May Challenge 1: The "You Are Not Alone" Chain ⛓💚
7 Cups is established on the foundation of people helping people. This community exists because you choose to log in, listen, and support each other. We navigate the hard days better when we don't do it alone.
To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, let's highlight the connections that make a real difference and the practical habits we rely on.
Here is how to join the chain:
- Tag someone who has supported you, listened without judgment, or simply made your time on 7 Cups better.
- Share one practical self-care tip you actually use on a tough day.
- Keep it going! If you get tagged, it's your turn to reply, tag more people, and share your tip!
Don't wait to be tagged! You can jump in and start a brand-new branch of the chain!
➡️ Looking for more ways to get involved? This is just our first challenge! Check out the May Event Masterpost (linked here) to discover other ways to share your voice this month and learn how you can earn the MH Awareness Month badge!
@Heather225
I have so many people to tag, n I might miss a few usernames lol, i forgot the exact username 🤧 but I’m truly grateful for each one of you
(≧▽≦)
@Amanda84
@YourCaringConfidant
@curiousbookishness
@SweetSoul771
@MeilleureAmie
@jesusredeemedme2425
@Trueconfidant123
@SafeEmbrace
(つ≧▽≦)つ⊂(•‿•⊂ )*.✧
My real life can feel like a mess sometimes… tbh i can't remember a day i spent without tear's
but when I come here, you all are the ones who bring a smile to my face.
Even when I’m carrying a lot inside, you guys somehow make it lighter.
Each of u helps in ur own way
through humour, checking in, encouraging words… N just being there.
I’m truly grateful for all of u 🤍
🌱 One self-care thing I do on tough days:
I remind myself that this feeling is temporary… n give myself a moment to breathe 😊.
@AiluraTheCat oyiii Kittyyyy buddyyy, thank uuu 💕
I appreciate your presence here so much 🙌
@SweetSoul771
Awww...!! Full of pleasure 😊 n Thank youu, you are so lovely, caring n always bring some smile to my face ❤️.
Love you bestie (つ≧▽≦)つ 
@AiluraTheCat aww but U know what I low-key know that 😝 jk
I might be sweet but not more than u (smh I typed not more than I but my autocorrect fixed it and replaced U with I 😂 my keyboard also knows my self love syndrome lol )
Anyways, keep being yourself!! 🤍 Sending a lot of hugs your way! I hope they reach the destination XD
@SweetSoul771 smh it again replaced U with I, well what I wrote was, "not more than u " even I corrected it two times in this text, like when I type U it's fine but as soon as I type not more than U it becomes not more than I 😭
@AiluraTheCat Thank you for sharing your self care tip on what works for you! 💛🖤 *breathes in, breathes out*
@YourCaringConfidant
This time I got ur username right 😭❤️!!! N lol, the gif seems like he abt to pass out 😂😂😂
*Take a deep breath* 😄💕 
@YourCaringConfidant
🤣🤣🤣
<3
@jesusredeemedme2425
🤗❤️
Love you more! <3
Love your new pfp and bio, btw! <3
@AiluraTheCat we are grateful to have you, Ailura! 💙
and I'm glad that you found your way towards 7 cups :)
@SafeEmbrace
Aww <3 thank you, know that you helping me in number of ways incase you don't know 😉. I am so happy to have you either ｡◕‿◕｡
Btw, cute Gif 😭💕
@AiluraTheCat aww I appreciate it :D
@SafeEmbrace
🤗💕
@AiluraTheCat
Thank you so much, Ailura. You lighten up 7 Cups. 💜💞💜
@trueconfidant123
Aww thank you for saying that 😊, so are you?? You're amazing my lovely friend ❤️
*Hugs attack* (つ≧▽≦)つ
@AiluraTheCat
Tagging @fossilfellow back :)))))
💗 You are an amazing person with a heart filled with compassion 💗
@chillmoon ❤️❤️❤️
@fossilfellow 🙃
@chillmoon 🐾💝
@Heather225
I am going through a treatment-resistant depression treatment that I have to go to a clinic for twice a week. It has been incredibly scary. I also have to remain incredibly positive and stress-free (see my shingles post about that) after the appointments to allow the medication to keep working with my neuroplasticity to re-wire my brain. It's literally re-wiring my brain and building new neuropathways. So it is extremely important for me to remain happy and positive, and my friend that helps me with that is @Ruben470. He just sends me reminders like "remember to dance internally" (I can't dance externally or I get nauseated lol) or other positive messages before and after my appointments just to keep me on track with my good mood. I appreciate it so much!
Because of rules regarding names of medication, if you would like to talk about my treatment, please feel free to message me!!
Self-Care Tip: Get a shower chair. I know you might not need it. I certainly don't. But WOW is it nice to sit under a nice warm shower and just let it wash over me. Those of us that don't have bathtubs don't have much of a "nice soak" choice, so this was my way of relaxing in the water. This is especially nice when I'm having a pain or migraine flair. You can get these tablets you throw on the floor that dissolve and make the shower smell nice. I always have my Bluetooth speaker playing relaxing music, and I dim the lights. It's so nice and relaxing. :)
Hey I read the guidelines, and I CAN mention medication, just not doses. So the medication I am taking in clinic is Spravato aka esketamine. If you'd like to talk more, message me!
@unassumingEyes
Post an emoji if you know why I tagged you ;)
@jesusredeemedme2425
Gasp
🚿🪑‼️
xD
See??? I was right XD
@jesusredeemedme2425 As always 💅✨️
Heather225 how do I tag someone?
@Angel628 You tag someone by putting @ infront of their username. For example, if I want to tag you I would do @Angel628. The @ makes it so people can get notified of them being tagged. 😀
@Angel628 Welcome! 💖🥰
@charmingmelody149 felt like someone is interested in listening to me i can just be natural
@LightWinter3974 @CaringEzra @AnnaSilverberg @LovingSparkle @kitsies @Luminity125 @BrightDhruva5656
@SnowSmile4863 🙃💖
@Heather225 ummmmmmmmmmm cheerfulKiwi1776 
oh right i was supposed to do something 😔enough for today
@cheerfulKiwi1776
Added the @ so they see this <3
@Heather225
@Hope
They have supported me when I am not sure of a questioned asked by my mentee. Their support has made my time here pleasant.
@amicablePeace77 They have worked with me for years on teams and together can come together with ideas to help the Communities we are in
My way of self care is twice a day doing yoga or meditation to rewire myself