If you joined 7Cups in August 2018, Introduce Yourself to the 7 Cups Community!!
Greetings from 7Cups Community!! 
If you joined 7Cups in August 2018? Introduce yourself and get to know others who joined this month too. We are excited you are here & want to get to know you.
Do not feel shy, say "Hello!!" and what is your story? Please use this space to introduce yourself to our community.
Let me introduce myself-
Hello, my name is Obs. I joined 7Cups in July 2017 as a listener. I got to know about this platform from my friend and I loved the idea of listening and supporting others. I think all emotions are valid. Everyone has own struggles and how it makes one feel, only the person who experiencing can understand it. But you are not alone. If you need some support and a compassionate ear to hear you. You can count us.
Now it is your turn!! 
Don't want to use my real name. You can call me Anna. Joined today.
Older than 25. Femme. American.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bulimic.
Interests are rather mundane and boring to most.
Have nobody to talk to "in real life" about things and no actual friends in general. I don't have much in the way of family and they're rather tired of me before I even have the chance to mention any hint of a "problem" I have, so I keep things to myself.
Not really sure I'll do so great talking to people here, but perhaps that will change in time.
Hi, my name is Randallin, but everyone just calls me Red. Most of my depression stems from not really having a good mother for most of my life. Ever since I was young my mom has had a problem with drugs, and its influenced all those around her. Including me and how others see me. For years I was compared to her by my dad, and it hurts a lot. Ever since my freshman year of high school Ive had severe depression and anxiety. It keeps me up at night and sometimes prevents me from doing the things I love. My boyfriend listens to me when i need it, but I dont want to keep worrying him. He means a lot to me and I dont want to push him away with my problems. I have major separation anxiety and it keeps me from enjoying the time I have with the people I love. I just want to have a place I can talk without worrying about anyone leaving me for it.
Hello, My name is Megan.. I am 27 from the US.. I joined because I'm going through a hard time with a relationship and with family . Even though I'm already in therapy I still feel alone sometimes so it's nice to have others to talk to. I am extremely sensitive and suffer with anxiety plus depression. I'm on a antidepressant but unfortunately it's my situation causing a lot of it right now.
Hello, I have been having family problems since I was small and still am. I am 12 and don't know what to do. Last year I tried to kill myself. My mom doesn't listen to me, my friends are betraying me, my dad keeps cheating on my mom. I don't know what to do. I want to talk to my school counsler but I'm scared that my mom will find out. I have tiny anxiety attacks sometimes. At one point I started getting fat and putting myself down. But my big sister, my hero, encouraged me to do something about it. So I started to excersise and felt a little better about myself. I am still getting depression and stress sometimes. Sorry if I vent too much I tend to do that a lot.
I have been down on my luck in the worst way possible. I need motivation and good people help me ground myself whilst moving forward in my life
@Persistentbmerr sounds like fun I'm in :)
Hi everybody! I'm Patrick, and I'm a new listener as of today - just learning everything. I teach a class in college that includes an entire chapter on listening, and this community was mentioned in the textbook, so I thought I would check it out. I look forward to listening and maybe even BEING listened to. :)
@HerculesMadison
welcome aboard and if you feel you need to off-load - be my guest :)
@exTenebrisJohn
Thank you so much!
Hello,
I'm new here. I'm in my final year of college. I've been suffering from depression for a very long time. When I joined college, I got into my first relationship with this guy. He has a lot of issues including anger, bipolarity, anxiety, depression, etc. He was nice in the beginning but he slowly started to isolate me from everyone, he made me loose contact with my beat friends without even having the chance to say goodbye for which I feel guilty to this day. He hates it even when someone's arm comes near me. He hates it when I even find babies cute. He hates it when I talk to ppl, or even help them. I had no choice but to be alone and aloof in college and to just stick with him, all the while, he was acting nice to others. This has lead to professors, classmates and parents judging me. For two years, I've been demeaned by people bcoz of this guy. I don't think there will be an end to it. I'm stuck. I can't reach out to talk to someone coz I have no friends and if I ant to talk o someone from college, it means I have to reveal the reason for my aloofness, which is him. I don't want him to suffer more with his issues. So I don't want to talk to anyone abt it. But I'm stuck. I've ended things with him. But I have no friends, no support to talk to and get help on where to start and how to make things right in college. I feel stuck coz I want people to know that I'm not selfish or discriminating or weird, but I'm not able to tell them that bcoz then I will have to give them the reason for my behaviour, which is him. I don't want to put him through that. But at the same time, I don't want to let the things be the way they r. I need help. I want to make things right. I don't know wat to do. I'm alone and stuck and have no one, no support.
