Joined 7Cups Community in May' 2018? Say "Hello" and introduce yourself here!!
Hello!! 
We entered in month of May and we're glad to see that you joined 7Cups Community. Welcome to 7Cups!! We're here to listen what's on your mind. All emotions you have are valid. You're not alone. We're here to listen and support and try to understand your situation. We aren't here to judge anyone because no problem is too big or small. Every problem is worth attention and try to fix it. Feel free to connect to our amazing listeners here!
There are so many things to check out. We've different forums to address different issues you might be facing. You can check them here Also, we have different support rooms, where you can join, connect and interact with other members of our community and discuss your concerns and hear theirs.
Firstly, introduce yourself and tell us a little about yourself here and also meet & know others who joined the community with you this month.
BTW, I'm Obs. I'm an adult-teen listener and involved in many ways on 7Cups since July 2017. I love supporting people with best of efforts I can, reading, writing, playing chess, gardening and cooking. What about you?
Yay! Looking forward to know each other. Feel free to connect with us. We are here with you.
Hi....Darla here
I suffer with anxiety, depression.....I have lost the ability to trust.....I so want to turn my life around but don't know how to start😣
Hi 👋 Im Valerie
@Mindbodysoul88
@Mindbodysoul88
@Mindbodysoul88
@Mindbodysoul88
@Chief4u58 HI
Good Afternoon!
I am Robin. I have 3 dogs and I suffer from anxiety.
I can't say that I "suffer" from anxiety however; I live a normal life, I do normal activities, and I am generally pretty happy. To say that I live with anxiety daily on a scale of 1-to-10, where 10 is so bad I don't leave my house, I would have to say that I live at a consistent 2 because if something makes me anxious I brush it aside and go about my life. And that makes me feel like a fraud, like do I really have anxiety if I can so easily cast the feelings aside?
The reason I joined 7Cups is to give me an outlet to more-or-less vent to so that I can air my grievances before I develop greater anxiety about them. Where I said that I live consistently at a 2, lately I've been having more trouble brushing off my repetitive thoughts, my dooms day conclusion jumping and my overall calm, and I've noticed that my life is starting to reflect that. Housework is being neglected, I'm over doing activities that used to bring me joy, all I want to do is lay on my bed and avoid everything.
I would prefer to visit a conventional therapist or counselor but 1. I cannot currently afford the office visits, and 2. I can easily pick up my phone/tablet/laptop at all hours and chat with someone at all hours via this platform.
I don't have anyone that I really feel comfortable talking to, I am wary of triggering my friends with my mundane problems, or I don't feel like I am really being supported which in and of itself adds to my general level of anxiety.
hello! my name's emily
I joined 7 Cups to help cope with anxiety and OCD thoughts that are exacerbated around that time of the month. they aren't bad every month, but sometimes I just need a little extra help to fight through them!
Hi,
I dont really know what I am doing here.
By all accounts my life looks perfect. Married, kids, house, job, attractive, I have great social skills everything. But I have never felt quite right growing up I always felt on thit outside of things and very much in my own head I didnt really realize that wasnt the case for everyone until getting older (I am in my 30s now). I had a bit of a difficult childhood and adolescence but I dont think other people saw it that way. Maybe people thought I was quiet or shy or kept to myself more maybe even stuck up? But Im not and I am so lonely. No family and very few friends I dont feel that close to and I feel very misunderstood. I never went to college or university and have spent most of my adult yeas working at the same menial retail job. I dont feel close to my spouse and wish I could separate but I feel like I would just be isolat No myself more and I worry I cant support myself and my children would be greatly affected. I feel hopeless most of the time. I have been to therapy and the answer seems to be to build myself up, get out there and meet people, get hobbies and interests and get a social circle that can offer support and help encourage me and give my life more purpose. I want to do these things but I have never joined anything in my life and because I have always felt outside of things I just dont feel like I will make friends since I never have. People try and say supportive and encouraging things and I feel their pity or confusion (remember my life seems perfect from the outside) my kids are still young and it seis ms impossible to find care for them so I can find another job or join things (even when I do have th time though I just want to sleep or cry and am obsessed with analyzing myself) I dont think I am special but even reading other peoples posts I feel that my problems just seem to great to relate. I do get butts of happiness but afterwards it eels like is so fake. My life is fake. I am so deeply unhappy and yes I am on medication and have seen doctors and therapists. Nothing seems to work or make a difference and I am left feeling worse than before. This is not a life or a way to live and surely this cant go on forever. I have no idea what kind of response I expect to get from this but maybe there are others that feel this way or can relate. A forum or a chat related to what my problems are that someone can point me in the right direction. Also someone keeps msging me on here (seems like a robot) as if that is helpful.
