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Hii I’m new here. I’ve been struggling with depression and loneliness for over a year now and every time I think I’m getting better I break down. I don’t know what to do and I’m afraid to ask for a therapist.
@humorousPenguin9198 hello Penguin, you're very welcome here to 7cups. It sounds as though you've been struggling for a long time with feelings of depression and loneliness, which is difficult in itself - allied to that, when you feel you've made progress forward you notice that you're slipping back. I can imagine how exhausting that is. It's great that you've felt able to reach out to us - in addition to forums and listener support, there are live chat rooms dedicated to both depression and loneliness, which you might find helpful. I've linked below to the 7cups guide to both of these topics, for some guidance on how to navigate your way through. Please know that you aren't alone in this Penguin; the community is here for you.
https://www.7cups.com/depression-help-online/
https://www.7cups.com/how-to-deal-with-loneliness/
@humorousPenguin9198 Me too idk what to do
@hellokittyluver Hey! lookin' forward to getting to know you more 🤍 I wish you have a great time here! 🐾❤️
@humorousPenguin9198 Welcome!✨🤍 I wish you find the support you're looking for here 🍀💝
Sending lots of love to you! ❤️
I’m tired I’m going through so much, I’m tired of crying out in silence. I feel like I’m an outcast in this house, I’m dealing so many things I’m tired. Depression, loneliness you name it😭😭😭
@humorousPengenguin9198
I'm sorry ur going through this 🙁 Sending lots of love to you! ❤️ Please know that you matter and I wish whatever it's you're going through starts to feel light soon 🤍 You're not alone we're here with you! 💝
@humorousPenguin9198
Depression is no joke. I'm happy that you are still here, trying to cope with it in a constructive manner.
I am also new. I think there are chatrooms on this platform where people can take turns sharing some of the things they are going through (the sharing circle, I think it was called). Perhaps that could help you talk about the things weighing you down.
Whatever you do, don't give up on hope. That hope will keep you going when things get bad. 👍
@grappph there are indeed chat rooms here grappph, the Sharing Circle is a good shout - thank you for raising awareness of the different support options we have on the site.
if you'd need anyone to talk to! please feel free, id be more than glad to help :)
@humorousPenguin9198 my friend you have been going through a deep suffering I know how dark it is no one deserves it but you reaching out is a sign that you are still fighting I mourn your loss for being lonely and it hurts because it's true and valid we are humans we want to be understood to have connection even now I am struggling with severe depression I too feel alone in the dark I feel nothing inside a ghost but I hope my message reaches you and I speak it out of conviction no one deserves to be there so I will try and be your light sometimes we know the answers we just need someone to steady our hand please find help I know how hard it's to speak up to seek help but I will try and tell you yes that's the way forward seek help and you are for talking braver then anyone can fathom
@humorousPenguin9198
i can understand that. i've been going through something similar. i know it can be so so hard. hope it gets better for you