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🌹 Welcome to August: Celebrating Resilience & Hope! 🌹
by Angelanj
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 September 1st
...See more "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." — Maya Angelou To Our Newcomers: A warm, heartfelt welcome to you! We're so glad you're here and part of our caring community. Whether you're seeking support, connection, or a safe space to share, you belong here. ♥️  To Our Returning Members: It’s wonderful to have you back! Your presence and kindness make this community stronger. Thank you for being here.  ❤️ This August, we honor Never Give Up Day (August 18th), a reminder of the incredible strength we carry, even on the hardest days. Let’s celebrate resilience, hope, and the power of lifting each other up.   🌈 Monthly Prompts & Activities: 1️⃣ Share Your Comeback Story – Tell us about a time you kept going, even when things felt impossible. Your strength inspires others!   2️⃣ Encourage a Fellow Member – Leave a kind note or supportive message for someone who might need a boost.   3️⃣ Self-Care Challenge – Try one small act of self-kindness each day (e.g., a walk, journaling, or a mindful break).   4️⃣ Never Give Up Playlist – Share songs that motivate you to push through hard times.   Let’s make this month a reminder that no one walks alone. Every step forward—no matter how small, is worth celebrating. We’re so grateful you’re here with us! ♥️  Gentle Reminder: You matter. You’re valued. And you’re never alone. 🌹
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A Belated Welcome to May: Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
by Angelanj
Last post
 July 7th
...See more "Little by little, a little becomes a lot." – Tanzanian Proverb 🌱 Hello everyone, Welcome to newcomers and returning members of the depression support community. Whether you just joined or are coming back after time away, you belong here. 💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. First, I want to sincerely apologize for this late post. This month carries such an important message, and it's one worth sharing no matter the date. Even as we move further into the month, the focus remains the same: the courage to keep going, the power of small actions, and the hope that tiny joys can still reach us. This month's prompt: Create a Dopamine Menu 🍏: What is a Dopamine Menu? A Dopamenu is a simple tool to help you boost your mood and motivation. Just like a food menu, it gives you choices. You pick activities based on how much time and energy you have. The goal is to help your brain release dopamine or the "feel-good" chemical, without pressure or perfection. Blank Template : Example of Dopamenu 🍈: How to Use your Dopamine Menu : Step 1: Print or save the blank template. Step 2: Fill in each section with your own ideas. Use the example for inspiration. Step 3: When you feel stuck, pick one thing from your menu. Start with a Starter if you're really low. Step 4: Do it. No pressure to finish. No guilt if you stop early. Step 5: Repeat whenever you need a boost. Feel free to share your Dopamine Menu in the comments! Sending love and light, Angelanj 
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Your Poem...
by EmmaE
Last post
 May 23rd
...See more Hi everyone, I came across this poem prompt and thought I'd share it here if anyone would like to try! ------------------------- My Poem (Title) My name is (name). Today I feel like a/an (adjective) (noun) (verb)ing in the (noun). Sometimes I am a/an (noun) Sometimes I am a/an (noun) But always I am (adjective). I ask the world, "(question)?" And the answer is a/an (repeat your words from line 2). ------------------------- If you’d like to join the depression support team, please check out THIS POST [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedDepressionSupport2023_295219/] for more information. To join our tag list and receive notifications, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSupportLeadershipTeam_404/NEWautomateddepressionsupporttaglist_274831/].
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Your Poem...
by EmmaE
Last post
 May 23rd
...See more Hi everyone, I came across this poem prompt and thought I'd share it here if anyone would like to try! ------------------------- My Poem (Title) My name is (name). Today I feel like a/an (adjective) (noun) (verb)ing in the (noun). Sometimes I am a/an (noun) Sometimes I am a/an (noun) But always I am (adjective). I ask the world, "(question)?" And the answer is a/an (repeat your words from line 2). ------------------------- If you’d like to join the depression support team, please check out THIS POST [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedDepressionSupport2023_295219/] for more information. To join our tag list and receive notifications, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSupportLeadershipTeam_404/NEWautomateddepressionsupporttaglist_274831/].
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Icebreaker - What do you truly like to do?
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 March 27th
...See more This post is linked to the smile [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/smile/] growth path There are some things we get tempted to do, but do not truly like to do. Read more about it here [https://www.7cups.com/path/exercise/say-no-to-temptations-say-yes-to-your-true-delight-1624584803/] So, we invite you to- List few things you truly like to do, and in contrast, list few things that tempt/entrap you. Also tag a friend to invite them to participate as well. @stickercollecter12345 @SheLovesCheese @NyaNyaa55 @rationalOwl9720 @kittyarcade75 @VioletThe @AdventurousStars @Thewallflower2001 @hanako03 @limegreenSouth1739 @acidicccmooon @aadya707 @flipovich @empoweredempath92 @Yushi8 @LavenderLemon7516 @lavenderBalsam5900 @bgouws88 @indigoPear5313 @Torean @Legion18 @intuitiveChestnut6652 World is one family
