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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 (October 2026) Listeners Post Here and Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
Last post
 October 15th
...See more Happy October!! 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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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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The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (Oct 26)
by MeilleureAmie
Last post
 11 minutes ago
...See more Welcome to this week's Community Beacon [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/CommunitySpace_2539/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/?p=2]! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition in which we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand in the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a difference in someone else's day.  🌟 The Recognition Board 🌟 Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day of the week (1 day = 1 star). Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge! Congratulations to everyone who has earned stars for their acts of community spirit!  @Amanda84 - 2 > 183 ⭐ @Ivy229 - 7 > 167 ⭐ @fossilfellow - 2 > 152 ⭐ @Diinnaa - 7 > 143 ⭐ @Minimum00 - 7 > 111 ⭐ @MentalHealthMatters01 - 2 > 96 ⭐ @stormieandpaws - 6 > 76 ⭐ @ACozyBunny - 1 > 57 ⭐ @mytwistedsoul - 2 > 43 ⭐ @Mooniey - 1 > 18 ⭐ @YourCaringConfidant - 209 ⭐ @trueconfidant123 - 148 ⭐ @Magicpawsoffuture - 135 ⭐ @SparkyGizmo - 101 ⭐ @MeilleureAmie - 89 ⭐ @AffyAvo - 62 ⭐ @TheGeminiInMe - 62 ⭐ @sereneMango2512 - 43 ⭐ @SkilledChatter - 39 ⭐ @AReineRose - 38 ⭐ @QuietWillow00 - 36 ⭐ @AsherTree - 35 ⭐ @Sunisshiningandsoareyou - 29 ⭐ @Hermione010 - 23 ⭐ @Luminity125 - 17 ⭐ @cheerfulKiwi1776 - 16 ⭐ @Rebekah - 11 ⭐ @ABoxofChocolates2 - 9 ⭐ @Joyfulflowers - 8 ⭐ @IvoryNotes - 6 ⭐ @funnyAvocado3000 - 5 ⭐ @quietPlace4271 - 4 ⭐ @Sharing3312 - 2 ⭐ @wuxily - 2 ⭐ @Ednamius - 1 ⭐ @discreetPlace4219 - 1 ⭐ @DubstepDadT - 1 ⭐ If any numbers are off, feel free to let me know! ------------------------- 💙 This Week’s Asks 💙 * Check the Newbie Hub [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/] for people introducing themselves [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/], and drop into their posts to acknowledge them * Greet someone in the Welcome thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] (click the >> to go to the most recent page) * Spend an hour in one of the member rooms, especially during a time of low activity. Welcome everyone who enters the chatrooms to make them feel seen. Click here to visit the Group Chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]. * Visit our brand new Social Support Room (click here) [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_7cf7eb2ac0e1e704-3i7aTds2MqETdj1gSmEVA] and take the lead on some icebreakers or games! * Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0], the Listener Quick Guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu], or a self-help guide [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=15546ab78aa81dea4c928fa0b099aa1c87afb408adb907c9170e26273e2102cfJmltdHM9MTc3MzI3MzYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=39072312-8b6a-6d87-0f74-30cc8a7e6c89&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuN2N1cHMuY29tL3NlbGYtaGVscC8&ntb=1] * Apply for a leadership role! Listeners click here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/leadership/]. Members, click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/7CupsMemberRolesMasterlist_318359/]! If you can do even one of these things, whether just once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know what you did to support our community! It can be anything, not just things on the list (even kindness tasks for yourself!).  ✨ Remember: showing up to this thread each day represents 1 star, and you can earn up to 7 stars each week. So, do mention your star count for the day; it makes my job so much easier and keeps the Recognition Board shining accurately ✨ Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness! 
