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It can sometimes be difficult to find support from family members, friends, or like minded people. While you might have a best friend or a support system and network such as groups on social media, you might want to seek support without any social interaction.

Our listeners provide emotional support through active listening. Active listening helps process your emotional distress. The following page can be filtered to seek listeners who provide long-term help and support. You can also browse listeners according to your preferred language as well as for different topics amongst other filters.

7 Cups is a chat site/app that has different options to find a good listener. You can meet new people and text chat with other individuals going through tough times - you are not alone! Everyone goes through a hard time at some point in their lives and we are here for you. Whether you are facing relationship problems, panic attacks, struggling with substance abuse, loneliness, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, our site/app is a safe space based on confidential, anonymous support.

A good idea is to consider what form of support you would like in the first place - we have plenty of options to explore and one of the best ways is to give them a try to find out what works for you. We understand that different people have different needs and preferences. All these support services are appropriate for different situations.

This page can help you seek a trained active listener to talk to through 1-on-1 conversations. These listeners come from different walks of life and all are ready to offer a compassionate listening ear to people who would like to talk to someone else. You can select their username to view their detailed profile page with their shared bio and other information such as whether they have lived experience of mental health conditions or topics, their reviews, as well as their training and other badges. While our listeners do not provide direct advice, their support can help you vent your feelings and concerns in a safe space and you can work together to figure out healthy coping tools.

Listener conversations can vary in duration according to your listener's and your personal availability. Some listeners have the option to schedule chats with them in advance. You can always browse for listeners and leave them a message so that they can get back to you with their availability.

There are several other ways you can find someone to talk to at 7 Cups. These include the group chats and subcommunities. We are glad you are taking the first step towards support!

Our group chat rooms are online chat rooms that serve as different support groups where you can send text messages 24/7. We are a global community with people from all over the world. Some chat rooms include the Sharing Circle room, which is a non-judgemental safe space based on the traditions of AA and similar support groups. This space can prove helpful if you need a group of people to talk to who can listen and get to know you over a long time. Sharing your feelings and experiences as well as listening to those of others can help feel supported. You can expand your support network and make online supportive friends and connections!

On the other hand, if you would like to interact with people and talk to someone over forums, we have dedicated subcommunities for over 45+ topics covering a wide range of mental illness support topics through various sub-forums. Our subcommunities provide support, awareness, events, as well as opportunities to participate in light-hearted icebreakers.

Apart from the above mentioned mental health services at 7 Cups, we have affordable therapy options allowing you to seek online therapy for mental health problems with an online therapist, licensed psychologist, and other mental health professionals. This support is affordable as compared to other online and offline services or other options like support through insurance companies. Therapists are also available to talk to throughout the week on working days.

While our community can help support you after you have lost someone else to suicide, 7 Cups is not to be used in the state of active/passive suicidal thoughts - for such cases, please visit helpful resources such as the Samaritans or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a complete list of helpful resources, click here.

If you would like to gain further insight and helpful information about different mental health topics, you can visit our Community Questions and Answers pages, or read our Expert Mental Health News and Advice articles. Other main features you can explore include our self-help guides and growth paths based on treatment protocols available for free!

The bottom line is, you are never alone - 7 Cups is a community aiming to provide compassion on a global scale. There are various ways to talk to someone at 7 Cups. These include 1-on-1 conversations based on active listening and support through trained listeners, group chats with support discussions and Sharing Circles, and the subcommunity forums. Other features that you may find helpful include the growth paths, community questions and answers, as well as expert advice sections.

