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🌹 Welcome to August: Celebrating Resilience & Hope! 🌹
by Angelanj
Last post
 September 1st
...See more "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." — Maya Angelou To Our Newcomers: A warm, heartfelt welcome to you! We're so glad you're here and part of our caring community. Whether you're seeking support, connection, or a safe space to share, you belong here. ♥️  To Our Returning Members: It’s wonderful to have you back! Your presence and kindness make this community stronger. Thank you for being here.  ❤️ This August, we honor Never Give Up Day (August 18th), a reminder of the incredible strength we carry, even on the hardest days. Let’s celebrate resilience, hope, and the power of lifting each other up.   🌈 Monthly Prompts & Activities: 1️⃣ Share Your Comeback Story – Tell us about a time you kept going, even when things felt impossible. Your strength inspires others!   2️⃣ Encourage a Fellow Member – Leave a kind note or supportive message for someone who might need a boost.   3️⃣ Self-Care Challenge – Try one small act of self-kindness each day (e.g., a walk, journaling, or a mindful break).   4️⃣ Never Give Up Playlist – Share songs that motivate you to push through hard times.   Let’s make this month a reminder that no one walks alone. Every step forward—no matter how small, is worth celebrating. We’re so grateful you’re here with us! ♥️  Gentle Reminder: You matter. You’re valued. And you’re never alone. 🌹
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A Belated Welcome to May: Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
by Angelanj
Last post
 July 7th
...See more "Little by little, a little becomes a lot." – Tanzanian Proverb 🌱 Hello everyone, Welcome to newcomers and returning members of the depression support community. Whether you just joined or are coming back after time away, you belong here. 💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. First, I want to sincerely apologize for this late post. This month carries such an important message, and it's one worth sharing no matter the date. Even as we move further into the month, the focus remains the same: the courage to keep going, the power of small actions, and the hope that tiny joys can still reach us. This month's prompt: Create a Dopamine Menu 🍏: What is a Dopamine Menu? A Dopamenu is a simple tool to help you boost your mood and motivation. Just like a food menu, it gives you choices. You pick activities based on how much time and energy you have. The goal is to help your brain release dopamine or the "feel-good" chemical, without pressure or perfection. Blank Template : Example of Dopamenu 🍈: How to Use your Dopamine Menu : Step 1: Print or save the blank template. Step 2: Fill in each section with your own ideas. Use the example for inspiration. Step 3: When you feel stuck, pick one thing from your menu. Start with a Starter if you're really low. Step 4: Do it. No pressure to finish. No guilt if you stop early. Step 5: Repeat whenever you need a boost. Feel free to share your Dopamine Menu in the comments! Sending love and light, Angelanj 
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Your Poem...
by EmmaE
Last post
 May 23rd
...See more Hi everyone, I came across this poem prompt and thought I'd share it here if anyone would like to try! ------------------------- My Poem (Title) My name is (name). Today I feel like a/an (adjective) (noun) (verb)ing in the (noun). Sometimes I am a/an (noun) Sometimes I am a/an (noun) But always I am (adjective). I ask the world, "(question)?" And the answer is a/an (repeat your words from line 2). ------------------------- If you’d like to join the depression support team, please check out THIS POST [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedDepressionSupport2023_295219/] for more information. To join our tag list and receive notifications, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSupportLeadershipTeam_404/NEWautomateddepressionsupporttaglist_274831/].
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World seems crazy
by plumAcai2025
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Anyone else feeling this.
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What is the meaning of living?
by globalartist
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more I am 27, and lots of things happened in my life. Everyone has bad times but it is heavy to carry to each of us. From childhood i couldnt find the meaning of life. After mom and dad left me behind i felt just a big hollow. Then the life treated me so bad. And i cant find any reason to live. Yes doing things everyday. But i dont enjoy the things i do. Whats your meaning for life and living?
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My mom and middle sister
by bekind400
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more A year ago my sister had a stress attack and since then everything has changed more than it already was. She was in the hospital for about a week and my mother was very worried, now she treats her differently than she treats me and my older sister.I mean, she favors her more, since I was little I was seen as a child who wouldn't be an example because I didn't like studying at school and my mother thought I wouldn't even make it to high school(im the youngest sister).Now, nowadays, if she starts an argument or talks to me in a bad way, it's all my fault in my mother's eyes, everything I do is wrong, yesterday we had an argument about how I dress because I had to go to the dermatologist and I dressed basic and obviously she didn't say anything to my sister about it, she told her that she dressed nicely (i was wearing a gray top and some wide leg pants) and I didn't understand what was wrong with that, but when I confronted her about how she was favoring her more, she got really angry.She denied everything exactly as I expected her to do and I left it at that until she calmed down because I also had a cold and I didn't feel like arguing.I don't understand why parents favor their children and when they do something wrong they tend to yell at them for things they did years ago even though they are completely different people now. Ever since I was little I was seen as someone who didn't care about anyone's feelings or anything, but what my mother didn't know was that I cried at night when everyone was sleeping until she found my diary where I wrote that I wanted to k### myself (this was a few years before this thing with my sister) and she changed a bit her perspective about me but now its way worse.It feels like my middle sister just likes the attention and everytime i dont keep my mouth shut im still the wrong one.I honestly don't know how i didn't k### myself yet bc trough 2021-2025 i went trough a horrible depression about stress,school,exes and just being lonely and not finding someone who just sees trough me and who loves me.Idk what to say anymore,what do yall think about it?Also thank you for reading all of this ❤️