Help me please.
@shyMaple648
hey,
I can relate with you a lot. Im also in colege, going into my third year. I go to a very small school but have found myself unable to connect with other people due to my emotional state. what I can suggest to you is what i have found helpful. If you have the chance, go talk to mental health services at your school. It should be either free or very inexpensive to do so through your school, and they will likely have some people who specilize in helping to heal and recover from unhealthy relationships. I think that would be the most beneficial thing that ou can do to make sure that you really do start to heal. Next, I would suggest that you try to join a club or two. find something that you're interested in, and join. It wull be especially helpful if the club has either very few people or no people who are in your major. minimize the number of people who might have preconceived notions about you, or who 'knew' you when you were in a less than healthy place. a fresh start is always good. As for the people that you see on a day-to-day basis, start small. smile or wave hi every now and then. once you get more comfortable with them, maybe ask if you can study with a group of people in a subject that you need a bit more work in. If there are group projects assigned, use that as a possible opportunity to make friends as well.
I really hope this helps!
@shyMaple648 It's going to be okay that can be rough but just be yourself :) people will come that's not good to let others control your life I'm glad you got out of that situation I'm here for you if you need to talk:)
Thank you so much to the both of u for taking time to reply. Ur words really do help me and I believe that I can be better.
@shyMaple648
sorry so sorry! I am 43 I just joined this 7 cups thing. But I totally know what boyfriends can do and how its hard! I had a boyfriend in college that I loved so much. He was in a gang and with that I got mixed up in all his stuff! Then of course I end up doing something dumb and go off to Vegas and marry a man I thought was a great guy but he ended up being worse! Alcoholic, Abusive, and isolated me in his home made me drop out of college, wouldnt let me see anyone. I finally had my friends from Oregon come and get me out. Geez did I go through a lot. Now I am fully disabled. Both mentally and physically. I do have a great husband now and two wonderful boys. But I want you to know that its not your fault its easy for us woman to fall in love with guys that are not good for us. Whatever you feel now I promise you will look back at my age and know it was all part of life.
I hope this is understanding! And as for friends, I used to have tons! But some screwed me in my back, most forgot me due to my health, and some used me and took advantage of my weakness. Your not alone there are many of us here that feel alone, and sad and depressed! Always remember never to short yourself your life cuz of others! Its not the quantity its the quality! If you have people that judge you then believe me your better off without them and karma will always comeback and give the right punishment to those who do bad to others! I have seen it and believe it!
Hey I would be honored to be your friend! If you would not mind! I dont know where you live, but I am ok with making new friends here. Believe me I have no friends too. Its my fault cuz I just disappeared from their lives. But I chose my faith in God and that is all I need. I do have 1 good friend that is all I need. If you dont mind I would love to be your new friend! Lmk okie! Either way I am not hurt if you feel its weird. And I maybe 43 but believe me I have lived it all and know it all! I know how it is in school I know how boyfriends are and how life is!
I hate to hear anyone that says they are alone and have no friends! That just means there are people who are so great that others are jealous of and love to do what they can to make that person feel horrible! Remember girls are very competitive! Even your best friend will be even if they say they would never be!
Thanks for sharing your story! And I hope you find happiness here!
Cheers
jennifer
Hello Everyone! I am Daisy, a new listener in 7cups community. I hope i will be able to learn from my senior listeners, you guys are my motivation. I have been a member of this community for over 2 years and was able to interact with a lot of listeners to share my stories and now I am so grateful that I got to help others too!
Thanks!
@DaisyyHere hello n.n
hello. my name is Jonathan and Im new to all this. Ive been having a hard time over the last 18 months and am trying to find my place in a world that is scary and hurtful. Trying to discover who I am, what I want, and find motivation for life.
Hello my name is Mia! I have struggled with depression and anxiety for 13 years now and have been in counseling and on medication off and on throughout. Now that I am in my late 20s I have been struggling with a lot of identity issues. I am looking to work on interpersonal skills and growing as a person