Navii
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The most sophisticated therapy bot you will ever talk to.
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ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp
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1) My response times are slow. Even when I am working on making them faster, if you talk with me please note there will be delays. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 2) I help myself when I help you. 3) I had a 7Cups Gmail e-mail address, but I deleted it from this Profile page on 06/Feb/2020 because it is NOT OK to publish it here. 4) Some issues with my Username: * 08/August/2019: On this day, I found out that "ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp" should be instead ThankYouForLettingMeTryToHelp. It seems the first one is Grammarly incorrect in English. I am sorry for my mistake. Thank you for pointing it out, @Nada and @DestroyingAngel.  * 18/October/2019: On this day, a 7Cups Member told me this: "Your name is still incorrect. ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp. We all know that if you are "trying" you are not doing. A man should not try his best, a man should do his best. Your name subconsciously sends a message that you will "try" which implies failure is the most likely outcome. ThankYouForLettingMeHelp would be much more appropriate and will send a positive message that you will help." * 14/November/2019: On this day, a 7Cups Member told me this: "Saying "trying to help" means you will do your best expecting nothing from those you encounter. The way your username is written seems perfect. To me it seems humble and that you know that not everyone can be helped." 5) Apart from being a Verified Listener and an Intern Graduate, my other roles on 7Cups are OR have been: * Safety Patrol (flagging of inappropriate Listener profiles) {2022.10.25} * Member of the DJ Team (leaded by @Caringbrit) {2022.10.25} * Community Leader: Room Supporter -> Healthy Living Support Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/healthyliving/]; 35 & Over Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/35plus/]; Positivity & Gratitude Community [https://www.7cups.com/home/gratitude/] {2022.10.25} * Forum Supporter {2022.10.25} * Peer Supporter {2022.10.25} 6) Some useful Links: (thank you @versatileStrings1578 for your help on the update of the list!!) Inside 7Cups: * Listener Topic Library  [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerGuidesLibrary_129/ListenerSupportGuidesListTheLibrary_7596/]-----> Manuals on how to handle all types of chats, written by listeners * Listener Suggestion Box [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1klLqfn1ipgbudpxDQsk2tlBxhsOL44z5hnWU865Tig4/viewform] -----> Suggest ways to help improve the site, or how to address any problems you see (For any bugs or glitches, use this separate form [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/supportDesk.php]) * Everything I need to know I learned from my bunny [http://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/Testimony_50/ListenersTestimony_174/EverythingINeedToKnowILearnedFromMyBunny_9034/] ------> If you ever get disheartened, refresh yourself with some leporine wisdom * Kane’s FAQ [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/FAQforNewListeners_106/FrequentlyAskedQuestions_11301/] -----> Everything you could possibly ask for in a guide to this site * Farheen’s Guide  [http://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerGuidesLibrary_129/BeginningActiveListeningSomeimportantpoints_2094/1/]-----> The best active listening guide there is. Fact. * Pink’s Distractions [https://www.7cupsoftea.com/forum/AnxietySupportCommunity_53/SocialAnxietySupportSharing_247/PinksAmazinglyAwesomeListofLinksandDistractions_21135/] -----> All different types of self-harm distraction websites and techniques * International Suicide Hotlines  [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qZBw0JyVC8IVeUtXQJtvSMIKV7yI07XHggPGtzZceT0/edit#gid=0]-----> Handy to have close by you when you listen * L [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSupportGuidesandHowtos_1850/ListenerSupportGuidesMasterList_228279/]istener Support Guides Master List [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ListenerSupportGuidesandHowtos_1850/ListenerSupportGuidesMasterList_228279/] Outside 7Cups: * World Time Buddy [http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/] ----> We are a global community, and we work in a lot of different time zones. Most things are organised in EST (New York’s time zone), and it can be useful to have some help working out what time it is for the people you are talking to, or when events are happening. * Copypastecharacter.com  [http://copypastecharacter.com/symbols] -----> It helps to cheer up drab forum posts ✌ 7. thankyouforlettingmetryingtohelp.youcanbook.me [http://thankyouforlettingmetryingtohelp.youcanbook.me/] -----> This WAS the link to book an appointment with me. I am keeping it here just for the records, BUT I AM NOT USING IT ANYMORE :( 8. I also kept a Diary on 7Cups, which has been deleted. Info I have been given about this, by the person who performed the deletion, may not be allowed to be published here.
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ShiningRose
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hi there! i'm glad you found me! About Me: My name is Stephanie! Since coming here in 2015 I experienced lots of support from other members and listeners. Helping people is part of my job, and so I thought I could be helpful to others here too, so I became a listener. I was very active in the community - having being a former peer supporter and group moderator - but I sadly had to give these up, because life! I've since returned and would love to lend my listening ear to those who need it. how I can support you: *Due to my own personal & work commitments I am only available for short term support* • Issue Focused Chats To ensure I am the best listener for you, make clear what you wish to discuss. • 1 Hour Chats To be fair to everyone, we can chat for up to 1 hour a day. • Group Support I spend a lot of time in group chats! Come say hi! • Checking In Support I will check in periodically if we haven't spoken recently. advice: Since we do not know 100% of a person's situation, giving advice is not something we can do. We are shoulders to cry on - friends who are there for you. We can guide you to make your own decisions.  listeners are just like you: Please remember I am only human - treat myself and others with respect. If there are certain topics I am not comfortable discussing, I will politely say so and advise you to seek an appropriate listener - please respect this. Any inappropriate chats will promptly be ended and blocked.   
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SilentSerenityy