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What is your favorite hobby?
by SunnyGab
Last post
 February 13th
...See more Something that you enjoy doing, or that you look forward to during the day. For example, someone might say they look forward to checking in on one of there members or simply just walking there dog. What is your favorite hobby?
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Depression Community - How do you actually feel today?
by Laura
Last post
 February 13th
...See more Let us know in 1-3 sentences. Post every day!
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Did you comb your hair today?
by KimByeongIn
Last post
 January 11th
...See more It's normal for people to feel down but not being able to get up and even move is a severe sign. If you were able to get out of bed, move around, brush your teeth and comb your hair, I guess you're right on track. Tell me who combed their hair today!
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Gaming
by MonsterHart
Last post
 December 19th, 2025
...See more The way I compensate for my depression is by spending all my free time doing fun things to try to boost my mood. In grade school it was a variety of fun activities, but its been impossible to get people to go out and do things with me since I finished high school. So now I spend all my free time at home trying to make myself happy (or at least okay), and gaming seems to work the best. Do any of you do that too? I think it would be more effective if I wasnt alone though, so if anyone wants to connect on Steam or Kongregate let me know. For multiplayer games I usually play Survival or RPGs, like ARK, Savage Lands, Baldurs Gate, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, Dofus/Wakfu, et cetera. I usually just play singleplayer or singleplayer games though because people online usually just troll me and make me feel worse, so Im hoping I can meet some people to play with who arent going to do that.
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icebreaker!
by EmmaE
Last post
 November 24th, 2025
...See more feel free to answer the super fun icebreaker below : if you were a wrestler or athlete, what would your entrance theme song be?
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Depression Support Sessions
by Heather
Last post
 November 16th, 2025
...See more I’m very excited to announce our new Depression Support Drop In sessions. Starting have now begun. Days and times are as follows:  Adults Mondays @ 4pm EST Thursdays @ 11pm EST Teens Mondays @ 6:30pm EST   We will cycle through the following four topics:  Session 1: Getting to Know You  Session 2: Thoughts & Feelings Session 3: Coping Strategies Session 4: Depression in Everyday Life   Each week we will have a related forum activity so you can continue to learn and grow together, while supporting one another. You can find these activities here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSessionForumActivities_332/]. RSVP below! Hope to see you there ツ
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Wedding anniversary
by niceCup4805
Last post
 November 4th, 2025
...See more Its the wedding anniversary and i dnt feel happy abt it! i m feeling as if whats there to celebrate😪
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MBTI, what is your personality type ?
by mathimatician
Last post
 October 13th, 2025
...See more Hayo ! I was surfing on net once, when I found the MBTI which is a personality type test.. Setting apart its authenticity, what is your type according to the MBTI ? For me, I'm.. Idk but must be INTP/J When I was younger I'm sure I was INTP, but now.. I think I'm at the middle. What about you guys ?
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Happy Words Game
by blitheEmbrace27
Last post
 September 8th, 2025
...See more Hey everyone! Let's play a fun little game! The objective of the game will be to say one word that makes you happy, using the last letter of the word that the previous person used. I will start with a word: 7 cups
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Therapist Liaison
by CassieColemanHepplerLICSW
Last post
 June 17th, 2025
...See more Hello everyone! My name is Cassie and I have been a Therapist for 17 years and have been on 7 Cups for almost five months now. In that time I have spent most of it with clients who sign up to speak to a therapist. However, when this new role came up I knew it was something I wanted to try. Depression and its buddy, Anxiety, are probably the two main reasons that someone seeks out therapy. There are other versions/combinations/reasons, but these are the most common. So it seemed a natural fit to what I walk others through everyday. My role in here is to help you so what I am interested in, is what you are. So what type of topics would you like to hear from me? Let me know and I will do my best to share some of my small bit of experience through helping others in this journey with you.

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Community Resources

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- 9 Types of Depression and How To Recognize Them 

- You don't have to understand, you just have to be present by @MarianaFilipaSouza6

A beautiful testament to the nature of depression

- Rethink Mental Illness: Depression

Basic information and facts

- Resource Masterpost by @Sealiously

A plethora of amazing links

- Depression Self Help Guide

Discover some ways to help manage what you're going through

- Safety Plan

Here's a safety plan for those who are passively suicidal. Your life is important

- Resources to Help Manage Depression

A collection of helpful links for more information and support

- Depression Community Path

A path that helps guide you through dealing with depression on a day to day basis


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