Finally getting help
Hello everyone.
My name is Ashley and I've known about 7 cups for a while, now. I've talked to a listener in the past. I've struggled with depression for a long time, as long as I can remember. I may have even been depressed as a child, but because I am not a professional, I can't say for sure. I've also struggled with self-harm since I was 11 or 12, give or take. I am now 23 and I no longer have the option to self-harm as it will cost me one my closest friends.
Lately, I've been feeling hopelesss and suicidal. I cannot afford therapy, though I would like to see a therapist. I decided to come to 7 cups to try and get as much help as possible. Talking to strangers doesn't usually help me, but at this point, I'll try anything. I can't take feeling like this, anymore.
@harlequindust Thank you for coming back to 7 Cups - we are here for you. If you are looking for a professional therapist, 7 Cups may have more affordable options for you (https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy). If that's still not working out for you, we're here to help you as much as we can every step of the way. Stay strong!
@harlequindust
Heya Ashley, welcome to 7 Cups ❤ I'm really glad that you're here, you deserve the chance of some respite, I just hope that we can provide it for you.
It's incredible that you've managed to stop self harming, your friend must be a pretty amazing person, but don't forget that it's you that's really responsible for staying clean.
