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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.

soulsings
L Epitome 19 4686
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Sorry if you are a member or guest looking to chat, I am not currently accepting new personal requests for chats. You can browse for a listener. https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ . You may also find these helpful https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php     https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php Some people find that mindfulness helps them cope. The video Resource Library https://www.7cups.com/forum/mindfulness/ResourceLibrary_1062/2016presentMindfulnessVideos_72071/ If you might consider a paid text therapy on 7cups, then this may be of interest https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/ExcitingNewFeaturefor7CupsOnlineTherapyandCoaching_319430/ The other resource is various therapy topics  https://www.7cups.com/experts/catalog/topics/ All the best to you. Again sorry I cannot help you but my personal workload does not allow openings for that at this time.  
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Anomalia
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Hi all, I'm glad you've found my profile here! I truly love to listen and help others, and am particularly versed in eating disorders, work stress, and sexual assault, though happy to discuss anything, including sexual issues / sexuality. If you feel like you could use some extra support or help working through a problem, please reach out! I am not taking live chats right now, but can message back and forth not live if useful. I'm a former ambassador and still happy to support listeners or offer a place to vent when needed even though I no longer hold any formal position beyond listener after stepping down from my leadership roles. If you see me in the forums, you'll know I have a few favorite quotes around recovery and strength that I throw around all the time, so I'll share them here, too. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" "Never forget you are worth more than the value you place on yourself." "Every day might not be a good day but there is good in every day." Much love to all, Anomalia
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bluelotus99
L Epitome 19 20186
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jennysunrise8
L Pinnacle 13 10904
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Hi i am an adult/teen listener married with three children who are all adults now and you are welcome to message me anytime day or night 🙂 I really do enjoy talking to people of all ages dealing with a lot of different situations and i am fine with casual chats but you should take the lead and you can take all the time you need when it comes to saying whats on your mind i am ok with waiting and do not expect quick replies or every question i ask to be answered If i am in online mode (green) you can always expect an immediate response and chat and if i am in offline mode (red) i might not be able to have a live chat right away but just leave a message and i will get back to you however i usually do stay in offline mode even when i am on here so i might message back immediately I have many different interests and i am open to talking about almost anything however above all else i believe in communication and honesty between people and will let you know right away if its a topic that I cannot support you with i am very interested in and try to practice mindfulness every day and also clear communication If you are feeling stuck in your life right now I would love to help you work through it in whatever way you feel is best for you just let me know we can all choose to do something different at any time outside of the established habits and routines that we have created for ourselves you choose when and how but change is absolutely possible and it is never too late or if you just want to vent about something going on in your life you can do that too  😊 〰 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 🌀 ➰ 〰 7cups crisis resources  https://7cups.com/crisis/ [https://7cups.com/crisis/]   free confidential support from a helpline/hotline near you - online chat text or phone (international just put in your country)   https://findahelpline.com/ [https://findahelpline.com/]   Tiny Habits free program here on 7cups to easily add new habits into your life  https://tinyhabits.com/program/ [https://tinyhabits.com/program/]   sign up for a tiny habits coach  https://bjfogg.typeform.com/to/QXc0WJ great articles and resources on this amazing website Lifehack  https://bit.ly/2J75bK2 [https://bit.ly/2J75bK2] free procrastination workbook and self help modules  https://bit.ly/2GOcU3e [https://bit.ly/2GOcU3e] ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation  https://youtu.be/f7I2Upk5jqI [https://youtu.be/f7I2Upk5jqI] * https://youtu.be/ihO02wUzgkc [https://youtu.be/ihO02wUzgkc] Systematic Desensitization to reduce triggers that cause panic attacks or phobias  http://bit.ly/2yUhPbg [http://bit.ly/2yUhPbg]         great website everything related to SD and free ebook  http://web.csulb.edu/~tstevens/Desensit.htm [http://web.csulb.edu/~tstevens/Desensit.htm] visuals that help with breathing during panic attacks  https://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/stressed-gifs-breathing-exercises/ [https://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/stressed-gifs-breathing-exercises/] 7cups discussion on dealing with panic attacks  https://bit.ly/2MomF97 [https://bit.ly/2MomF97] 7cups discussion on reframing negative thoughts  https://bit.ly [https://bit.ly/2OnBaxv]/2OnBaxv [https://bit.ly/2OnBaxv] 30 grounding techniques to quiet the mind  https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques [https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques] 7cups discussion on managing negative internal dialogue  htt [https://bit.ly/2HOwCLl]ps://bit.ly/2HOwCLl [https://bit.ly/2HOwCLl] 24/7 youtube livestreams of relaxing sounds  https://youtu.be/63GF7qbr34U [https://youtu.be/63GF7qbr34U] * https://youtu.be/4qtD8RmvWn0 In a language as idiomatically stressed as English, opportunities for misreadings are bound to arise. By a mere backward movement of stress, a verb can become a noun, an act a thing. To refuse, to insist on saying no to what you believe is wrong, becomes at a stroke refuse, an insurmountable pile of garbage. - Ian McEwan
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Jenna
L Epitome 19 5854