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The Weekly Beacon: Small ways to help the community! (Oct 19)
by MeilleureAmie
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more Welcome to this week's Community Beacon [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/CommunitySpace_2539/TheWeeklyBeaconSmallwaystohelpthecommunity_377289/?p=2]! For those who might be new to this initiative, The Weekly Beacon is our new tradition in which we share simple, small ways you can lend a hand in the community. The heart of 7 Cups has always been the people in it, and you do not need official badges, special training, or hours of free time to make a difference in someone else's day.  🌟 The Recognition Board 🌟 Every day you reply to these weekly threads to let us know you completed one of the tasks, you earn a star. You can earn up to 7 each week for each day of the week (1 day = 1 star). Once you earn 30 stars, you will receive the exclusive "All for one" badge! Congratulations to everyone who has earned stars for their acts of community spirit!  @YourCaringConfidant - 1 > 208 ⭐ @Amanda84 - 7 > 176 ⭐ @Ivy229 - 7 > 160 ⭐ @fossilfellow - 7 > 145 ⭐ @Diinnaa - 7 > 136 ⭐ @Magicpawsoffuture - 3 > 132 ⭐ @Minimum00 - 7 > 104 ⭐ @MentalHealthMatters01 - 7 > 89 ⭐ @MeilleureAmie - 3 > 86 ⭐ @stormieandpaws - 5 > 71 ⭐ @ACozyBunny - 4 > 53 ⭐ @SkilledChatter - 1 > 38 ⭐ @mytwistedsoul - 4 > 39 ⭐ @Mooniey - 2 > 16 ⭐ @wuxily - 1 > 1 ⭐ @trueconfidant123 - 148 ⭐ @SparkyGizmo - 101 ⭐ @AffyAvo - 62 ⭐ @TheGeminiInMe - 62 ⭐ @sereneMango2512 - 43 ⭐ @AReineRose - 38 ⭐ @QuietWillow00 - 36 ⭐ @AsherTree - 35 ⭐ @Sunisshiningandsoareyou - 29 ⭐ @Hermione010 - 23 ⭐ @Luminity125 - 17 ⭐ @cheerfulKiwi1776 - 16 ⭐ @Rebekah - 11 ⭐ @ABoxofChocolates2 - 9 ⭐ @Joyfulflowers - 8 ⭐ @IvoryNotes - 6 ⭐ @funnyAvocado3000 - 5 ⭐ @quietPlace4271 - 4 ⭐ @Sharing3312 - 2 ⭐ @Ednamius - 1 ⭐ @discreetPlace4219 - 1 ⭐ @DubstepDadT - 1 ⭐ If any numbers are off, feel free to let me know! ------------------------- 💙 This Week’s Asks 💙 * Check the Newbie Hub [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/] for people introducing themselves [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/], and drop into their posts to acknowledge them * Greet someone in the Welcome thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/WelcomeIntroductionsto7Cups_1163/Welcometo7CupsIntroduceyourselfhere_331308/] (click the >> to go to the most recent page) * Spend an hour in one of the member rooms, especially during a time of low activity. Welcome everyone who enters the chatrooms to make them feel seen. Click here to visit the Group Chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]. * Visit our brand new Social Support Room (click here) [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_7cf7eb2ac0e1e704-3i7aTds2MqETdj1gSmEVA] and take the lead on some icebreakers or games! * Give out a resource to someone! Examples: the 7 Cups Basics [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0], the Listener Quick Guide [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu], or a self-help guide [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=15546ab78aa81dea4c928fa0b099aa1c87afb408adb907c9170e26273e2102cfJmltdHM9MTc3MzI3MzYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=39072312-8b6a-6d87-0f74-30cc8a7e6c89&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuN2N1cHMuY29tL3NlbGYtaGVscC8&ntb=1] * Apply for a leadership role! Listeners click here [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/leadership/]. Members, click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/HsHangout_1970/7CupsMemberRolesMasterlist_318359/]! If you can do even one of these things, whether just once or for multiple days this week, please reply to this thread and let me know what you did to support our community! It can be anything, not just things on the list (even kindness tasks for yourself!).  ✨ Remember: showing up to this thread each day represents 1 star, and you can earn up to 7 stars each week. So, do mention your star count for the day; it makes my job so much easier and keeps the Recognition Board shining accurately ✨ Thank you for helping bring our community closer together through everyday acts of kindness! 
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A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
by TheSoulHeaven
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more Sometimes, people are fighting battles that nobody knows about. A little kindness, a little patience, or simply being understood can mean more than we realize. ‎You never know how much lighter someone’s day might become because of the way you treat them.
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As needed reply section 10/29
by Magicpawsoffuture
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more  Last time I check that section had over 30 posts waiting for reply’s. I did a few of them . lets give community members attention and care  that is needed. If we all pitch in we can get that list down for sure .