Anyways. Thats me.
@tidyWest1521
hi, I read your post and I just wanted to reach out. I know youve probably heard it all but Ive had a lot of experiences between other people and myself who are having similar problems. I just wanted to say that youre not alone in how youre feeling. I dont know exactly what youre feeling as everyone is different, but when I feel unhappy with life or myself and feel like everything is fake, i like to think about smaller things in life that are more concrete and real. I generally find that being around nature or listening to music can help with those feelings, even if just for a little while, especially if reaching out to people isnt a good option for you. Some people look to religion or belief systems to help. You talked about your kids in your post, and for some of the people in my life their kids have really become their inspiration to continue on and grow. Maybe when you feel unhappy you can think about them, and if nothing else know that you helped bring them into the world, and that all their happiness and the joy that they bring to others is because you chose to continue on. Im sorry if this is overstepping, Im new, but you seem like a good person and idk if this helped but I at least wanted to try.
hey im molly,
im 14 years old and i dont know whats really wrong with me.
if you dont know me i come across as quite shy, i hate talking to new people, hate confrontation, etc etc. I suffer from panic attacks and have social anxiety, but my friends are not very supportive and they dont really understand the concept of it all. ive been feeling really down and just fed up recently, but i dont have anyone to talk to about all my worries and problems that i wouldnt necessarily tell my parents, i dont really know what to do
Hello, I'm RJ. I suffer from bipolar/borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I'm here to find someone to talk to, since I don't have any friends or family.
I'm in a relationship with a narcissistic man and I'm trying to leave but I've been a SAHM for the last 4 years and it's very difficult without money. My car also broke down about a month ago so I've been trying to figure out how to fix it. Life just seems to be going to hell and I feel like I'm drowning.
@FallenRaen
@FallenRaen
Hi I'm Dale and I can relate to some things you are saying. I also have no one to talk to and no one to turn to. I want to leave so bad and go somewhere and start over. My truck broke down and I never have extra money to fix it. My girlfriend cheated on me and left me hurt lonely and depressed. Although I have the money to leave every month I can't because I don't have transporation and I have to pay my rent and utilities. Its a circle that just keeps going month after month after month with no end in sight. All I have is my dog my loyal faithful companion and best friend of 10 years. So if you need someone to talk to I'm here.
Hi I'm Dawn 😊 looking forward to chatting and learning
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Hi there!
In real life, I wouldnt really be someone youd notice. Its not like I TRY not to stick out, Im just...there. You also probably wouldnt guess that I dont always have the most confidence in myself, because my outwards appearance to everyone I know irl is chatty, bubbly, and overall, happy. Online though Ive always been, different. I express my moods more openly, and I came to realize that well, Im not the only one! Recently I was feeling more down than usual, just a dip in self confidence. I browsed a bit and 7 cups popped up! I was curious like most people probably would be. lol and behold, 7 cups was full of compassionate people willing to hear out your smallest doubts, and you grew together, not even caring about those differences. As you got to know each other, you also noticed that you have so many similarities, and you would grow together in friendship. Yes, life isnt perfect, this app isnt perfect, but after just a quick experience here I have been happier, even if it was just a bit more. To anyone who has took the time to read all of this, I really appreciate it, thanks💫💕🍃
