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Listener Classifieds (November 2026) Listeners Post Here and Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
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 4 hours ago
...See more This space is for Listeners currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): * Are you an adult, teen, or ATL? * Gender: * Languages you speak: * How long you've been a listener: * Topics you'll support: * Topics you don’t support: * Lived experience: * Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? * Your availability (in EST time) and day(s), if applicable Do you support DID? Follow the link to this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/Classifieds_360/ListenerClassifiedsDissociativeIdentityDisorderDID_339333] Thank you for being a valued volunteer in our community and a vital part of this life-changing work! ------------------------- If you're getting value out of 7 Cups, please consider donating to keep our community going. Back us here. [https://www.7cups.com/back-us/] 💙
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NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 Friday
...See more Any new member of the NAMI Community who introduces themselves and takes the NAMI Oath will receive the NAMI Oath Badge. Please copy, paste, sign and date the following NAMI Oath within this thread: NAMI Oath I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, 7 Cups members and NAMI supporters. I pledge to help support NAMI's mission and to dedicate myself to building better lives for anyone affected by mental illness. I pledge to always try my best to be a positive influence and make a difference in the lives of others. I pledge to be #stigmafree and respectful of anyone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. I will educate, advocate and listen to others' experiences without judgment or bias. I will encourage acceptance and understanding. When I see that someone needs more than the peer support I can provide, I will refer them to professional help and appropriate resources. I pledge to make my own self-care a priority and recognize when I need to take extra time to take care of my own mental health. I will keep these promises and I will do everything in my power to promote mental health, healing, and wellness within myself, my fellow members and my world. I believe that no one should face mental illness alone and I pledge to provide peer support to anyone who reaches out to the NAMI Community for help. Signed: Date:
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Listener Classifieds: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
by Heather225
Last post
 October 3rd
...See more This space is for Listeners who actively and currently support the topic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to introduce themselves. Members: review the replies below to find someone who aligns with your needs. Remember to check their listener bios for further information before connecting. Listeners, please share the following details: Are you an adult, teen, or ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: Languages you speak: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your experience with DID: Any other things a member should know: (Optional) Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable: (Listeners, if at any point you no longer accept DID chats or wish to update your information, contact me or CheeryMango to delete or edit your response)
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First Responders Community Check-in: November
by River
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 24 minutes ago
...See more Hello everyone! Welcome to our very first community check-in! 💚 Whether you've had a particularly difficult shift, been carrying something around for a while, or simply need a space to pause and check in with yourself, this post is for you. Working in a first responder role can come with experiences and pressures that are difficult to explain to people who haven't lived them. Sometimes, you spend so much time showing up for others that there's very little room left to acknowledge what you're carrying yourself. And sometimes, you might not even know how you're feeling until you finally get a moment to breathe. You deserve a space where you can check in, too. This community is for all first responders and those connected to their work, including: EMS and Paramedics, Firefighters, Police and Law Enforcement, Medical and Hospital Workers, Families of First Responders And if your role doesn't fit neatly into one of these categories, you're welcome here, too! A smol reminder about this space You are welcome to comment on this check-in post as many times as you'd like, whether that's once today or whenever you need to check in again. You don't have to wait for a new check-in post to share what's on your mind. You are also welcome to make your own separate posts whenever you want. If something deserves its own space, whether it's a difficult experience, a small win, a question, or something you simply need to get off your chest, please feel free to post about it. If you haven't seen it yet, we've also started a discussion about the possibility of creating a dedicated First Responders Community here on 7 Cups!  If this is something you'd like to see, please check out the post and consider filling out the short interest form linked there. Your input can help us understand what our community needs and build a stronger case for creating this space. 👉 Read the post and share your interest here! [https://forms.gle/5did3oULnu8C8asXA] If you're comfortable sharing, here are a few questions to get us started. Feel free to answer whichever ones resonate with you, or share something entirely different:  * How have you been doing lately, honestly? Not just how you've been telling everyone else you're doing, but how have you been? * What's something you wish more people understood about your role or what it's like to be in your position? You don't have to answer all of these. You can simply say hello, share a little about your day, or let us know you're checking in.  Thank you for being here, and for the ways you show up for others. You matter beyond the work you do, too. We are looking forward to building this space with you all. 💚 Using our community taglist: @Darkgalaxy55555 @Remina @likeatattoo @Punkin89 @berrycheesecake90 @RunningMachine @scorpionpolktanktree @interestingRoss @Brightwords12 @justmiles @RoseGarden149 @persistentStrings6409 @rationalBunny4381 @AnxiousOrange00 @OfficerDerek1999 @ivoryFan8651 @conscientiousFriend7743 @RossyPuppy @HourglassEMT @FlightMedic38 @peonybabez @River @AceSkoli @carrotgoosoup @Politeocean @selfconfidentShade7055 @Minimum00 @MooshyMushroom @reliableBalloon5931 @cottoncandy67 @LexListens2025 @HourglassEMT 