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Why Does Your Voice Scare Me Now?
by Jyotik005
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more I wasn't like this .. I am used to it .. I am used of watching fights , raising voices , arguments .. , mom and dad fighting and cursing eachother , mom shouting at everyone , cursing for no reason and being indifferent towards me i am used to it but it feels different now . I get anxious at raising voices , I want to cry or leave the space .. i just want to silent all the noises they made ... I want to have a normal family yeh mine is too but not often .... but i can't stop them i can't tell them to keep quite or pleaseeee don't fight !!! because even if i do they ignore or keep doing that and when i cry in front of my mom she curses me saying " DON'T TRY TO GET ATTENTION " , yeh maybe  i am trying to get attention.. i never get from u but i don't want it i guess , i don't know but even if i try to not get effected it still hurts when u talk to other kids or anyone or everyone so sweetly but not to me ... But i can't do anything about this bcz this is us ... its okay i will be fine and used to it soon .... But it hurts bcz i wasn't this sensitive but now even when their is little rise in tone i get anxious and restless and all i could do it lock myself in room and try not hear... and cursing myself bcz I feel worst in myself bcz of ur words ... I know this is stupid but what can i do ? this is me ... weird and stupid and weak maybe ... I DON'T KNOW but its feels like a fact . 
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Depression and confusion
by NaksFifi
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more Hi there ,I need some serious advice really bad, 😞 🙏🏼 you see ,we are very poor,as a family am the second daughter at 22. Life hasn't been the same ever since highschool,am struggling with life decisions,I feel like am the second hand family head ,after my big sister . Me and her we sear and be like "ok,now what are we Gona eat ,how are we Gona survive today,what about our siblings,they need to eat,?,if we get what to eat then thanks God,we reach a time when eating something good feels like a crime ,coz your siblings could need that money for something else ,we became selfless,I feel like we could have a big a nice future but ..😞😞😞,it's draining you know ?,I've tried several online business, dropshiping, creating websites, trading,personal branding, digital products,name it ,am because of my country,some things can't be done ,cuz " they are not supported in your country ",I really need some advice cz lately I've been diagnosed with severe depression,cuz am looking for money in anyway possible,...but I've failed .
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I don't know
by nini66
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more I am 15 year old girl and new here I have depression anxiety panic attack I want to best friend who will understood me I have some online friend but nowadays it's feel like they are ignoring me
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2025
by querencia798
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!!!!! 🎆🥂🎁❤️ Prayers and prayers. May this year be bigger, brighter and blissful. May we all be safe, and happier. Amen.
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Will u be my friend
by sensibleEyes1111
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more I'm lonely I have noone.. I just want someone to talk to daily without pressure...
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mental hospital
by sparkle2022
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more hi, i survived an attempt it was my first and hopefully last. i was out on a 48 hour hold at a mental hospital and it was extremely traumatic. i’m having a hard time readjusting to life due to a lot of reasons, i guess im just feeling ashamed and scared and alone. i have a good support system and im safe but just wondering if anyone has been through this or has any advice?
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Mummy Issues
by Taurusbee3214
Last post
 20 hours ago
...See more Anybody else has Mummy issues or just me? She likes me least out all my siblings and it shows in her actions. She never appreciates my efforts and always says I'm wicked
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friends
by rationalApricot2093
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more what's the right approach for your friends not being bad friends but they're still not good friends n they just kept indirectly hurting you
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Depression support NYC
by sensitiveBeing8335
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Depression has a way of making even the smallest things feel like climbing a mountain. Fieve Clinical Research in New York City is running a study right now for adults with Major Depressive Disorder. If you'd like to learn more about this study, here's the link: https://patientwing.app/campaign/MDD18

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Community Resources

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- 9 Types of Depression and How To Recognize Them 

- You don't have to understand, you just have to be present by @MarianaFilipaSouza6

A beautiful testament to the nature of depression

- Rethink Mental Illness: Depression

Basic information and facts

- Resource Masterpost by @Sealiously

A plethora of amazing links

- Depression Self Help Guide

Discover some ways to help manage what you're going through

- Safety Plan

Here's a safety plan for those who are passively suicidal. Your life is important

- Resources to Help Manage Depression

A collection of helpful links for more information and support

- Depression Community Path

A path that helps guide you through dealing with depression on a day to day basis


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