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PizzaLover007

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Number of ratings75 Number of reviews20 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish, Hindi Listener sinceJul 7, 2016 Last activeover 6 months ago GenderFemale PathStep 414 People helped181 Chats452 Group support chats14 Listener group chats13 Forum posts23 Forum upvotes55

Bio

Hi guys!
Welcome to 7cups.
This is a space I frequented as a teen. This, in fact, is an account I used back then too, as a listener. At the time I was dealing with a range of issues, from bullying and trauma, to depression and anxiety. I was suicidal. I thought things would never get better. I thought I was broken inside.

I'm older now. I'm well-adjusted. I'm mostly happy. I have healthy relationships. I have a stable life. I've not been close to depressed in the last four years.

If you're reading this and thinking this will never be you, once upon a time, I also thought it would never be me.

But it is.

I return to this account sometimes. Message me if you need. If this bio is anything to go by, I'll be honest with you, if nothing else.

Cringe username and some oddly insightful forum posts about depression is all the markers I have of being fourteen and sad. I'll keep them here as a tribute to my past.

Anyway. I read a lot. I also write. I'm a musician. Other hobbies include travelling and cooking. And I love cats and dogs. If you like any of these things, we could have a fun conversation.

Recent forum posts

Support CS

Trauma Support / by PizzaLover007

May 10th, 2015

How To Deal With Counselors

Depression Support / by PizzaLover007

June 21st, 2015

...See more As a listener, time and again people express negative emotions about seeing a counselor or going for therapy. Sometimes, it makes them think it means that there is something 'wrong' with them, or that they are 'damaged.' Sometimes, they don't understand how to open up to a stranger. Our society already has so many stigmas around mental illnesses. The level of ignorance is so high that it is either always dehumanized or romanticized, and I can't even choose which is worse. This needs to be talked about. First of all, we need to learn to remember that a psychologist is just a doctor. Nothing more than a doctor. Nothing less than a doctor. Now equate this to a physical disease. If you go and see a doctor for a physical ailment, does that make you 'damaged'? No! Maybe you're ill. Maybe you have a fever. Maybe you have an injury. You have a problem. You deserve a solution. You are not damaged if you see a counselor. Secondly, sometimes people wonder if the counselor actually cares about them, and this prevents them from opening up. Once again, equate it to seeing a doctor for a physical ailment. Would you wonder if the doctor actually cares about you if you were seeing him to treat a fever? No! Because that is his profession. He is supposed to help you. Yes, I get it. Talking about a headache and talking about a traumatic situation are two very different things. But in a relationship between and counselor and a patient, we fail to realize that the patient actually has the power. Did you know a counselor has to LEGALLY, I repeat- *LEGALLY* keep anything that you tell him, confidential? (Unless you express a desire to commit suicide or a homicide.) And if he is unable to help you, it is his prestige, his job at stake. If he isn't able to help you, it is on him, not on you. I used to find it very difficult to talk about my problems to counselors. So what I do is, I write. I write whatever I have to say. It's less overwhelming, I can actually frame what I want to say, and it works. Lastly, has a therapist ever said something rude to you? Something that made you feel like you don't deserve to be helped, because the people who can help you choose not to? I want you to realize right now, that it is on them. Not on you. They're bad at their job. So, see another doctor. Have no shame in asking for help. You deserve help. You deserve happiness. xx

How To Deal With Schoolwork When You're Depressed

Depression Support / by PizzaLover007

May 10th, 2015

...See more When I initially started suffering from depression, I had no idea how to cope. I felt too demotivated to do anything, my work kept pilling on, my grades kept dropping and I just didn't want to deal with anything. The things that I had enjoyed the most suddenly were uninteresting to me. Now, after suffering from depression for two years, this year, I have five sets of very important exams, a lot of work, internals, projects, deadlines, and I just can't afford to slack. So I figured out a few ways to deal with my work. Feel free to add on to this thread with suggestions, ideas and questions of your own. :) 1. Make a list This really works for me for some reason. I make a list of all the work that I have to, and write the deadlines alongside. Then, whenever I complete a single thing, I take the pleasure of slashing it out. Seeing a whole page with slashed out items is actually kinda motivating, because it just feel like I've accomplished SOMETHING. 2. If your teachers know about your depression, talk to them about this. Talk to them about not being able to complete your work in time sometimes. Asking for leniency beforehand works much better than informing them after the deadline about how you weren't able to complete the work, and they will actually appreciate you a lot more. 3. There are good depression periods and bad depression periods. So if you know you will certainly not be able to work in the bad periods, try to manage your work in a way that you get most of it done in the good period. 4. Don't blame yourself if you're having a hard time. Remember that you're trying your best. Don't compare yourself to others, because you are dealing with a lot. If you miss a few deadlines, it's okay. It happens to all of us. 5. Reward yourself. Set some work for yourself, and reward yourself when you get it done. Whether the reward consists of doing something that you like (for me, it's going for a walk and playing with all the dogs in my neighborhood), or if you're too lethargic to do something like that, just treat yourself to pizza. Or chocolate. Or an emergency solo dance party. Or, if nothing comes to your mind, just let the feeling of having completed something, sink in. Because I know how difficult it is sometimes, and if you complete something that you set aside for yourself, it is something you should be very, very proud of. Hope this helps. :)

The Fine Line

Trauma Support / by PizzaLover007

April 24th, 2015

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Feedback & Reviews

great listener!!!!!!

So amazing with helping figure out how to put my emotions into words and lead me to the write decision when it comes to what to do! Recommend to anyone and everyone :)

Where do i even begin lol? This crazy whaman has helped me more than any listener on 7 cups ever have. She's professional yet not robotic. She has the capability to make anyone go from crying to laughing in 2 seconds. She'll make you feel like you're not alone, that she understands you. She's a rare specie, one of her kind and should be protected at all costs. Thanks for helping me realize what the actual problem was and giving me the confidence to do what needs to be done. Love ya

This person is the best listener I've ever had. I started out crying and now I'm laughing. That's pretty fantastic👌

i will never forget how much you helped me today ...thank you

Compassionate, patient, and very kind. Gave me a new way to approach what I'm struggling with.

Compassionate, and very down to earth. Also the username made me smile too.

Very professional and empathetic!

Thank you for being kind and being there I appreciate it

Really great and supportive listener. Happy I got a chance to talk to them.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Exceptional

A great listener, listens well and is very comforting. Comes with new ideas while still looking after your thoughts and feelings. Very helpful, highly recommend them!

Best Listener ever so much knowledge didn't leave me until i understood what was happening to me made everything he helped me to open my eyes and see I am so grateful I fully recommend this listener if you want to be understood and cared for

Thank you you are very supportive and listening therefore i thank you for that

So caring and understanding. I hate to talk to people but PizzaLover007 made it so easy. What an amazing person!

She made me smile. :)

Was very helpful and understand and caring and not judgemental helped me a lot to have someone to talk to like them. Definately one of the people I will come back to for help if I need it.

Pizzalover007 was there to listen and didn't judge me. im so glad that we got to talk

You are awesome! I love you!