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🚑 Could We Use a Dedicated First Responders Subcommunity? 🚒
by Remina
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Hi everyone! Many of you may already know that we occasionally open our First Responders Support Room for pop-up open chats, giving members a place to connect with others who understand some of the unique experiences that come with working in first response and related fields. I've been thinking about how we could take that support a step further. What if we had an entire First Responders Subcommunity here on 7 Cups? A dedicated space where people could connect, share experiences, discuss the challenges of their work, and find support from others who understand the world they're navigating. I'm envisioning a space that could include topics such as: * EMS and Paramedics: The realities of emergency medical services, difficult calls, and the emotional toll of the job. * Firefighters: Navigating the demands, stressors, and experiences of fire service. * Police and Law Enforcement: Finding support around the unique challenges of the profession. * Medical and Hospital Workers: A place for nurses, doctors, technicians, patient care staff, and others working in healthcare. * Families of First Responders: Supporting the loved ones who carry their own worries, stress, and challenges. * Self-Care and Resources: Sharing healthy coping strategies, helpful resources, burnout prevention ideas, and ways to care for ourselves while caring for others. These are just starting ideas! I'd love to see a space that reflects what our community members actually need, rather than making assumptions about what would be helpful. Working in these fields can mean witnessing difficult things, experiencing loss, carrying stress home, or feeling like it's hard to explain what you've been through to someone who hasn't experienced something similar. Sometimes, connecting with someone who gets it can make a real difference. This is where I need your help! I've put together a short Google Form to gather information about interest in a dedicated First Responders Subcommunity. The more responses we receive, the better we can demonstrate that there is a genuine need and interest in creating a more permanent space for this kind of support. 👉 Share Your Interest Here! [https://forms.gle/5did3oULnu8C8asXA] You don't have to be a first responder to participate in this discussion! Whether you work in one of these fields, are a family member of someone who does, support these communities in another capacity, or simply believe this would be a valuable addition to 7 Cups, your feedback is welcome. Filling out the form doesn't guarantee that a subcommunity will be created, but it will help us understand the level of interest and what people would like to see included. Let's talk about it! What would you most want to see in a First Responders Subcommunity? Are there specific topics, resources, or types of support that you think are missing? Is there a group of workers or family members you'd especially like to see represented? I'd love to hear your thoughts below, too! Thank you for helping explore ways we can make 7 Cups a more supportive place for the people who spend so much of their lives supporting others. ❤️
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When You Clock Out, But Your Brain Doesn't
by Remina
Last post
 October 20th
...See more For our first responders, healthcare workers, and anyone whose job involves caring for patients or responding to people in crisis, I wanted to open up a conversation about something that doesn't always get talked about: how much of our work follows us home, even after our shift ends. When you work in these fields, you can see and experience things that are difficult to process. You might witness someone experiencing the worst day of their life, deal with situations that stay in your mind long after they've passed, or carry the weight of knowing that someone was hurting and you could only do so much to help. Sometimes, you want to talk about what happened during your shift, but you don't. Maybe you don't want to burden your loved ones with the things you've seen. Maybe you feel like someone who hasn't worked in the field wouldn't understand. Or maybe the experiences are so heavy that you don't even know how to put them into words. Sometimes, keeping it to yourself feels easier than trying to explain it to someone else. Then there's the challenge of actually coming down after a shift. When you're at work, you may spend hours in a state of heightened awareness, constantly assessing situations, anticipating problems, making decisions, and being ready to respond at a moment's notice. You learn to keep moving because people are depending on you. But what happens when you get home and you're finally supposed to relax? Your shift might be over, but your mind is still replaying conversations, thinking about patients, remembering difficult moments, or staying alert as if something else is about to happen. You might feel irritable, exhausted but unable to unwind, or disconnected from the people around you. Even simple things, like sitting on the couch and enjoying a quiet evening, can feel surprisingly difficult when your brain hasn't gotten the memo that it's safe to slow down. And sometimes, you might not even realize how much you've been carrying until you finally stop moving. You deserve to have space to process what you experience, too. Being the person who helps others through difficult moments doesn't mean those moments don't affect you. And you don't have to be unaffected by your work to be good at what you do. I'd love to open up this conversation to anyone who can relate. Do you ever struggle with leaving work at work? Do you find it difficult to relax after a shift, or do you ever feel like you can't fully explain what you experience to the people in your life? If you're comfortable sharing, I'd love to hear about your experiences. What does it look like for you when work follows you home? Have you found anything that helps you switch out of work mode, or are you still figuring that part out? Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. You don't have to share specific patient details or anything you're not ready to talk about. Sometimes, it helps just to know that other people understand what you're going through. You spend so much of your time showing up for others. This can be a space to talk about how it affects you, too. Our taglist of first responders and interested people. @Darkgalaxy55555 @Remina @likeatattoo @Punkin89 @berrycheesecake90 @RunningMachine @scorpionpolktanktree @interestingRoss @Brightwords12 @justmiles @RoseGarden149 @persistentStrings6409 @rationalBunny4381 @AnxiousOrange00 @OfficerDerek1999 @ivoryFan8651 @conscientiousFriend7743 @RossyPuppy @HourglassEMT @FlightMedic38 @MissMonaBlue @peonybabez @River @AceSkoli (Please PM me if you're a first responder or interested in first responder support)
