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Number of ratings63 Number of reviews23 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish, French Listener sinceDec 29, 2014 Last activein last 6 months PathStep 534 People helped121 Chats606 Group support chats141 Listener group chats10 Forum posts170 Forum upvotes216
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Hi. Nice to meet you.

I would love to chat. ^ ^ Let's walk our paths together.

Please feel free to send me a message at any time, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. If you would like a focused conversation, my walk-in 1-1 Chat Hours are Tuesday and Thursday: 3:30-5 PM EST. Alternatively, please reach out to me and we can schedule a time together outside of these hours (at your convenience, with a start time prior to 8:00 PM EST).

(On a self-care break)

Recent forum posts
🍁 Monthly Event Discussion and 🌱 Guided Session Update
Personality Disorders Support / by Gilbird
Last post
 November 24th, 2023
...See more Hello, everyone! It is good to be back after a brief self-care break. 🌱 Guided Discussion Series: I want to let everyone know that the Guided Session series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/personalitydisorders/General_2436/AnnouncementThreadforGuidedDiscussions_313823/] will resume after 12/03, every Wednesday. (Please be on the lookout 👀 for the new schedule) 🍁 November Monthly Event: On November 23rd, as a part of the Personality Disorders Subcommunity monthly event, there will be an Open Discussion at 10 AM! 🍬 This will be an open, judgment-free zone to discuss our thoughts about the upcoming holidays. See you there and Happy Thanksgiving! ------ Holidays can be a difficult time. Although they are generally associated with happiness, warmth, and company, it can sometimes be difficult to feel the holiday spirit. (According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holiday season and the National Alliance on Mental Illness [https://nami.org/mhstats] noted that 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their conditions worsened around the holidays.) Please join us to discuss your thoughts around the holidays and share any feedback for future discussions and/or guided sessions.  
Will the real Gilbird please stand up?
Trauma Support / by Gilbird
Last post
 November 24th, 2023
...See more Hello! My name is Gilbird. 🍬 Who am I? I'm Gilbird and I am an engineer. I work to build non-invasive and accessible patient-centered healthcare technology, primarily using automatic control and signal processing techniques. 🍬 Why am I here? I used to struggle for many years with periods of depression, anxiety, and insomnia (among other things). My symptoms manifested physically to the point at which I could not distinguish what was actually wrong, but I felt so tired and frustrated all the time. It took me years to realize that all of these episodes were due to long-term PTSD and c-PTSD. The recovery process was difficult, but I have come a long way! (Thank you: exercise, somatic breathing techniques 🌱, and positive self-talk) Trauma-informed care is an issue close to my heart and the healing process looks different for everyone. I am here to spread the word about trauma-informed care, learn from everyone, and ensure we have a safe space to share our thoughts. (: 🍬 Who am I on 7 Cups? Some of you may know me as the host for Sunday Open Discussions in the Trauma Support community. Others may have seen me in other places around 7 Cups. I have been a listener for a while now, but I started branching out into Group Support in early 2022 since I wanted to connect with more people, share my experiences, and learn from others' experiences. 🍬 Going Forwards: I have truly enjoyed my time hosting discussions so far and am very thankful to all members and listeners in the Trauma community for being so brave in sharing their experiences, warmly welcoming new members, and being so focused and on-topic during discussions. I look forward to getting to know more of you! 🍬 Where to find me: 🌸 I host Sunday Open Discussions (3 times a month) and am planning to host our Grounding and Somatic Exercise Session  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/GroundingandSomaticExerciseSession_312880/]🌱 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/GroundingandSomaticExerciseSession_312880/]. 🌸 Please feel free to drop by my PM's to say Hello!
Announcement Thread for Guided Discussions 🌱
Personality Disorders Support / by Gilbird
Last post
 November 21st, 2023
...See more Welcome to the Announcement thread for Guided Sessions about a single personality disorder. If you are looking for a safe and focused space to discuss topics related to a specific personality disorder, then please subscribe for reminders! This thread will have a new announcement 24-48 hours prior to a discussion session. The full schedule of Guided Sessions will be as follows: Schedule of Personality Disorders Guided Series (More dates and sessions to be added, By Request): 09/20/23 - Avoidant Personality Disorder, Cluster C 09/27/23 - Borderline Personality Disorder, Cluster B 10/04/23 - Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Cluster B ----------------------------------------------- 10/11/23 - Avoidant Personality Disorder, Cluster C 10/18/23 - Borderline Personality Disorder, Cluster B 10/19/23 - Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, Cluster C (OCPD vs. OCD) ----------------------------------------------- 10/23/23 - Avoidant Personality Disorder, Cluster C 10/30/23 - No Discussion Scheduled. Happy Halloween! 🎃 11/06/23 - Borderline Personality Disorder, Cluster B 11/13/23 - (Please request) ... Further Sessions TBD Link to Original Guided Session Thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/personalitydisorders/General_2436/AnnouncementBPDandAVPDGuidedDiscussions_313288/]
Announcement: BPD and AVPD Guided Discussions
Personality Disorders Support / by Gilbird
Last post
 September 25th, 2023
