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Hello, I have major depression and it has sent me on a downward special for the last 5 years. I think I'm starting to come out of it now with help from a friend and some self help materials. Thankfully I've never felt suicidal but I won't want things to reach that state so I'm actively trying to make changes and move on with my life.

Many things have happened in those years that I'm just coming to terms with now. There is a fair bit of damage accumulated as I am the type to block them out but now I'm more open and honest with myself to try and recover a healthy level of self esteem. Maybe then I can grow to be the best version of myself but I understand this will not happen overnight.

Some wise words I was once given may help:

"nobody is coming to save you"

Taken at face value, this sounds completely hopeless but know that you are literally the only person who can pull yourself up from the depths. However, there will always be people around to support you along the way. Best wishes to all of you in this community, especially those living with depression.

Hello, I've only had this app a few days and been exploring since. I have been struggling with depression that has slowly been creeping in on me for about a year, but it was really made worse by an abusive relationship. I am no longer in that relationship and things have slowly started to get better since. I'm quite shy, but I look forward to the community and I thank all in advance for any support.

Hi I just signed up yesterday. I believe I have had depression and anxiety for about 15 years but only diagnosed recently and cPTSD for the past two. Can no longer afford therapy and I can't keep doing this on my own so I was looking to find alternative measures to get by and found this place!

Hi I'm not completely sure if I have depression I have never had professional help it's just what I think I have and I'm sure also anxiety. I haven't always felt this way but I have for a long time now and I feel like it's just getting worst. Life just has not turned out the way I had thought I feel like I have let myself and everyone down and I can't seem to find the motivation to try. I am always so tired and feel so hopeless and like I have no one in this world I'm just so alone. Thanks for listening.

hi!! Im jenna, I just got this app today and I have had depression my whole life but never realized it until 2 years ago, I just thought everyone felt empty inside and out on a smile to cover it up. Then I took health class. But Im still not completely sure if depression is all I have, I tend to seem more bi polar and I have no support from my family because they dont believe me or my brain scan that told her I have severe anxiety and depression.

hi!! Im jenna, I just got this app today and I have had depression my whole life but never realized it until 2 years ago, I just thought everyone felt empty inside and out on a smile to cover it up. Then I took health class. But Im still not completely sure if depression is all I have, I tend to seem more bi polar and I have no support from my family because they dont believe me or my brain scan that told her I have severe anxiety and depression.

Hey! I'm Arden and I use they/them pronouns. I've got several (non mental) health conditions including food allergies and an immunodeficiency and I'm 99.9% certain I have depression & anxiety, but I have yet to be properly diagnosed by a professional. I'm trying to, though.

I'm a sophomore in high school, I love music (twenty one pilots, Imagine Dragons, Declan McKenna, other weird alt/indie stuff idek), I'm obsesssed with neuroscience (I want to major in cogsci in college), and my favorite color is teal.

Idk what else to put here

Have a lovely day! <3

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Hi, I just found out about 7cups on Pinterest, thought it would be a safe place to share. Ive been dealing with depression and anxiety for years, on and off. I and my family members experienced abuse in several ways growing up, and Im not getting over it; it is constantly on my mind. I dont want to get over it either, I want justice to be done. But theres no evidence for what happened, so theres no way it can be rectified. So every day Im just angry, sometimes facing depression, sometimes anxiety, sometimes near-rage, sometimes self-harm (not cutting, though).

Im working an ocean away from my friends and family, and when I bring up my issues with my coworkers, theyre a bit scared and shocked at the darkness that Im experiencing. Im not shocked anymore by it, but Id like to be able to connect with my coworkers without that heaviness being the only thing I want to talk about. Ive been talking about it for over 20 years, and Im still not done.

I don't really think I have depression, I still get heavy weights on my chest but it's not frequent. I'm not sure really, but I joined this site to help those who are in need. I know what it's like to feel like everybody you know has gone different paths, and you feel alone, angry, sad, guilty, etc. I know what that's like. I hope to talk to any of you guys :)