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📢 Calling All First Responders: Help Plan Future Chats & Discussions
by Remina
Last post
 October 9th
...See more Hello everyone! I'm looking at expanding activities in the First Responders room and would love your input. I'm trying to determine the best days and times (EST) to offer open chats and guided discussions that I've been working on. If you're a first responder and weren't tagged, that simply means we haven't crossed paths yet. Please feel free to introduce yourself and let me know if you'd like to be involved! I'd also love to hear from anyone interested in helping host discussions or open chats in the First Responders room. Please use the form below when replying: Username: First Responder Role (Optional): Days/Times Available (EST): Interested in Hosting First Responders Chats? (Yes/No): Please note: The First Responders room is intended to be a supportive space where first responders can discuss experiences, challenges, and topics they may not feel comfortable sharing in other rooms. Members and listeners who are not first responders are welcome to join, provided they respect the purpose of the room and help maintain a safe and supportive environment for those it was created to serve. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you! @Darkgalaxy55555 @likeatattoo @Punkin89 @berrycheesecake90 @RunningMachine @scorpionpolktanktree @interestingRoss @Brightwords12 @justmiles @RoseGarden149 @persistentStrings6409 @rationalBunny4381 @AnxiousOrange00 @OfficerDerek1999 @ivoryFan8651 @conscientiousFriend7743 @RossyPuppy @HourglassEMT @FlightMedic38 @MissMonaBlue  
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First Responder Open Chat
by Remina
Last post
 February 22nd
...See more Hello! I am Remina.  We now have a pop up First Responders Support group. You can expect this to be open at least 3 times a week or more if you can get a mod to open it. I have created discussions. I am open to feedback.
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Mental Health
by HippieChik1975
Last post
 March 13th, 2025
...See more Do mental health care workers count as health care workers?
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HealthCare Workers Support Session Resumes!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 November 2nd, 2024
...See more Hello all,  I want to inform everyone that we'll have a Healthcare Workers Support Session starting this Sunday, 13th of October noon ET time zone in Support Session group chat. All healthcare workers are invited to join and participate. The session will be led by @politeIdea3408. Listeners who are healthcare workers are also welcome to join from their member accounts to join and participate. We look forward to seeing you there! Note: If anyone like to host some support sessions, please do send me a pm at @ASilentObserver Any and all help will be much appreciated.
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Introducing... Support Session for Health Care Workers (HCW) Members
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 October 26th, 2024
...See more Hello everyone, I hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday and taking some time for themselves. I am excited and pleased to introduce Support Sessions for Health Care Workers (HCW) Members in the Group Chats. The session will take place every Monday at 12.00 PM Eastern Time (4.00 PM GMT) in the Support Session Room. It will be hosted by @Brightfuture82 & @TheRandomEMT Brief Background: Early in January 2022, a couple of members reached out to discuss the potential to bring support to healthcare worker members and they would be benefitted to have a dedicated space and that time we introduced a dedicated forum page for HealthCare Worker Members [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/]. Fast forward to the present time, @brightfuture82 & @HelpfulDiamond reached out about scaling up the support for healthcare worker members. We discussed organizing and hosting support sessions. They worked on the discussion script, finalizing the date and time for the session, and other specifics. Both went above and beyond to actualize the idea of having support sessions. I am grateful to both for taking lead on this front and bringing some more support for healthcare worker members. I look forward to scaling it up further so we can have more support sessions. I hope all healthcare worker members find these sessions helpful. Key Notes: * All Listeners who are HealthCare Workers, please join from your member account to share your personal experiences while being on the listener account, please ensure to support fellow healthcare members during the support session. Being mindful of our account boundaries would be helpful. * If you have any topic suggestions on which we can discuss more in-depth in future support sessions, please reach out either to @brightFuture82, @helpfuldiamond, or @ASilentObserver (me). * If you are interested to host a support session on HealthCare Workers Support, please apply here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6xM-bHb1VK1w0BcVU0-S-xCxgxYfIJ9kRP1M_-ZNzABpU2w/viewform]. * If you are a HealthCare Worker, please introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/IntroduceYourselftothe7CupsHealthcareWorkersSupportSpace_270040/]
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Introduce Yourself to the 7 Cups Healthcare Workers Support Space!!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 January 27th, 2024
...See more Hi and Welcome to 7 Cups 👋 We are excited to have you here with us & want to get to know you. Please use this space to introduce yourself to our community and get to know fellow healthcare workers and their stories. Please feel free to share your story. We are all here to listen and support you. ❤️ Please share your story with us? ✨How can we best support you? ------------------------- 💜 Here is a resource you may find helpful: Find Welcome Pack here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/Introducing7CupsWelcomePackMembersListeners_238986/] 👥 You can also join Sharing Circle Room or Support Room 24/7 to share and get support. Click here to join! [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] (Note: If you are unable to access group chatrooms, you probably may need certain badges to unlock them, check here for more information. - Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/ASilentObserversOffice_2008/BadgesRequiredtoUnlockSupportRooms_213011/]) 🌱 We have some growth paths that you may like to try. Explore them here [https://www.7cups.com/path/modifier/community/]! 💬 All texts in blue color are hyperlinked and clickable.
