Hiiiii!
Hiii!!! I'm new here. Right now I'm struggling with a severe depression. I already have a psychologist and psychiatrist in my home country, Spain, but I think it might help me to meet people who feel the same way I do, and that I can help them.
@CMoon07
Hi! Welcome to 7Cups. I'm Kiara. :) Tell us more about you? <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 Hi Kiara! My name is Carlos, I´m 17 years old (almost 18), and idk I like music. What about you?
I’m in my 30s, and I like reading, drawing, and loving others <3 What kind of music do you like?
@jesusredeemedme2425 I usually listen to Spanish pop-rock music, but also English. I like Linkin Park, Nirvana, Imagine Dragons, Three Days Grace, and similar stuff.
And you? What do you usually read and draw?
I LOVE Imagine Dragons! <3
I read a lot of kids’ books lol. I also read a lot about the Holocaust.
I like drawing wolves the most, and I’ve been getting into drawing origami animals lately :)
@jesusredeemedme2425
Hello again!
Oh, how nice that we both like a certain band.
The truth is, I'm pretty bad at drawing... but I love seeing other people's drawings!
Hey, here's a question. Are you Christian? (I mean, because of the nickname.)
P.S: Sorry if I sound weird when I speak, I speak Spanish and I use the translator 🤣
What’s your favorite song of theirs?
I wish I could show you, but it’s safer for me not to post pics lol
Yes I am! :)
I would never have known about the translator! It sounds great to me :)
@jesusredeemedme2425
Mmm, I really like "Zero." I also really like "Sharks." And I like to put on "Lonely" when I'm sad.
Don't worry about the drawings, it's fine.
Ohhhh I'm a Christian too! What kind of Christian are you?
I’ve never heard those. My faves are Believer and Whatever It Takes, with Thunder under those :)
Non-denominational. Just following the Bible <3
@jesusredeemedme2425
Oh well, I mean, I mentioned those songs because I didn't know if you were a big Imagine Dragons fan. Maybe you'd think I'm being too basic if I mentioned the typical ones. But I really like the ones you mentioned, too.
Regarding religion, I am Catholic, but now I am going through a crisis of faith.
I’m not XD I barely know their songs tbh lol
Crisis? How come?
@jesusredeemedme2425
Ah, entonces genial.
Well, look, I have a hard time feeling God's love. I feel like everything is very theoretical, but I have a hard time feeling God. I don't know if I'm making myself clear. Anyway, I'm trying different things. Do you have any ideas?
Idk what that means lol
Feelings are fickle. Knowledge and trust and faith are important <3 Are you reading your Bible?
@jesusredeemedme2425
Well, I'm sorry you don't understand me. I just don't know how to explain myself. I feel like God has abandoned me or something. I know faith is important, but in my opinion, the foundation of Christianity is God's love for us, but I have a hard time feeling/seeing it.
By the way, another thing, is there any chance I can talk to a teen like me via direct message on this app?
No, i meant i didn’t understand the French on the first paragraph.
Yeah, I understand.
Sorta :) You can either find a teen listener, do a penpal chats with a teen friend, or make a separate post asking for teen friends.
You could make a teen hangout post, where all the teens (or teens who are new) can post, and you can make friends there. When you make a friend, you can make a penpal chat with that person :)
Does that help? Ask me more questions, I’m open :)
@jesusredeemedme2425
Ahhhh, sorry, I forgot to translate it (and it's Spanish but it's okay😉)
Thanks for the advice! I've suggested that to the person I wanted to talk to. Now I'll wait for a response.
Another thing: I haven't really been doing very well with direct message listeners... I've tried to talk to some, but they were either busy or didn't respond at all. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or...
Oh, I thought it was French lollll. Which is even funnier because I’m learning Spanish on DuoLingo… lol
Sounds good! Why not make a teen hangout in the meantime? :)
Tbh, so have I. They don’t respond often lol! I have better luck with penpal chats, although they don’t have training. They can just be there for you and be a friend :)
@jesusredeemedme2425
Hahaha nooo, Duolingo has failed us.
The teen chat might be a good idea. I'm a bit caught up studying right now, but maybe later.
🤣 literally, but it's what you're saying. Penpal chats help too. Do you want to make one, or would you rather keep talking here?
Right? Lol
Sounds good :)
Either way works for me :)
@jesusredeemedme2425
Great! Well, if that's okay with you, we'll keep talking here, and if you want to switch, let me know.
By the way, what led you to 7 Cups?
Sounds good :)
Tbh… idk. This was 5 years ago lol… Maybe depression mixed with lockdown lol
Ohh sorry
And are you feeling better now??
Worse lol
😢😢
Have you proved therapy??? It works for me
Never really worked for me. My last one had anger issues.
I am so sorry.
The first psychologists I had were horrible, but I've finally found someone who helps me a lot. I encourage you to keep looking, or at least to open up to a trusted friend or family member. I know it's not the same, but whenever you need to talk, I'm here. I know this app is difficult for communication, so I don't know if we can communicate in any other way (if you want), even by email.
I am JJ
@CMoon07
Hi C, welcome to the cups 🍪🍪
@CMoon07
Hi dude, welcome to 7Cups
Welcome to 7 cups! Having a mental health appointment routine set up is equally as important as having a support system of fellow trauma survivors and mental health warriors. I believe in you! I hope you find everything you're looking for on this platform.
@Juliet1
Thank you very much, I hope things go great for you too! And if you want to talk, I'm here.
@CMoon07 Welcome! <3 I'm also quite new and would love to have friends! I wish you have a great time here.
Sending lots of love and positivity ur way! ð¥°â¨
Hiiii. Thanks for your message!!
And nice to meet you!
Hey. Same here
Hi!! How are you??
Hi, I have a family history of depression. What can I do to help? I still need to build my character.
Hello. Sorry, I didn't quite understand if you wanted to know ways to help family members or ways to avoid feeling that way, so I'll tell you both. Regarding helping others, I recommend listening to them whenever they need it. Even if you don't know how to act, at least be there. Feeling supported helps a lot. And don't be afraid to ask how they feel. It depends on the person, but talking about feelings, even negative ones, helps (try to encourage them to improve, but always validate their emotions). If you want to know how to avoid feeling bad, the best advice I can give you is to be able to help yourself. It's not weak to do so; it's brave to admit you need help and ask for it. Therapy has helped me a lot. And if you want to ask me anything or just talk, I'm here ♥️
@CMoon07. Can we talk
Of course!!! Whenever you want♥️
Hiii! It’s nice to meet you! I hope we can be friends :3
Of course!!! Where are you from??