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When there’s no place to turn to …?
by blueHouse663
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more I don’t even know how to express how I’ve been feeling, most recently. What does a person do when they know they’re not good? Has relentlessly tried the most things to figure out and address all the constant pressing issues/trauma/emptiness. Pushing forward. Therapy. Prayer. Even reaching out to “family”. 988. Writing/journaling. I’m so regrettably out of options. I feel more stifled and stuck than ever. The feeling that there’s no safe place to break in openly, not just in my head and heart. I’m drowning, in slow motion on repeat. All I ever wanted was to be worthy. A priority. Fought for for once. Protected. So crushed. Left with pain, traumatic memories, limited support, yet demanding and important responsibilities. I never want to abandon my babies. I just feel like the resilience. I developed. Maintained. Fought to never lose, has reached a breaking point. An inevitable fork in the road. One I tried to escape. The other set of shoes have dropped. I don’t know what else to do. Defeated.
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Be Honest 💕
by Amanda84
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more If you had to be honest in this exact moment, no mask, no filter, what word or sentence would describe how you feel?
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Your seat is open
by compassionateWaterfall4555
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more "If your brain has too many tabs open today, drop a color in the comments 🟢 / 🟡 / 🔴 to show where your energy is at—or just say hi if you need a quiet ear." * 🟢 Doing okay, just passing through / happy to chat * 🟡 A bit overwhelmed, tired, or carrying a lot this week * 🔴 Really struggling today and could use a gentle space to let it out 💬 If you picked yellow or red (or even if you didn't): my inbox/chat is open on here. No fixing, no pressure, no weird expectations—just someone who will genuinely sit with whatever you're feeling. ✨ Quick reminder: You don't have to carry it all by yourself.
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Struggling with overthinking and anxiety in highschool
by anniebananieee
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone! I’m a high school senior, and I’ve been struggling with something for a while now that I don’t really know how to explain to people. It started during my junior year, around March, when I was sick and had a really bad sore throat. I kept swallowing because it helped soothe my throat, but some guys in my class started making fun of me for it. Ever since then, I’ve become extremely aware of swallowing, and it’s been so hard to stop thinking about it. I constantly notice the saliva building up in my mouth, and I feel like I’m always aware of when I need to swallow. It’s especially frustrating in class because I want to focus on my lessons, but my attention keeps going back to it. Sometimes I worry that other people can hear me swallowing, so I’ve even asked my friends if it’s loud. They tell me it’s not, but I still feel anxious about it. The weird thing is that when I first wake up, I’m not immediately thinking about swallowing. I usually notice it again after I get up and start my day. I can also become less aware of it when I’m distracted, but it never feels like it completely goes away. It’s honestly exhausting because swallowing is something that should happen naturally, but now I feel like I’m constantly thinking about it. I’ve come across people talking about somatic OCD and swallowing hyperawareness, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar. I’m not trying to diagnose myself; I just want to understand what’s happening to me. If anyone has gone through something like this, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience and what helped you cope with it. I just want to feel normal again and be able to focus on my life without constantly thinking about swallowing.
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Talking buddy
by Faraz007
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more Hi, I am M28 going through a difficult time in my life will appreciate someone to talk to who is mature or just with positive attitude. Thanks 
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Looking for longer term listener support
by sympatheticMoon3796
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more Looking for listeners that can provide longer term support. Preferably leads well and are comfy with queer stuff
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What's one small thing that can genuinely make your day better?
by Natureenthusiastic123
Last post
 12 hours ago
...See more I'll go first:  it's when someone buys me my favorite snack. My favorite snack is Barfi. It's a milk treat kinda looks like fudge but it's white. I'm a total sucker for that. What's yours? :)
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Will it get better with time?
by fearlessCherry3191
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more Missing someone I met here, Someone who felt warm, comforting and just like some cozy music on a winter day. Didn't know where we were headed, with no sight of labels Maybe it was just all in my mind, or it was just a part of being one among the thousands.. Just penning down the thoughts, as they said it helps.. people make choices don't they?

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Welcome to the General Support sub-community, we are glad to welcome you here. You can seek support on a variety of topics such as: getting unstuck, long-term support & boundaries, managing emotions, mental health & awareness, physical health & awareness, grief and loss, self-care support, and stigma support.

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