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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.

violetPotion
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The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience. A process that cannot be understood by stopping it. 
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izzyy528
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Hey there I'm Izzy, welcome to my profile!  Sometimes talking and opening up can be difficult to do, and that's okay! I can't promise to fix your problems, but I can promise to be here and offer a friendly listening ear for you to talk to and share your story!  I have a genuine passion for supporting others, and I am committed to establishing a secure, inviting, and non-judgmental space for our conversations. Whether it's something troubling you or simply what's on your mind, feel free to reach out at any time. Your messages are always welcome, and I'll respond as soon as possible.  If you'd like to discuss a topic that necessitates a bit of research or if you prefer a specific scheduled time, feel free to book me HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OfE8l_C4SGjmjAxWyfW27hITjBQsCxqjEUtBOQInLA/viewform?edit_requested=true]  Please feel free to message me anytime and I will get back to you as soon as possible 💙 ------------------------- Colours of Availability:  💚 Green: I'm online and currently taking new chats. Feel free to message me and I will respond shortly 💚 🧡 Orange: I'm online, but I may be busy with other members or listeners right now. Feel free to leave me a message, and I will respond when I am free 🧡 ❤️ Red: I'm currently offline or unable to take chats right now. Feel free to leave me a message, and I will reply the next time I am online ❤️ ------------------------- When it comes to these specific chats: Sexual health: Please do not message me if you have any inappropriate intentions or want to ask me inappropriate personal questions, also don't message me asking me how to help you control your urges. In addition, don't message me about your sexual insecurities with such body parts, or go into detail about sexual interactions you've had on an intimate level as they make me feel uncomfortable.  Cancer/chronic pain/diabetes/disabilities: I don't mind discussing these topics, but I want all members to get the best possible support and I believe that I am not experienced enough to support someone with these specific issues as I have not personally experienced them or know anyone who has experienced them.  ------------------------- My roles on 7 Cups: - Listener verifier - Peer supporter - Safety patrol - Kahoot sessions hoster ------------------------- Please do not message me asking for advice or for a diagnosis...I am a trained listener, not a therapist, I'm here to listen and support you, not to give advice or a diagnosis.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Any inappropriate chats will be blocked and reported.        Thank you for reading my bio! ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Salut, bine ai venit pe profilul meu! Sunt Izzy, un ascultător dedicat și plin de compasiune aici pe 7 Cups. În prezent, urmând nivelurile A-level în psihologie, sociologie și limba engleză, aduc conversațiilor noastre un amestec unic de înțelegere și empatie. Pasiunea mea pentru aceste subiecte alimentează angajamentul meu de a oferi răspunsuri gânditoare și de susținere. Cred în puterea comunicării deschise și a ascultării active, fără judecată. Împreună, putem face față provocărilor, explora emoțiile și promovăm un spațiu pozitiv pentru bunăstarea ta. Sunt aici pentru a vă oferi o ureche atentă ori de câte ori aveți nevoie. Am o pasiune reală pentru a-i susține pe ceilalți și sunt dedicata să stabilesc un spațiu sigur, primitor și fără judecăți pentru conversațiile noastre. Poate fii ceva care va deranjează sau pur și simplu de ceea ce vă gândiți, nu ezitați să ma contactați oricând. Mesajele dumneavoastră sunt întotdeauna binevenite și vă voi răspunde cât mai curând posibil. Împreună, putem explora și discuta cu ce aveți nevoie de sprijin. Dacă doriți să discutați despre un subiect care îmi cere să fac o mică cercetare sau doriți o anumită oră și dată vă rog să rezervați AICI [https://izzyyy295.youcanbook.me/] Vă rog să înțelegeți că s-ar putea să nu fiu întotdeauna disponibilă și, alături de 7 Cups, am și un program foarte încărcat, cu multe angajamente și activități, dar fac tot posibilul să fiu cât mai activă. Mulțumesc pentru intelegeore. ------------------------- Culori de disponibilitate: 💚 Verde: sunt online și în prezent fac chaturi noi. Simțiți-vă liberi să-mi trimiteți un mesaj și voi răspunde în scurt timp 💚 🧡 Portocaliu: sunt online, dar pot fi ocupat cu alți membri sau ascultători. Simțiți-vă liberi