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@amiablePeace77 the best thing rn is all the excitement of xmas. And hopefully snow😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 biggest struggle is still my health😞 I came down with a unknown virus the week before Halloween, and it's not getting any better😞 a bit scared about it, but trying not to be
merry Christmas ❤ gives you a giant festive tiny hug ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11
I hope you get all the wonderful things you wish for for Christmas and get better very soon - sending you magic healing beams 🌟 💙
I love the way you think. Sending you all magical healing beams and wishing you all the most beautiful Christmas. 🌟💜🌟
Hello, How are you doing today, I apologize if this is too forward I just want to say you’re totally gorgeous and sexy I’m new here and just trying to make new friends,if we can be friends please can you text me back ?
@Tinywhisper11
Ah no! I hope you get to feeling better soon!
Hello, How are you doing today, I apologize if this is too forward I just want to say you’re totally gorgeous and sexy I’m new here and just trying to make new friends,if we can be friends please can you text me back ?
@amiablePeace77
What is the best thing in your life right now?
I have employment, food, and shelter.
What is the biggest struggle you have at the moment?
Overwhelming finacnial debt in my older years.
@CaringSub
Financial debts are worrisome, especially in age and when one needs to pay for meds etc. I'm glad you have employment, food, and shelter and hope your employment will allow you to put some money aside to pay your debts so you will have less burden.
I've got more downs than ups lately. In not quite 2 weeks I've lost my dog and my father. Bad things usually come in 3's. This has been a hard year. Idk if I can handle much more.
@mytwistedsoul
My heart goes out to you, so sorry for your losses in such a brief time. It’s important to take time for grief, maybe joining a grief support group to be amongst others going through the same pains could help? When life feels overwhelming we need good self care the most to strengthen ourselves. Is there anything that you feel that helps you to relax and get anchored again? Please do not hesitate to pm me if you would like to get links for meditation videos.
@amiablePeace77 Thank you ❤️ I haven't had much of a chance to look into grief support. It hasn't been a week since my father passed. It is something I'll look into though
Lately there's been a lot of video games being played. There's other things I like to do but the motivation hasn't been there. I have been spending some time walking in the woods around my house - that's always nice too even if it's gotten colder
@mytwistedsoul
That pain cuts deep. I totally get it. I'm so sorry that you've experienced loss, Twisted. I wish I could give you a great big healing hug.
@GoldenNest2727 Thank you Gold ❤️
@mytwistedsoul
Soul, I just stumbled upon this and offer my condolences on both your recent losses. So very sorry.
Kindly,
Patience
@PatienceImpatiens This is so nice 🥺 ❤️ Thank you so much Pat!
@amiablePeace77
What is the best thing in your life right now?
Probably craft beer.
What is the biggest struggle you have at the moment?
Probably self esteem.
@communicativePond1728
Everyone lacks confidence occasionally but when it leads to low self esteem it can become hard to manage life well. I'm sorry that right now you're struggling to see yourself in a positive light. Some ways to build self-esteem can be using positive affirmations, supportive self-talk and challenging the negative self-talk and avoiding comparisons with others. Daily exercise to boost feel good hormones and a healthy diet are very helpful too to feel better.
Do you have a supportive mantra when negative self-talk starts?
@amiablePeace77
Not really; there are so many affirmations to choose from! I just downloaded the finch app and lately just repeat whatever affirmation or message they share with me when I open it. Maybe I can go to the gym this weekend...my legs are a little sore from biking but that's not too bad eh? And I'll make a smoothie of some kind too this weekend
@communicativePond1728
Those are good ideas! I hope they will help to feel better. Something that helps me when I feel low is to remind myself of where I started from and how far I came.
@amiablePeace77
Like today's affirmation on finch is 'I'm proud of what I've accomplished...' I've been using it daily for about a month now.
I have some positive things on my mirrors too...been working on this stuff for about two decades.
And yes just being compassionate to myself helps...repeating positive things when I'm biking and feeling upset or scared or something.
I've done the made-up word mantra, Om, and learned many words in Qi gong that balance energy, which I used once during a wisdom teeth extraction and it went super smoothly, and I healed quickly. Went shopping right afterwards lol. Love a skateshop.
@communicativePond1728
Great to hear that you're supporting yourself in so many different ways. Putting positive things on your mirrors is a wonderful idea!
@amiablePeace77
I guess. But no one else is supporting me. So that sucks.
@communicativePond1728
Have you ever tried making your own? That might be a fun way to build your self-esteem. Who knows? You might be great at it.
@amiablePeace77
Best thing - coffee, food, clothing, shelter, employment
Most difficult - overbearing financial hardships right now
@cyanVase4070
Financial hardship can be quite a burden, sorry to hear that you're going through this right now. I hope things will get better soon for you. Nice that you have shelter, food, clothing and your coffee (smiling because I love a cup of good coffee). I hope this helps to carry that burden you have.
@amiablePeace77
I have found lately that it helps to talk about it & read what other people are going through because it helps me realize that I'm not alone in this struggle called "life".
@cyanVase4070
👍 We are all in this together! We all suffer but we all also experience joy.
The best thing? Completing another semester of college. Food, being patient for my living arrangements to work out.
The most difficult part? Talking about my addiction to xxx...There I said it! I hope I'll be supported...
@amicableox0685
It takes a lot of courage to admit addiction! 👍 I hope you will get the support you need on this site. This is a link to the 7cups addiction support https://www.7cups.com/forum/addiction/. If you need any further information or have a question you are very welcome to pm me https://7cups.com/@amiablePeace77
Congratulations to another semester of college!
@amiablePeace77 the best thing in my life right now is that I have friends. The biggest struggle right now, is that I’m constantly bombarded with anxiety and depression because I feel useless.
@DaydreamersHopes
I am very sorry you are having to live with depression and anxiety, it can be very debilitating hugs. Glad to hear though that your surrounded by friends and I hope they along with this site will form the support network you need to heal. Here are some links that might be helpful:
Anxiety support https://www.7cups.com/home/anxiety/
Depression support https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/
Please remember you can always connect to a listener for a 1:1 chat. We are here for you, to chat and for some comfort.
The best things in my life are my two remaining cats and my job. My aunt is also tops. Of course, you guys at 7 Cups make things better, too.
My biggest struggles are worrying about my health and getting enough sleep.
@GoldenNest2727
So glad to hear that you feel 7cups helps you!
It's hard to sleep well when the mind is constantly worrying. This is a self help guide about sleeping well https://www.7cups.com/sleeping-well/ but I find what works best most are relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga or tai chi etc. to get balanced and calm the mind. Usually people also do benefit from sharing their worries with others. Remember we are here for you 💙
@amiablePeace77
I could say that I still have a job that pays the bills. My family is complete and healthy. That I am still able to wake up and see the morning sun each day. Plus, I am grateful to have two best friends who sticked with me through my ordeal. :)
@Jewelmoon17
I am happy for you that you have so many blessings in your life!
@amiablePeace77
What is the best thing in your life right now?
What is the biggest struggle you have at the moment?
The best thing in my life right now is my younger boss. She is giving me support and promising by words to take time and show me the things I don't understand.
The biggest struggle I have is with myself and being alone in life and every problem turning into something monumental I've been letting it all out to my boss and she has been doing nothing but support me. And the mess continues. I just can't go on with this.
@purpleTree4652
Having someone who explains you how things are working and being able to ask questions must feel good. Glad you get that support from you younger boss. I could imagine that with getting a better understanding on what you do, you also become more confident and feel safer with time at work and can work and communicate in a calmer way.
@purpleTree4652
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