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Weekly Prompt#1: 5 Affirmations For Yourself
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 April 25th, 2023
...See more Hello everyone and I hope you are all having a bit easier week. How are you all feeling? I am starting the Prompt Series with the goal can share our thoughts and supporting each other by responding to the comments and thoughts in this thread. As a healthcare worker, you may have a tighter schedule, and may not be easy to catch up on things talked about or discussed here all the time. But through these prompts threads, we can stay connected and support each other and create and build a growth path for each other. I will start our first prompt with a profound quote that I embrace and I hope you all like it too. "Everything at its own pace happens. The gardener may water with a hundred buckets; Fruits arrive only in its season." -- Kabir The weekly prompt of the week: Write 5 Affirmations For Yourself! It is easier to forget about oneself when you are serving the community and thinking about the community. But, please know you are part of that community too, so taking a few seconds to think about oneself is a good start. ------------------------- Suggested Threads To Check * If you are a healthcare worker, introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/IntroduceYourselftothe7CupsHealthcareWorkersSupportSpace_270040/] * HealthCareWorkers Support Session (Every Monday) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/IntroducingSupportSessionforHealthCareWorkersHCWMembers_284683/]
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Constantly questioning whether I’m doing the right thing
by MarP
Last post
 April 3rd, 2023
...See more Hi everyone. Putting this here to ask for help if anyone can relate. I’m an allied health professional that works in intensive care. I haven’t been practicing long. Coming up on 2 years. It didn’t used to be like this so much at the start of my job. But nowadays I’ve been sinking deeper into this rut where pretty much every single day I wonder whether or not I did/said the right thing for/to a patient and how it could affect their life. It’s been getting worse the longer I practice and it’s been driving my well-being into the ground. I know it’s part of the job and every day we are called to make decisions using clinical judgement often with limited information until more comes about dependent on the patients response and clinical course. I know there are many things I cannot control. And yet somehow I feel responsible and criticize and place blame/guilt on myself for anything that doesn’t go quite “right” or anything I say that is not exactly how I planned to say it. I belittle myself over any medical error (both actual and self-perceived) no matter the degree because they all are a big deal to me. I feel like this has been putting a lot of pressure on myself and is killing my confidence, sense of competence, and self-esteem in my job. I feel I am so concerned about being careful and not making a mistake that it is affecting my decisionmaking and time management. If anyone can relate, any tips for overcoming this? Appreciate your insight and time.
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Weekly Prompt #2: How Do You Handle Stress?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 8th, 2023
...See more Hello all, As you may know, we started weekly prompts to discuss and support each other. Today's prompt is focused on stress management. I think the stress is unimaginable being a healthcare worker. One has to go through a lot every day. While I was browsing the Internet, I found this and I hope you may find it relatable and helpful to handle your stress. Given that, this week's prompt is: What does cause you stress? How do you handle it? Please share anything and everything you are comfortable with. We are here discussing and hopefully encouraging and keeping each other accountable to take care of ourselves. ------------------------- Suggested thread to check * If you are a healthcare worker, introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/IntroduceYourselftothe7CupsHealthcareWorkersSupportSpace_270040/] * HealthCareWorkers Support Session (Every Monday) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/IntroducingSupportSessionforHealthCareWorkersHCWMembers_284683/] * * Weekly Prompt#1: 5 Affirmations For Yourself [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/HealthcareWorkersSupport_2357/WeeklyPrompt15AffirmationsForYourself_296265/?post=3187276]

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