...See more Hello everyone, My name is Gilbird, and I am a Room Supporter and discussion host here in the Personality Disorders Subcommunity. I would like to announce a series of Guided Discussions about Specific Personality Disorders. Please join us on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET (7 Cups Time) in the Personality Disorders Group Support Room for a Guided Discussion for Adults about a Specific Personality Disorder. What you can expect from here: * A focused chatroom to discuss, share, and learn more about Personality Disorders. * An area to share and connect with guests who have similar experiences. * A supportive and non-judgmental group-support environment. Basic Session Framework: * Introduction * Background of PD * Symptoms * Feelings/Experiences (Please share your thoughts and experiences) * Causes, Coping, and Healing * Q/A + Continued Sharing Session If you or someone you know has, suspects, or wants to learn more about a specific personality disorder, then this is the place for you! Schedule of Personality Disorders Guided Series (More dates to be added, By Request): 09/20/23 - Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD), Cluster B 09/27/23 - Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Cluster C 10/04/23 - Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Cluster B ...More to be Announced Later I look forward to seeing everyone! Come and join us in the Personality Disorders Support Room 🌸 ==>> Click Here to Join [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] Take care, Gilbird This is a judgment-free zone, so please have patience with each other, and let's try to always assume the best in others! “If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from his angle as well as your own.” — Henry Ford @MeaningfulSilence @mawce13 [https://www.7cups.com/@mawce13] @cyanPlatypus6370 [https://www.7cups.com/@cyanPlatypus6370] @MDF [https://www.7cups.com/@MDF7]7 @GarimaJohar @EmmaSwan18 @frankWatermelon24 [https://www.7cups.com/@frankWatermelon24] @crooked44 [https://www.7cups.com/@crooked44] @Ilona7 [https://www.7cups.com/@Ilona7] @YourCaringConfidant [https://www.7cups.com/@YourCaringConfidant] @StarAwakening @mehnaz [https://www.7cups.com/@mehnaz] @Laura6 [https://www.7cups.com/@Laura6] @ohokthen [https://www.7cups.com/@ohokthen] @Musicaddicted720 [https://www.7cups.com/@Musicaddicted720] @ElliJelli [https://www.7cups.com/@ElliJelli] @Hayln [https://www.7cups.com/@Hayln] @rainbowshade1554 [https://www.7cups.com/@rainbowshade1554] @GroovyGran [https://www.7cups.com/@GroovyGran] @aquaAcai9486 [https://www.7cups.com/@aquaAcai9486] @InvaderStitch [https://www.7cups.com/@InvaderStitch] @baZzchik54 [https://www.7cups.com/@baZzchik54] @DarknessSystem [https://www.7cups.com/@DarknessSystem] @samuelk08 [https://www.7cups.com/@samuelk08] @sunflowerispretty [https://www.7cups.com/@sunflowerispretty] @Billie4ever [https://www.7cups.com/@Billie4ever] @witchyyrose [https://www.7cups.com/@witchyyrose] @kaeslays19 @MDF7 [https://www.7cups.com/@MDF7] @BorderlineBarbie31 @sknkflwrs [https://www.7cups.com/@sknkflwrs] @dondondondon [https://www.7cups.com/@dondondondon]  @sweetpotato300 [https://www.7cups.com/@sweetpotato300] @wittySailboat1130 [https://www.7cups.com/@wittySailboat1130] (Please let me know if you would like to be added to the taglist for these discussions and please comment if you would like a focused discussion for another personality disorder!)
Grounding and Somatic Exercise Session 🌱 🌸
Trauma Support / by Gilbird
Last post
 September 24th, 2023
...See more This is a post to gauge interest! 💡 Would anyone here be interested in attending a discussion that focuses solely on guiding participants through grounding and somatic exercises to relieve tension? (This was brought up during a Sunday Open Discussion) This session will include sensory grounding exercises, pressure-based breathing exercises, and other maneuvers to directly activate the vagus nerve and physiologically calm down a sympathetic nervous response (fight-or-flight). Guests will be walked through each exercise as we do/learn them together. Proposed 1-hour session with 5 components: * Welcome and Introductions (5 mins) * What are physical grounding exercises? What are somatic exercises? Why are we focusing on body-focused grounding? Mind-Body connection (15 mins) * 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding (15 mins) * Exercises to stimulate Vagus Nerve (Deep Breathing with Pressure, Pressure Points) (15 mins) * Debriefing, Q/A (10 mins) The goal of this session is to help guests feel safe in their own bodies and learn how to quickly calm down trauma responses when they occur. Often, it can be difficult to think one's way through a racing mind and a body that is activated [https://now.tufts.edu/2023/01/31/shining-light-biological-origins-ptsd]. With trauma, thoughts can tend to spiral. Additionally, those with C-PTSD [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24881-cptsd-complex-ptsd] and anxiety disorders can often be living in a state of constant activation, without knowing the cause or how to proceed. In these situations, trying out somatic exercises may be useful! Please let me know in the comments if you are interested in this session and feel free to list any other exercises you would like to see! 🌸 🌱 Longer Explanation: * Complex, developmental, and relational trauma (C-PTSD) can alter the nervous system to remain in a constant state of being prepared for danger. Trauma survivors may exist feeling on-edge, hypervigilant, or hyperaroused (activated) for some or most of the time. They may also feel the complete opposite — numb, disconnected, or shut-down (hypoaroused). Some may feel a combination of the two. * Since the occurrence of trauma changes neurological pathways in response to situations, it alters one's ability to feel steady, stable, and safe in one's own body. The nervous system has a harder time regulating itself long after the traumatic events of the past. We might find ourselves living in a constant state of activation, struggling to ever feel regulated or calm! * Thus, before we can tackle changing neural pathways and heal from trauma, it's important to first feel safe in one's own body. This is where somatic and vagus nerve-centered exercises may come into play.
Announcement Thread for Discussions
Personality Disorders Support / by Gilbird
Last post
 August 31st, 2023
...See more Welcome to the Personality Disorders Subcommunity! Gilbird and Lou73 are glad to see you in discussions they host for our community! Room Supporters are welcome to post here when they'll be hosting discussion sessions in the Personality Disorders Support Room!
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