Why did you join 7 Cups of Tea?

@VladPaul

I came here to find people who share the same experiences, the same situation and people who really understands depression, anxiety and other mental health issues that society doesn't really see important to discuss.

Then I wanted to help others as well.  Cause it feels good that I was here for a person who feels so negatively about life.  At least I was here to support them and tell them they are not alone.

@VladPaul

I joined here in hopes of listening and supporting others with diverse experiences! Since I acknowledge that listening could really help when you're feeling down, so I would like to support someone else too.

@VladPaul For help but so far I haven't

@VladPaul

Both actually. 

As far as getting support, I’ve started creating threads once I knew how thanks to the help of @Tinywhisper11 who told me how. I also have a therapist and a listener here. The therapist and I have exchanged messages and chatted about stuff. Waiting to be able to do the same with any one of the listeners I’ve reached out to. 

As for helping others, I’ve commented on many threads by sharing my own experiences and how those experiences led me to where and who I am now, offering hope or encouragement or anything like that, advice or suggestions, telling people to feel free to reach out to me, offering to be friends with them, and any other way I can help, 

@VladPaul Initially I joined as I was looking for anxiety support and I still am. However, as I am no stranger to anxiety...I am also happy to help the best I can

@VladPaul

Both, mostly to get support during dark times.

@VladPaul

I saw something on pinterest about this amazing free website… and now I’m hooked. It’s such an amazing resource and I’m so glad I finally can connect with people who struggle the way I do. It’s very validating. 

I initially joined 7 cups of tea because I was in a very bad place. I was a member for a couple months and then I wanted to become a listener. I took a break from it for 4 years and I came back 3 days ago. I don't think I've done something more fulfilling in my life! I think I'm great with the people that need help. It's making me happy!

@VladPaul

VladPaul

If you're here to help - what has been your journey?

Great post! I’ve had dark times myself and joined to help others by offering my support. I’ve been here for nearly 4 years and haven’t looked back. 7 Cups is a very special place indeed.

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I joined 7cups because it was one of the many free resources recommended to me by my online counselor. It was a way to work on my anxiety which I have been experiencing a lot lately.