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Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
Last post
 18 hours ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. * Some questions you could consider answering in your intro: * What brought you to us? * What do you hope to find here? * What are your goals for being part of the community? * (Listeners) Why did you sign up to listen? Feel free to ask questions about the platform if you have any, and someone will tag you with an answer! Afterward, be sure to check out and bookmark our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0P_a463RsOkBFmgE4hqMUPCyqD98MCZO_r8PAb4ERs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6zoipvarg5nu] We've got vibrant 24/7 group chats too! * Drop into the Welcome Lounge [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_f395c98453a717bbF6hCCUHAA-EWeyBTXj35lA] to meet other newbies! * The Sharing Circle is open for support to adult members. Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] to share what's on your mind. * If you are a listener, visit the Listener Support Room [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_2b554a18cf379d85bN8W7-fzi03rI51eauafmg] (aka the LSR) to ask questions!
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Welcome Committee - Listeners
by LeoLuje
Last post
 August 18th
...See more Welcome Committee - Listeners Hey everyone! I hope you are doing well!  I'm happy to share that the Welcome Committee - Listeners is being officially launched! Mission Starting out on 7 Cups as a new listener can feel overwhelming. From accepting your first chat to exploring different rooms and learning resources, there is a lot to do and see! That's why the Welcome Committee will be here to support new listeners through this journey. Our goal is to help new listeners feel confident using the platform within their first month and to reduce confusion around features, expectations, and where to find help. How does it work? Team members will reach out to new listeners to welcome them and ask if they have any questions, following up a few days after the initial contact. We may not be able to reach out to all new listeners, so if we missed you, feel free to contact a team member directly or reach out to a mentor [https://www.7cups.com/listener/training/mentors/]. How can I join? We would love to have you on the team! The requirements are the following: * Verified listener * 100+ chats completed * 4.5-star rating or above * At least 5 reviews * Listener level: Apprentice or higher (6,881+ cheers) Team members have a quota of 20 initial outreaches and 20 follow-ups per month. If you meet the requirements, feel free to read the guide [https://tinyurl.com/7CupsWCL-TeamPMguide] to get an idea of how it works and apply here [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]! If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this post or message me! Thank you to @AnnaSilverberg and @Heather225 for the idea and support!
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Calling All Verified Listeners: Help Wanted on the 7 Cups Welcome Committee!
by Heather225
Last post
 July 25th
...See more The hardest part of the journey is sometimes the beginning, and this is especially true of our newbies. We as a community have the power and ability to ensure they get properly oriented and supported so that their journey is smooth. I have been actively contacting newbies over the past couple of months and the results have been inspiring. Roughly 80% of those I sent a personal message responded to me and very appreciatively! That's a really big deal because those people have a much higher chance of being retained (retained = staying on 7 Cups). But I need help! So it's with great excitement, that I announce the revamped relaunch of the Welcome Committee! Through this initiative, we can meet our newcomers at the start with a friendly welcome (think hospitality, a greeter, etc.). We will also provide guidance and resources they need to navigate their first steps. The tasks are simple. PMing brand new members, saying hi, giving resources, answering their questions, and sending follow-up PMs to make sure their transition is complete. There are two sides of the Welcome Committee: one to serve members and one to serve listeners. 1. To qualify to join the Member Welcome Committee, here are the requirements: * You must be a Verified Listener (find out how to get verified here) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] * No behavior reports (BPS) within 3 months * Comfortable PMing * Google Sheets skills – Basic knowledge of managing data in Google Sheets is necessary. Note: The team uses spreadsheets to copy/paste names and log PMs so you'll need access to a computer/laptop device. This work can't be done via phone. We apologize for the inconvenience * Maintenance criteria: 1-2 hours a month to dedicate to this project ✅ Apply here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdye3w6JNdBiU4gNfilMGSxEfnqXXsQb-lR_xTvJmGD3GHKiA/viewform] 2. To qualify to join the Listener Welcome Committee, here are the requirements: * Verified listener * 100+ chats completed * 4.5-star rating or above * At least 5 reviews * Listener level: Apprentice or higher (6,881+ cheers) If listener support is your thing, find out more about the requirements on the team's promo post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/TheWelcomeCommitteeTeam_2670/WelcomeCommitteeListeners_374511/]. ✅ Apply  [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]here [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm]! [https://tinyurl.com/WCLApplicationForm] ------------------------- You can make a huge difference in our community's growth by joining us. Help us extend our reach and support our precious new folks!
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My Struggles with anxiety
by peachWillow4335
Last post
 June 20th
...See more I’m a 27-year-old male, and 9 months ago, my life changed in a way I never expected. I had my first anxiety and panic attack. I genuinely thought I was dying and ended up in the ER. At the time, I was juggling a failing business and the immense stress of trying to keep it afloat while working. The breaking point came when my girlfriend(now ex) called me while drunk and told me I was her "safe option." That one sentence triggered an avalanche of overthinking that left me unable to sleep for days. My mind just wouldn’t shut off—and eventually, my body gave out. The next three months were the darkest of my life. I had intrusive thoughts about my future, my past, my happiness, and even my sexuality—things I had never worried about before. It felt like my brain was attacking me. But I kept going. The following 4 months, I slowly started to heal. I felt like myself again. I even went two full months without a single episode. I was happy. Unfortunately, 4 days ago, the anxiety crept back in. I’m posting this because I am terrified. I’m scared that I’m going to slide back into that endless loop of panic and darkness. Has anyone else been here? How do you stop the fear of the fear itself? I thought I was out, and now I’m fighting not to drown again.
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alter-abled craftsper
by PlasterSlug
Last post
 May 29th
...See more would like to chat about women history, felt making  and booksmaking and autism.
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DID help wanted
by selfdisciplinedComputer4416
