New to the 7 Cups Community in December 2017? Say Hello here! And get to know others who joined in December too!
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Hey, joined fairly recently, nice to meet you all :)
Hi! I'm new. I am honestly still figuring out what is my biggest need. I scored 77% for "struggle" though, which does make me recognize I do have some things to face. I have been having stress at home in feeling unsupported. I also feel fear of not being good enough and being cheated on... and weird things can trigger feelings of fear of infidelity. Funny thing is, i haven't been cheated on in over 10 years so being afraid of it after so long surprises me. Anyways, I recognize the feelings, I'm here, and I won't let them define me.
@yellowPlum6677
Hi there! Welcome to 7 Cups. I hear you, you have been going through a lot in your life. It's nice to see you recognize your feelings, it's a good step to get going! Enjoy your time here 
Hello I am new and still figuring out where to start. My mother and step father passed away in February of last year, the spring of my 2nd year in a PhD program. Last year was also the year I had my first major surgery, took my comprehensives for PhD, and my brother and his wife had a baby. I've found myself unable to focus and don't enjoy things I used to. I tried to get help through my university but they didn't seem that inclined to want to help (even a death in the family support group never returned my email). I've tried dealing with it on my own but I find myself not meeting deadlines, not getting normal things (laundry, dishes, etc.) done, and I just have no interest in things that matter. I'm hoping to find some help here.
Hello i am new here as well. Feel here good to be here to help other people and also in the process learn the very important life skill active listening. Thank you 7 cups for creating such a community and platform for making world a peaceful place.
@Compassionate9p
Welcome to the community Compassionate <3 Appreciate your kind and encouraging words. Glad to have you here with us.
@nickycat101
Hey Nicky, <3 Welcome to 7Cups. We're glad to have you here and appreciate your efforts to reach out. I am sorry to hear the major loss and how things are hard for you. I can feel it. Hugs <3 We all are here with you. Feel free to connect with us.
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I hope you find them helpful in navigating the site. <3
Hello there. I'm new here, just joined a few minutes ago. I've always been obsessed in my relationships. Now that I've acknowledged that, I'm afraid I'm ruining my current relationship and I think my boyfriend is beginning to get tired of me. He's kind, shows me love and affection, gives me attention, takes me out on dates, talks about a future together, listens to me and tries his best to change behaviors that have affected our relationship badly in the past. My other problem is that I am controlling and feel frustrated when I can't control a situation. How do I stop? I can't afford a therapist but some advice would really help because I don't want to lose this man. He has been tolerating thus far, I don't know when he will finally feel like he's had enough. Thank u for taking the time to read
@gentleCranberry9538
Welcome to 7 cups! I hope you have a great experience here and find a Listener who will be able to help you talk through the feelings!
As a listener, I like to focus on helping people with relationship stress, so if you ever need anything, my PMs are open!
@gentleCranberry9538
Ah, could feel your emotions there Cranberry. Sorry to hear that you experiencing it. We all are here with you. Feel free to connect with us https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
As well as explore our lovely sub communities forums and support rooms. We are glad that you joined us. Hugs <3 Welcome aboard!
Hello,
I am new and have been struggling with anxiety, depression, and ptsd. Ive been so angry and irritable and I dont even know who I am anymore only just what emotion is coming out. I dont want this to stress my new relationship and has cause very low self esteem and self confidence. Ive gone through this before and feel like its a never ending cycle.
Chelsea
@fearlessCake5854 Welcome to 7Cups. It's a brave and positive step to reach out. I hope you find it helpful to share here. <<Hugs>>
@fearlessCake5854
am sorry to hear that. I can understand how hard it is to deal with Anxiety, Depression and PTSD all together. We are here for you, with you Cake. Feel free to connect with us: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
If need any help or support, feel free to pm me as well.
Hi yall. Im just having a rough time, in general. Life is a struggle at the moment and Im hoping to find a little clarity here. Sigh.
@laviedansante23 Thanks for sharing, and welcome to 7 Cups. <<Hugs>>
@laviedansante23
Hugs Lavied. Could understand.We are here with you. Connect with us 1-1 https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ OR also in support rooms. I hope you feel better with us.
Hiya all, I'm new here. Work stress related, toxic company, bad colleagues, but nothing major in life, carrying some burdens, I'm living well, just not happily ever after. Just want a space to vent and people to talk to (that doesn't know me IRL).
@Xin87 Hi, and welcome to 7 Cups. I joined in December, too. I know what you mean about having a place to vent and share your stuff to "safe" people. It has helped me to get some of that junk I stuff inside OUT. <<Hugs>>
@Xin87
Feel free to vent out all the thoughts or share emotions here with us. We will be glad to listen and support you. Welcome to 7Cups Xin. <3
Hello i am new here as well.
Hi, @Compassionate9 , and welcome to 7 Cups! :-)
Hello, new here. I'm trying this site because I'd rather win my fight against my problems.
This has actually been a rough year for me and my family as we have a loved one in jail right now. We've gone through intense pain and suffering these last few months, we visit him but nonetheless it's been hard without this family member. What hurts even more is that this family member was convicted on false accusations. He stood no chance at the jury trial against the weight of the accusations. The judge had a hard task in pleasing everyone, and I want to believe the public defender did what they could to help this family member.
He rejected the plea deal and stood up for his innocence. But the People wanted him to be accountable for something.
I'm not going to lie, I cry my eyes out regularly in dealing with this. The worries, the distance, the hopelessness. The nightmares even. My worst fear is that this family member won't be the same when they get out. Which I know is unavoidable, the system preys on the inmates and judges them at face value. No consideration, they don't care about your story.
But then I breathe again. And I try to live again. And I won't give up, I didn't get this far to lose.
I'm here maybe to help with the stress. Also to say that you have to keep it together, THERE IS NO OPTION. We are the ones who have to carry the torch and hope for the best as we weather the storm.
@whizkid
Welcome to 7 cups! Here on 7 cups, we'll try our best to be here for you as much as possible!
If you ever need someone to talk to, my PMs are always open :)