currently in a DBT program and on abilify/Aripiprazole and I’m doing so well. Getting clean and almost 5 months attempt free, i am so happy almost everyday. Obviously all my symptoms aren’t gone, but it’s so nice to finally be safe and know that I can be by myself and not be a danger. It makes me so happy to be able to build valuable emotional connections to the people around me which is something I’m finally able to do. I just wanted to post on here to let people know that I thought I couldn’t get better, but here I am; before starting medication I was the worst I’ve ever been I was completely self-destructive but now I’m doing so well and I’m so proud of every single step that I’m taking. It’s so nice to be able to think positively, and have the sense of calm which is something I never really been able to experience. I’ve been on the sub-Reddit for a long time, I’m much more of a lurker than I have a poster, but I just wanted to post on here to share this moment of positivity with myself. I am doing so well, and everyone around me can see that. The feeling of knowing that everyone around you is proud of the steps that you’re taking is honestly one of the best in the world.