să-mi lăsați un mesaj și voi răspunde cât de repede pot🧡 ❤️ Roșu: momentan sunt offline sau nu pot să conversez. Simțiți-vă liberi să-mi lăsați un mesaj și vă voi răspunde data viitoare când voi fi online ❤️ ------------------------- Când vine vorba de aceste topice specifice: Sănătate sexuală: Vă rugăm să nu-mi trimiteți mesaje dacă aveți intenții nepotrivite sau doriți să-mi puneți întrebări personale nepotrivite, de asemenea, nu-mi trimiteți mesaje întrebându-mi cum să vă ajut să vă controlați îndemnurile. În plus, nu-mi trimite mesaje despre insecuritățile tale sexuale cu astfel de părți ale corpului și nu intra în detalii despre interacțiunile sexuale pe care le-ai avut la nivel intim, deoarece mă fac să mă simt inconfortabil. Cancer/durere cronică/diabet/dizabilități: nu mă deranjează să discut aceste subiecte, dar vreau ca toți membrii să primească cel mai bun sprijin posibil și cred că nu am suficientă experiență pentru a sprijini pe cineva cu aceste probleme specifice. Vă rog să nu-mi trimiteți un mesaj cerându-mi sfaturi sau un diagnostic ... Sunt un ascultător instruit, nu un terapeut, sunt aici să vă ascult și să vă susțin, nu să vă dau sfaturi sau un diagnostic. Orice chat inadecvat va fi blocat și raportat. Vă mulțumesc mult pentru că mi-ați citit biografia!
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delicateMonkey
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Hello, it's nice to meet you! I have a B.S. in Psychological Sciences and have plans to become a psychiatrist. I am in the EST time zone and am typically available at night. If you personally request me and then my status changes to offline, I will be with you soon! I set my status to red so that I can focus of my current chats. I like to keep chats to ~1 hour, as that allows us to make progress. Reaching out is the hardest part, but you've already taken the first step! If we talk, please leave me a review! I strive to better myself as I go through my journey as a 7Cups listener! 💮 -Please be patient and kind to your listener. We are not professionals and need you to meet us halfway.- "You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you." ------------------------- I currently do not have the capacity to take on more long-term members, but I will happily take one-off chats! For listeners: I do peer support - please PM me if you need! You will often catch me in the LSR 💘
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WakingLife93
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Hello everyone! I'm a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and Social Work graduate student at the University of Kentucky. I have a diverse clinical background including work in crisis stability centers, mental health skill-building services, and outpatient medication-assisted treated (MAT) centers. A rural Appalachian upbringing in the wake of the Opioid Epidemic has shaped my often pragmatic and humanist approach to mental health and recovery services-- professional interests include the philosophy of liberation, peer-based support services, and collective healing through building communities. Feel free to send me a message about anything! I don't claim to know it all, but I'm one of the least judgmental people you're likely to meet =] 
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caringKiwi8601
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Hi. You can call me caring, kiwi, or Anna ( This is a nickname my friend calls me). My favorite animal is a wolf and my favorite color is teal. I love listening to music and reading. My fav people are my best friends ash, Hansika, and Ann as well as my bf. I have had many issues in past and I know what it's like to feel like to not have anyone to talk to. I loving helping people and especially want to help you cause I know you guys are very strong. Although I do take casual chats. I do have some boundaries. If something comes up I will inform and we can change the topic. I also do have a few triggers such as talking about explicit sexual issues and all caps messaging. I am very sorry if you need help with that but I am sadly not able to help you. To talk a little about my schedule. I am usually free Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 to 12 in EST. On the weekends, and Thursday and Tuesday I will probably pop in randomly. Chats with me our around 30 minutes to an hour but can go on longer if you would like. green: I am free and am open to any pm's Orange: I am currently in another chat so I might take a few minutes to respond. I could also be in a room but I will respond as soon as I see your message. Red: I am most likely offline and will not be taking any Chats at the time. I could also take time to respond to your pm. For a range it could be a few minutes to 12 hours most of the time.