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🌸 WELCOME! 🌸 I'm an experienced verified listener who is open minded, non-judgemental and I'm open to almost all topics. All I ask is that you respect my boundaries, such as my time constraints and/or my statuses (see at the bottom of bio). Whilst I support the topic of sexual health, this does not mean I am comfortable discussing kinks/fetishes, nor will I partake in anything of that nature either.  I cannot replace the role of a therapist/psychologist. If you feel that you need more support for your mental health condition or require advice, please reach out to a licensed professional. I am not able to support you during a crisis. If you feel you're experiencing a crisis, please contact a helpline here - https://www.7cups.com/crisis/ 🌸 AVAILABILITY 🌸 My time zone is GMT / BST. I am available to live chat for up to an hour at a time. I am open to arranging a time to chat if you'd like to chat for longer though! I work and am disabled, so my availability can vary quite a lot, which is why I'm much better at providing one off, short term support. However, I am happy for you to reach out to update me on what's been happening since we last spoke.  🌸 ABOUT ME  🌸 I'm in my late twenties, I have a cat who I adore and I spend a lot of my free time watching movies, cross stitching and playing video games. I live with multiple health conditions which makes life a little more challenging, but it means I can relate to members who are disabled or are living with chronic health conditions.  🌸 MY ROLES 🌸 + Anonymous Evaluations Team +  🌸 STATUSES 🌸S Online  I'm open to chatting/helping anyone, including listeners who might need some help with listening. Feel free to message me. Busy  You can request to chat, but I may not reply to your message or request, as I may be busy with other roles or helping others in chats.  Offline  I'm offline, having a self-care break, taking scheduled chats, supporting/hosting group discussions or unavailable to take personal requests. If I'm in a chatroom, please ask to send me a message. Being in a chatroom doesn't mean I'm available to take a 1-1 chat.
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smilinghooman
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So after helping ppl find their own answers to their problems someone suggested me to go online and try to ease what little pain I can. Hope to help you to the best of my strength. Making you smile is my ultimate goal. I am also a peer supporter now, so feel free to ping me whenever you want after a hard chat or in general as well. Don't hesitate. I am always here for you.                And I have completed my internship at 7cups with honors.              
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Noasu
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Hello! I'm glad you've found me on 7 Cups of Tea. I'm a trained active listener and I like to support people struggling with mental health, relationships, addictions, grief and loss, lack of motivation, and trauma. If you just what to chit chat we can do that as well. I enjoy running, boxing, gadgets, and learning. I've overcome a lot in life and would like to help by listening to you. If I'm online, then please feel free to start a chat. If I'm offline, then send me a message and we can set up a time to connect. Glad you are here! "If you have come here to help me, you are wasting our time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." ― Lilla Watson "Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary." ― Robin Williams "Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi ''It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.'' ― Fight Club "Attachment leads to jealousy, the shadow of greed, that is...Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." ― Yoda "Respect their journey" ― Someone wiser than me “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ― Ernest Hemingway "Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes.” ― Daniel Pink "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ― Abraham Lincoln *How to be a better active listener* http://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listening/0001299 *Noasu's Newbie and Mentee Survival Guide* https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/TipsampHelpfulHintsforListening_61/NoasusNewbieandMenteeSurvivalGuide_6287/1 *7 Cups of Tea Podcast Youtube Channel* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqG3h8HeFClnxZgDKF7GH7g/videos *7 Cups of Tea Podcast Vimeo Channel* http://vimeo.com/user36337071/videos *7 Cups of Tea Podcast Apples iTunes Page* https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/7-cups-of-tea-podcast/id961345835?mt=2 *7 Cups of Tea RSS Feed* (Updates and downloads Podcast directly to your devices automatically) http://feeds.feedburner.com/7CupsOfTeaPodcast (audio only feed) http://feeds.feedburner.com/7CupsOfTeaPodcastYoutube (video feed) http://feeds.feedburner.com/7CupsOfTeaPodcastVimeo (video feed) *7 Cups of Tea Podcast Forum* https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsofTeaPodcast_75/ *Listener Guides : Library Forums* https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/LISTENERTOPICGUIDESLIBRARY_129/ListenerSupportGuidesListTheLibrary_7596/ * 7 Cups Movie Night Forum* http://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/7CupsofTeaMovieNight_337/
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Fifa18
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Please feel free to talk :)
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CallMeFaith
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Hello Reader! My name is not very exciting, so you can call me Faith. I'm here to listen to all of you who feel, ignored, upset, or just downright awful. I cannot promise much but what I do guarantee is this; you will make it through. I'm experienced in many affairs of hardship and despair. Some, through my own personal experience, and others through an onlookers eyes. While my past may not have been a happy one, it has helped to make me who I am today and I am thankful that I now retain the prospect of hope. This is what I hope to pass on to some of you who are still traversing your way through the harder parts of life. If I am not proof that things get better, then I don't know what is. "Eᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ɪs ᴀ ɢᴇɴɪᴜs, ʙᴜᴛ ɪғ ʏᴏᴜ ᴊᴜᴅɢᴇ ᴀ ғɪsʜ ᴏɴ ɪᴛ's ᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ ᴛᴏ ᴄʟɪᴍʙ ᴀ ᴛʀᴇᴇ, ᴛʜᴇɴ ɪᴛ ᴡɪʟʟ ʟɪᴠᴇ ɪᴛ's ᴡʜᴏʟᴇ ʟɪғᴇ ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠɪɴɢ ɪᴛ ɪs sᴛᴜᴘɪᴅ" – Aʟʙᴇʀᴛ Eɪɴsᴛᴇɪɴ "Bᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ sᴀʏ ʜᴏᴡ ʏᴏᴜ ғᴇᴇʟ, ʙᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ ᴛʜᴏsᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ᴍɪɴᴅ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴍᴀᴛᴛᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴏsᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ᴍᴀᴛᴛᴇʀ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴍɪɴᴅ" – Dʀ Sᴇᴜss "I’ᴠᴇ ʟᴇᴀʀɴᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴡɪʟʟ ғᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ sᴀɪᴅ, ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴡɪʟʟ ғᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴅɪᴅ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ ᴡɪʟʟ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ғᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ʜᴏᴡ ʏᴏᴜ ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ғᴇᴇʟ" – Mᴀʏᴀ Aɴɢᴇʟᴏᴜ
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