Last post
 April 10th
...See more My wife is displaying severe DID symptoms. However she is convinced that it's Angels and Demons. Not personality disorder. I don't know how to get across to her. That maybe she needs therapy. For she feels its in God's hands and who is the best therapist? I can't argue with that point. However she does need help and I don't know what or how to get her to be more open minded. If anyway someone could help I really would appreciate it.
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what is happening in the world？
by bluePapaya9798
Last post
 January 31st
...See more I wanna really known what happening in the world. I'm from myanmar. Thanks.
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I tried out making digital art posts on Instagram and Discord and i'm starting to lose hope in my career path as i hang onto it.
by cyanJar6010
Last post
 December 27th, 2025
...See more I don't want to seem like a botherer nor am i asking you to like and follow or so. I just want to vent my frustrations as i'm starting to get burnt out by art again and again despite my attempts of putting it in a new leaf. I tried out reaching out to other artists on Discord servers but i'm not getting much answers from other different people and plus they tend to leave me out in the dark most of the time. They like my work but rather just ignore me just like the algorithm on Social Media. Which brings me to the topic on social media, i've been told and told again by my family that social media is a bad influence to anyone else's life but i've urged my family that i got to look into the new school or job that is hard to get into. I tried my very hardeat to branch out and seek new different job opportunities towards my art. It's really difficult as i tried making other projects like making a comic book. It's just as hard as trying to make yourself look thin or thicker. I don't get the recognition i deserve as my family starts to put extreme pressure on me as the times like thia goes by. Some of them tries their best to believe in me but it's just hard to admit that their comments and their "support" feels less genuine and insincere most of the time as they later become someone else. I tired venting on some of the Discord servers including one of them that is the closest to my heart but it's starting to feel like they rather pass by and communicate someone else. I did no toxic thing to them despite my social mistakes. I don't know if i'm being a bad influence to them. It's ALSO hard to know what's going on as the situation becomes blurred at this point. I just wanted sincere help and actually find one asi just wanted to find opportunities towards my craft as a digital artist. I feel burnt out as i feel depressed and anxious or so. I feel mostly empty on what else to feel. I just wanted to fnd help and opportunities. I'm an adult in my early 20's for christs sake. I'm sick of the pressure, sick of the missed opportunities, and i'm sick of my existential depression as time goes on. I'm frustrated man. There's so much words i want to say but i feel like it's either blurred or shut out.
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Arabic therapist
by honestFan8241
Last post
 October 14th, 2025
...See more I want to talk with arabic therapist please
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PTSD what to do after an episode?
by Balula567
Last post
 July 4th, 2025
...See more Hi guys, I’ve just had a PTSD episode and it lasted around 50 minutes. I’m not sure what the best plan going forward is. Do I stay at home or go out and see friends? I have a friend who is staging a comedy night.On one hand, I want to distract myself, but also feel it might be overwhelming for me and worried I’ll burst into tears.  On the other hand, I want to stay in and self-care, but also think that being alone by myself at home might make me overthink and may lead me to have another one.  Should I stay or should I go?
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Help
by goodKite6736
Last post
 June 26th, 2025
...See more Hi everyone new here I don't have time to seek outside therapy so thought maybe I could find a good forum on line
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WELCOME TO EVERYONE !!!
by Survivor101101
Last post
 April 24th, 2025
...See more WELCOME EVERYONE IT IS SO SIMPLE. JUST OPEN THE CHAT AND LETS BEING IM HERE FOR YOU IN ANY STATE OF MIND.
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how to not be a dick?
by redKite5600
Last post
 April 24th, 2025
...See more okay so I know I've been a dick and hurt some people in the past but it's not like I do it on purpose. I want to care and I want to be sympathetic but it just doesn't always work like that. I guess I have some issues with being emotional and stuff. anyway, now I've kinda got this reputation of being an uncaring asshole and I don't know how to explain to anyone that that's not my intension but just a result of me being incapable and stupid. when people approach me with some emotional issue it's like I switch to autopilot and immediately invalidate or diminish the issue. People think I don't care but I actually hate that this reenforces the emotional distance I have between everyone I know. has anyone been here or does anyone know how I can start to get out of this vicious circle? thanks
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There are good days and also bad days, and we only recognize the good days cause of the experience we got from the bad days, we all are beautiful
by Tranquilitycoffee
Last post
 April 14th, 2025
...See more Welcome to 7cups with warm hearts, a safe space 💕
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Break Up
by jcb77
Last post
 December 31st, 2024
...See more Hello, I got broken up with today and I really need someone to listen to me and help me

Newbie Hub

Welcome to the Newbie Hub! This is a space for newbies to learn, ask and get involved in the community. A safe and inclusive space to help settle you in on your new 7 Cups journey. You can check out our introduction video here!


What are the different forum topics for the Newbie Hub?

7 Cups of Tea Mission & Core Values: Find information about our mission here!

7Cups Wellness Initiatives: A place for all of our wellness initiatives.

Community Guidelines and Protocol: Want to review our guidelines and protocols? View them here!

Icebreakers: Settle in by breaking some ice.

Our Vision for a Better World: Review our vision here.

Questions & Information about using 7 Cups: Got a question? We have an answer!

Resources at 7 Cups to Help You: Need some resources to help you on your 7 Cups journey? View them here.

Support Room 24/7 Project: All information relating to the support chat room.

Welcome & Introductions to 7 Cups!: Introduce yourself as a new 7 Cups user here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Members Introduction Thread: Members, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Listeners Introduction Thread: Listeners, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Member Welcome Pack: Members, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!

Listener Welcome Pack: Listeners, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!


Newbie Hub FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Q: Are there any Newbie Hub chat rooms?

A: Yes! You can find a list of the chat rooms here.


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