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HeavenlyMagic
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𝒶 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓎𝑜𝓊 ˗ˏˋ ♡ ˎˊ˗ your feelings are absolutely valid, i am so proud of you and i love you so much. no matter what, i'm here for you. 𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒ you are not alone in this. i am with you. let's go through it together. ♡ i will never judge u for anything. ⟡ i'm more than happy to talk. 。 ₊°༺❤︎༻°₊ 。 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝓂𝑒 ༄ i'm in love with kindness, compassion, and empathy. i just love the love itself.  i believe the world be a beautiful place when everyone is compassionate and kind to each other. 🌸 ⋆。˚ there is nothing more beautiful to me than filling the heart with love and love only.  i love doing selfless deeds. ♡ i love prayers for others. i love this very existence. i believe in magic. ⭒ •─────────•-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-•─────────• i love you so much and so many people do. you just have not met them yet. ∞ -`♡´-
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GuiOakes
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/// Please send me personal request or personal message while I am away, I will get back to you as soon as I can. \\\ Hi there, I am NS and I am a verified listener on 7cups since 2020, if you are feeling low, if you are in pain and you want to rant out and need someone to hear you out, you can talk to me.  This is a safe place, I don't judge, I don't give advice, whatever happens between us stays between us, you can let yourself out, and I'll listen to you. I personally have gone through many issues alone when I didn't want to because I didn't have anyone, I try to be a person who I could have relied on when I went through my dark episodes in life, and I want to help you in the same way by being someone whom you can rely upon with your deepest and darkest problems. I know how it feels when life seems to be going in a downward spiral, but I can reassure you that while things may not seem fine, they will be better in long term. Its hard going through the hurdles of life alone, when faced with tough times, you don't have to go through it alone, you can rely on me, on us. Being a listener, don't hesitate to approach me if you want to talk about any topic you'd like. We can talk about anything you are going through to anything you are passionate about. Everyone is welcomed here, even listeners who might be going through something they wanna rant or discuss about but make sure to use your member account for that. I prioritize comfort, boundaries and listening above everything, if you do have any topics or any boundaries you feel uncomfortable discussing, let me know. I'll make sure not to cross any of them.  A note to myself and others who might be going through their own problems: You are a human, a flawed one. You make mistakes like everyone does, you aren't different from others. We all are different, all our problems are different but no matter how small they seem in your eyes, they are valid nonetheless. Happiness and Suffering and two sides of same coin called life. There will be times so tough you want to give up, and there will be times where you cannot contain your happiness. No matter how tough life seems right now, don't give up. You are valid. Your problems are valid. Your experiences are valid. Don't let people who say otherwise, influence you into thinking you are worthless, because most of the times, its self projection. Talk to me, ill listen. Don't let your negative self influence you into thinking everything's worthless and there's no point in talking about it, at a cosmos level, nothing really matters. But right now, in the moment, you are living, you are experiencing, so it does matter, at least right now. Its going to be alright, even if it doesn't in the moment feels so, let talk and open up and try to make things alright. pfp by wooma from shama- Shama - Utattemita/Miyashita Yuu - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpuyx_Y_Hw0] PS- I like to give huge and tight hugs, ill give you too, as much as you want :p​
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Justmeforyou
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Life can be tough sometimes, and feeling lost or alone is okay. It takes courage to reach out for help, and I want you to know you've taken a big step by considering chatting.  I have been where you are and know how it feels to be misunderstood and marginalized. But I know finding support, love, and acceptance is possible, so I'm here to help. I am a verified and trained listener with many years of experience supporting and guiding individuals. No matter what you're going through, whether it's depression, anxiety, loneliness, finances, break-ups, or bullying, I'm here to listen and offer a safe space to talk about your feelings.  I know it's not always easy to trust someone with your thoughts and emotions, but I want you to know I will always listen with empathy and compassion. I will not judge you and always keep our conversations confidential.   