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I only support the topics listed. All other topics will be referred to Browse Listeners [http://7cups.com/BrowseListeners]. Bipolar Disorder Sexual Assault (PTSD/Trauma) Terminal Illness ------------------------- ➼ All of my chats are 1 hour long and I offer short-term support. ➼ If you would like to chat with me, first please message me with a brief description of the support you are seeking and days/times that may work for you. I will then respond within 48 hours to let you know if I can take your chat and the times that may work for me. ➼ I follow the community guidelines and I expect you to as well. No off-site contact or sharing of personal info of any kind. ➼ I cannot take any kind of crisis chats due to not having the training or tools. We are also not a crisis intervention website. You will be referred to a helpline. We all battle things, and thankfully we don't have to do it alone even if it's just someone on the other side of the screen offering support. ------------------------- Hello, my name is Jenna and I am in my early thirties. I have been a part of this community for ten years. During this time, I have found that being here has positively impacted my well-being and given me the privilege to support others. In my free time, I enjoy attending church, spending time with my four dogs, listening to different genres of music, DYI crafts/projects, indulging in tacos, enjoying the outdoors in good weather, sleeping, and drawing. ------------------------- Twin Brian AnnaSilverberg Left-handed Pal BlueRivercares Listener Twins blithSun94, Kristynsmama, Teagan, Vivelespatates
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Rivelino3
L Sage 1949
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🇬🇧 "If nothing saves us from death, at least love should save us from life" 🇪🇸 "Si nada nos salva de la muerte, al menos el amor debería salvarnos de la vida" 🇬🇧Below is my profile, first in English, then in Spanish.  🇪🇸Abajo está mi perfil, primero en inglés, luego en español(no es fluido).    🇬🇧 Hello 💛 My name is Lusio/Bhavya/Riva. I speak English and Spanish. Apart from being a listener, I also am a ⭐Quality mentor and ⭐Chat supporter What I will try and offer in our chats - 💛Empathy I practice and have unconditional empathy for all, because I believe we all deserve love and kindness irrespective of anything and in any condition. This belief strengthens my ability to be empathetic in more situations than not. Hence, please feel safe to bring any topics to me without any worries of being empathized with.  💛 Respect for boundaries Safe place where boundaries are respected  💛No harmful judgements Feelings and emotions can be freely expressed without unnecessary judgements regarding them.Judging is human nature but I believe in judging to understand than hurting.I believe it's important to offer a space where you would be understood over anything that's been said or done, than guilting and punishing. I believe we are more than what we do, and irrespective of what we do, we all deserve love. Core of that belief is essentially that we all are more than what we do, and irrespective of it all we deserve to be understood and loved in all conditions.I think the world lacks it unfortunately, making it more so valuable to offer it and believe in it being the right way of life . 💛 Active listening skills Complete use of active listening skills allowing me to help you feel safe, understood and attended to. 💛 Communication skills Focus on high standard of communication skills allowing me to make chats feel safe with increased clarity and kindness  💛 Graduate degree in psychology Having a graduate degree in applied psychology  allows me to introduce more knowledge and honed skills when coming to discussing most issues and offer high level of professionalism. 🇪🇸 Hola 💛  Mi nombre es Lusio/Bhavya/Riva.  Hablo Inglés Y Español(no es fluido). Además de ser un oyente, también soy ⭐un Mentor de calidad y  ⭐ Seguidor de chat.  Lo que intentaré ofrecer en nuestros chats:  💛Empatía Practico y tengo empatía incondicional por todos, porque creo que todos merecemos amor y bondad independientemente de cualquier cosa y en cualquier condición.  Esta creencia fortalece mi capacidad de ser empático en la mayoría de las situaciones.  Por lo tanto, siéntete seguro de traerme cualquier tema sin preocuparte de sentir empatía.   💛 Respeto a los límites  Lugar seguro donde se respetan los límites  💛Sin juicios perjudiciales  Los sentimientos y las emociones pueden expresarse libremente sin juicios innecesarios al respecto.Juzgar es la naturaleza humana pero yo creo en juzgar para entender que para lastimar.Creo que es importante ofrecer un espacio donde te entiendan por encima de todo lo que se ha dicho o hecho, en lugar de culpar y castigar.  Creo que somos más de lo que hacemos, e independientemente de lo que hagamos, todos merecemos amor.El núcleo de esa creencia es esencialmente que todos somos más de lo que hacemos y, independientemente de ello, todos merecemos ser comprendidos y amados en todas las condiciones.Creo que lamentablemente el mundo carece de él, por lo que es más valioso ofrecerlo y creer que es la forma correcta de vida.  💛 Habilidades de escucha activa Uso completo de las habilidades de escucha activa que me permiten ayudarte a sentirte seguro, comprendido y atendido.  💛 Habilidades de comunicación   Centrarse en un alto nivel de habilidades de comunicación que me permita hacer que los chats se sientan seguros con mayor claridad y amabilidad.  💛 Licenciatura en psicología  Tener un título de posgrado en psicología aplicada me permite introducir más conocimientos y habilidades perfeccionadas cuando se trata de discutir la mayoría de los temas y ofrecer un alto nivel de profesionalismo. 🇬🇧 I may tend to take time sometimes when responding, or might abandon the chat due to reasons of my own, hope that can be taken into account when messaging me. I try to stay but have some health needs 💛. I will drop 🦴 when I feel in need of taking time.  🇪🇸 Es posible que a veces tiendo a tomarme un tiempo al responder, o puedo abandonar el chat debido a mis propias razones, espero que eso se pueda tener en cuenta al enviarme un mensaje. Hago todo lo posible para quedar, pero tengo que irme debido a mis necesidades de salud.💛💛Dejaré caer 🦴 cuando necesite tomarme un tiempo
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Ranaeil
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Hello, thank you for finding me on 7 cups! You can call me Rana, if that's easier! I'm a female in my mid 30s. I know how tough it can be to want to talk to someone about what you are feeling. I will try my best to listen to whatever problems you may be having, but my listening strengths are in general anxiety, social anxiety, grief, and disabilities. I've also dealt with self esteem issues. I can't guarantee solutions, only a shoulder to lean on when you need it and open ears to hear you out. Topics that I do not talk about: •Pregnancy •Childcare If my status is set to offline, please feel free to leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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Sibafo
L Paragon 1034
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🥀Hi!I am Siba 😜 .Welcome to my profile, I'll like to listen to you, I am a  Verified listener .My hobbies are reading and writing.💖 You can write to me about all that's spiritual,nightmares and hallucinations but also other topics.🤔 I look forward to hearing from you😏.
