If you joined 7Cups in August 2018, Introduce Yourself to the 7 Cups Community!!

Hi everyone,

I joined 7 Cups this month and I'm looking forward to gaining listening experience. I've had depression, anxiety, and panic attacks come and go throughout my life. For about 6 months I've had a back injury which at one point restricted me to just lying in bed and not moving (24/7 for about 3 weeks). Up to that point in time I had attempted to "get rid of" my anxiety and depression and panic attacks and at times I thought I succeeded and at times I was sure I failed. Long story short, being in this state of pain/discomfort, and being at home all the time and having to lie down for most of the time had left me with my thoughts and I could not "run away from them". I really had to deal with them and it's been the hardest but most rewarding 6 months of my life. I'm joining 7 Cups because I want to help people the way that people have helped me. I know that listening can be seen as such an "easy task" but I think that one of the hardest things is to not just hear what someone is saying, but to actually listen and understand what the person is saying. I don't know where I'd be right know if I didn't have the support that I did have during this dark period of my life. I know that some people aren't that lucky to have that support that they need right when they need it and that's why I truly believe in 7 Cups and the idea that if you're ever in need to talk to someone about ANYTHING, you can get that support... It made such a huge difference in my life and I want to do the same for others.

Anyway, sorry for blabbing.

Nice meeting you all. I look forward to getting immersed into this community.

Cheers :)

Hello my name is Samantha and I joined 7 cups to listen to those in need. I have always needed someone to listen to and feel this is a great platform to listen to others whilst being listened to as well.

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Hey, my name's Magda and I'm here because I'm trying really hard to understand my feelings. I can't bond with people on an emotional level, so have occasional friends. It's embarrassing... what kind of human can't connect with people?, what kind of human does not get social norms?

Hello everyone, i am here because i have been feeling really bad lately and i want to find myself and someone to listen to me

Hello,

Im new here, I've decided to come here to make a change in my life. I've been trying to cope with my stress in negative ways, but I'm slowly getting better, and 7cups seems like a great start for me. I still go through days of depression due to stress, pressure to fit in, and family. I'm glad I found something like 7cups.

Hi everyone, I'm Jess, I'm 25 years old and I'm new to the community. I don't really want to share much about my story yet but I have struggled with social anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grew up in an emotionally abusive household. Just this past May, I finally moved out and it's been amazing. I feel like a brand new person, although sometimes the toxicity of being in that environment for so long comes up even in my new home. I am hopeful though and really just looking for some friends to talk with. I'm super excited to get to know everyone, and if anyone really loves Demi Lovato like a lot, let me know haha I'm a huge fan. <3

Hello everyone,

My name is Melissa and I'm a newbie on this 7 Cups thing. While I have never been to any type of formal therapy or had a diagnosis of anxiety/depression, I certainly feel that these things have been a cloud over my head basically my whole life. It is difficult to speak to family and friends sometimes about deep, emotional things that are bothering me, and they often lack compassion or don't understand, so I'm hoping that this community will be of help. I have always struggled with low self esteem and an intense fear that people are always judging me negatively, and I find it impacting my relationships and career. Connecting with others who are going through the same struggle is just what I feel I need :)

I just need people to understand the pain of helping people move forward, but not having others help you. I need my break for work. I need a break from society and just be me without the fear of people asking why am I eating that much, or that little. Or why do I avoid confrontation when I can. Or why do I like those long hours of no expectations, or those long hours of solitude. I just need those people, or maybe even one person, to look at me and see my story.

Hi. I a new listener currently studying Psychology, here to learn and grow and help people as much as possible. I hope to learn from all of you. Thank you.