When we chat, we'll talk about whatever is on your mind, and I'll provide you with the support and guidance you need to move forward. Together, we'll work through your struggles and help you find a way to live your life to the fullest.   So, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.  I am here for you, and I am ready to listen and support you through whatever struggles you're facing. Take care, and I look forward to chatting with you soon. A Heartwarming Experience with "JustMeForYou" A Sweetheart and a Fantastic Listener! With an impressive 50 years of listening experience, Chris deserves sincere appreciation for the exceptional qualities he brings to this platform as a listener. His non-judgmental approach, coupled with a profound sense of empathy and compassion, sets him apart and, in my experience, may place him among the very best. Chris possesses an extraordinary talent for uplifting spirits, providing invaluable guidance, and offering the support necessary to navigate life's peaks and valleys. I express my deepest gratitude for all he has done for me. His genuine care and steadfast support have truly made a significant difference, and I consider myself fortunate to have connected with such an exceptional listener. She was 92.  We cried together.  It was a happy cry. I want to share a true story with you that has shown me the incredible power of compassion. Recently, I visited a nursing home where I met a 92-year-old woman who felt lonely, scared, and depressed. As we spoke, I realized what she needed was a connection with another person, someone who could offer comfort and companionship. I read a children's Bible at her request.  As we read, I held her hand. We cried together, and at that moment, I could feel her pain, but I also saw hope in her eyes. It was a small gesture, but it made a significant impact. By simply showing her kindness and compassion, I connected with her and brought some comfort.   It was an incredibly moving experience, reminding me of the importance of reaching out to those who may be lonely or isolated.  Seeing how a small act of kindness can instantly turn someone's day around is incredible.   So, if you can visit someone who is lonely or depressed, I encourage you to do so. Your presence and compassion can make all the difference, even if it's just for a short time. Let's spread kindness and love wherever we go and improve the world - one person at a time.  My Happiness Philosophy When I was a little boy, around 11 or 12 years old, I experienced a sense of sadness that lingered for several weeks. My parents noticed my distress and approached me with concern, hoping to understand better what was troubling me. Despite their efforts, I struggled to pinpoint the root of my feelings and underwent several medical tests that yielded no answers. It was clear that something was amiss, and I felt lost and disconnected from my usual self.  I turned to my mother for guidance, and she suggested I try reaching out to help someone in need. At such a young age, this proved to be a challenge for me, but my mother encouraged me to offer my time and assistance to our neighborhood veterinarian by taking their dogs for walks after school and on weekends, free of charge.   As it turned out, this simple act of kindness was transformative for me and set me on a path of helping others. Over the years, I have expanded my efforts from animals to people and served as a listener and mentor for over 50 years. These days, even in retirement, I have plenty of free time to continue supporting those in need through systems like 7Cups and in my community. I'm grateful to have found a sense of purpose and fulfillment through helping others, and it brings me great joy to know that I can make a positive difference in the lives of those around me.
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AGentleGlow
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Hello! My name is AGentleGlow (or Glow), and I'm a new listener here on 7 Cups. I have experience in volunteering and mental health, so wanted to give my time to those who may need someone to talk to. I do not judge, and can provide a compassionate and empathetic space for you to feel safe to communicate. You're brave, remember that ❤️
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mamaswisdom52
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I like listening to people and share positive energy
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ExploringMinds
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 █░█ █▀▀ █░░ █░░ █▀█ █▀█ ██▄ █▄▄ █▄▄ █▄█  This is (͡• ͜ʖ ͡•). I take REQ-only chats (if I decline your REQ, then it means I am occupied with other chats, for that I AM 🙏). Self-harm topics, a big ✘. Rude or arrogant behavior will be ⛔. Chat ✍ will be deleted. So, don't be surprised, it's just one of my habits. Other than that, everything is 👌.
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CriSun
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世上千千万万聆听者,我是之一。 "The world has millions of listeners, I'm the one of them."
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