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LandOfHopesx3
L Veteran 12 2153
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Not taking new chats for the moment ▪️About me▪️  I have dealt with depression, anxiety and student life. I have quite an hectic life and a busy lifestyle but helping people out is my passion! I am an artsy person who loves reading and nature! Light hearted chats are always welcomed!  ▪️Members▪️ I would love to hear how I could help you out at the start of the conversation. I would like to know what you expect from me :) If my status is online you can send me a message or a request and I will get back to you. If busy or offline you can contact me to schedule a chat. I only take chats related to the topics you see under my profile and light hearted chats as well ❤️ My member chats last about 50 minutes, if you would like to continue the conversation we can schedule a chat for another day. If you have been my member before you are most welcome to update me on your situation and how you are doing, I would love to hear from you! ▪️Listeners▪️ Academy mentor: Please feel free to reach out to me if in need of an Internship mentor ^~^ I would love to try to support you through your journey! Let me know if you have any questions about the internship project! Peer Supporter: My listener support after a challenging chat or stressful listening events lasts around 30 minutes. Please reach out in case you might need support or would like to talk about it!  You are welcome to reach out to me about any questions/issues with the site as well🤍 Light-hearted conversations are also welcomed. One day you will fly so high, you won't feel the pain
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coolvibes
L Marvel 10 2334
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Welcome to my Igloo, Please, come sit by the fire and relax with me for a while.... Hello, thanks for finding me on 7cups. I promise to do my best to help you feel heard. I look forward to speaking with you so just leave a message.I have had an exciting adventure continuing to grow as a listener. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing moments of their day with them. I live with the philosophy that you're never too old to learn something new. Being open to learning is what keeps us young mentally, no matter how fragile our bodies get. I look forward to connecting with you.
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Harsvin
L Paragon 11 4201
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Hi, my name is Harsvin. Thank you for stumbling upon my profile. I’m a listener since 2015, and it’s been a long journey on this site that has helped to shape me into a compassionate and caring individual who truly understands the importance of being there for someone. I’m currently a Quality Ambassador for the AL Team Click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/ActiveListeningTrainingsTestsWhatYouShouldKnow_56907/] to learn more about Active Listening Tests You can check the updates threads of each test here AL 1 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ActiveListeningTestsListenerQuizzes_2102/ActiveListening1Updates_294348/?post=3237880], AL2 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest2GradingUpdates_300791/], AL3 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest3GradingUpdates_300792/], and AL4 Updates [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/General_2422/2023ActiveListeningTest4GradingUpdates_300794/] to know when badges have been last updated. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions to ask regarding Active Listening Tests, or need guidance on your ongoing chats. It's my pleasure to help.
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Raspberrycheesecake
L Master 11 596
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Currently not taking member chats, please go to Browse Listeners [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] to reach out to another listener! ★ Welcome to my profile - I am Rasp. I love cats, reading and listening to music. I know what it feels like to be alone and needing a non-judgemental ear to listen to you. I know that sometimes it is hard to take that step. But it's good that you decided to reach out! ★ Verified Adult-Teen Listener • Support Session Leader • Intern Graduate (with Honors) • Peer Support • Verified Listener Team • Global Mod • Internship Mentor • Adult/Teen Quality Mentor • Support Team Leader For Eating Disorders • Community Mentor Leader For Eating Disorders • Q and A Team • Doorkeeper • Teen Transiting Mentor ★ Self-Harm Recovery (Adults) - Monday's at 3:15PM EDT • Eating Disorders (Adults) - Friday at 6PM EDT ★ Listeners - Find me in the LSR. Members - Feel free to message me when I am offline, my messages are a safe place for you!
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