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Weekly Prompt #36: Can you list five things you love about yourself?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 19 minutes ago
...See more Hello all!  Last week we discussed: What healthy coping mechanisms do you use to manage difficult emotions? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt30Ifyoucanchallengeyourselfforonethingtostepoutsideyourcomfortzone_321887/]If you haven't checked yet, please click here to add your thoughts.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/] This week's prompt-  Can you list five things you love about yourself?  We often find it easier to criticize ourselves rather than celebrate our strengths. But it is okay to practice self-love and acknowledge the positive qualities that make us unique individuals. So, let's reflect and list five things we love about ourselves. Also, I invite all to help me with creating these weekly prompt discussions so that we all can come together and discuss something related to general support every week. If you any interested in helping me out, please share your interest through this form and  I will reach out to you to guide and support you in creating the next discussion.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefjDBwy85YFxWpfrqrdXbdMORBC-pvJA4xhd10R9lMq66fIw/viewform] Join us in the 24/7 General Support Group Chat to share and support each other. -------------------------
[Listeners] Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 Thursday
...See more This is the public support counterpart of this thread [http://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenersOnlyForums_38/ListenerSelfCare_95/FarewellTakingaBreakReturningThreadSendYourRegards_4132/1/] [L] so that listeners can let the whole community know if they are leaving or if they have come back. Below excerpt taken and modified from the original thread: Some Listeners decide, at one point or another, to take a break or in special cases to leave the site as a Listener. During their time here they may have made connections with others in the community and sometimes people aren't aware that they have left or are misinformed and thus never get the opportunity to sent their warm wishes. Thus, this thread is meant for Listeners to inform the community that they are leaving or taking a break and leave their appropriate comments for others to read. Moreover, returning Listeners can post here as well to inform the community that they are active again. Returning to 7 Cups after a break? We have a welcome Back Committee now, you can find information here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/WelcomeZone_2385/WelcomeBackCommittee_295611/] (clickable), and reach out. Your peers and mentors are here for you. <3 Lastly, others in the community can send their regards to these Listeners. [L] indicates a Listeners Only thread [Welcome back committee information added by Sunisshiningandsoareyou, 02/10/23]
NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 April 6th
...See more Any new member of the NAMI Community who introduces themselves and takes the NAMI Oath will receive the NAMI Oath Badge. Please copy, paste, sign and date the following NAMI Oath within this thread: NAMI Oath I pledge a moral oath before my fellow active listeners, 7 Cups members and NAMI supporters. I pledge to help support NAMI's mission and to dedicate myself to building better lives for anyone affected by mental illness. I pledge to always try my best to be a positive influence and make a difference in the lives of others. I pledge to be #stigmafree and respectful of anyone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. I will educate, advocate and listen to others' experiences without judgment or bias. I will encourage acceptance and understanding. When I see that someone needs more than the peer support I can provide, I will refer them to professional help and appropriate resources. I pledge to make my own self-care a priority and recognize when I need to take extra time to take care of my own mental health. I will keep these promises and I will do everything in my power to promote mental health, healing, and wellness within myself, my fellow members and my world. I believe that no one should face mental illness alone and I pledge to provide peer support to anyone who reaches out to the NAMI Community for help. Signed: Date:
Weekly Prompt #36: Can you list five things you love about yourself?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 19 minutes ago
...See more Hello all!  Last week we discussed: What healthy coping mechanisms do you use to manage difficult emotions? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt30Ifyoucanchallengeyourselfforonethingtostepoutsideyourcomfortzone_321887/]If you haven't checked yet, please click here to add your thoughts.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt35Whathealthycopingmechanismsdoyouusetomanagedifficultemotions_326804/] This week's prompt-  Can you list five things you love about yourself?  We often find it easier to criticize ourselves rather than celebrate our strengths. But it is okay to practice self-love and acknowledge the positive qualities that make us unique individuals. So, let's reflect and list five things we love about ourselves. Also, I invite all to help me with creating these weekly prompt discussions so that we all can come together and discuss something related to general support every week. If you any interested in helping me out, please share your interest through this form and  I will reach out to you to guide and support you in creating the next discussion.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefjDBwy85YFxWpfrqrdXbdMORBC-pvJA4xhd10R9lMq66fIw/viewform] Join us in the 24/7 General Support Group Chat to share and support each other. -------------------------
Someone forgot to change batteries in the sun again
by PineTreeTree
Last post
 43 minutes ago
...See more That’s my theory about the cause of eclipses 😂
Bye
by Poeticmoonlight113
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more I have no reason to actually be on cups anymore, I annoy the listeners and they get sick of me. I lost all my friends and the only people that were keeping me going on here. People left all at once and it hurts but I dont blame them. Its my fault I get to attached, it's my fault that my heart breaks so easily. It's my fault that I'm just a pest. People pretend they care. They care for 5 mins and then get sick of me. Some just block me without any reason. I have no friends, ive accepted that. I won't force people to like or care about me. I won't force people to stay in my life but why people walk into my life and then walk straight out. I dont get it, I probably never will.  I know im not the easiest kid to deal with. I know im just a useless idiot that no one ever believes. There's more to my life that I don't tell, things that would connect all the *** events but whats the point of even sharing them 🤷‍♀️ people break my trust and shatter my heart so easily and they don't even care but the point is.... Im leaving cups, maybe I'll return in September when I age up to the other side but for now I just give up with trying to get support and trying to pretend that my friends will return and want to talk to me. So I will be signing out of my account today. I won't be deleting it but I will be deleting the app which is how I get the notifications. Not tagging anyone because there's no point so yeah bye and if im alive still by time it's my birthday then maybe ill return but im done with trying lately. Helplines don't care about me. People on here don't, no one in real life does so why should I bother trying to get mental health support 🤷‍♀️ Sooooooo bye 👋  (I'll check my account for the next few days maybe but after I wont be using it)
a question
by slowdecline48
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more We all have reasons for being on/in Cups-Land. For us members those reasons are almost always bad to horrible--the more you read in the forums & the more you hang out in the chat rooms, the more you know this truth. I am no exception. I got to thinking about it, & came to the following: Are you here because you decided to join 7Cups, or are you here because your problems brought you here? That is, did you make a choice or was it your fate to wind up on the site? Is human agency real or is it an illusion held by bipedal organisms influenced by environment & heredity? I lean toward the 2nd answer, even though it feels like we make our own decisions. What do you think? Please explain your answer as best you can.
Trigger warning. My ask for help
by Tinywhisper11
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more Say alone in a cold dark cage, Knowing they will be back soon I really wish someone had cared someone had known The pain I was going through. Memories of a haunted past bring visions to my mind Trying to heal my inner child, who had been left behind. My story not completely told, many secrets I have kept. I sleep with the door locked, curled as closely to the wall as possible, You took away my innocence left me disabled and scarred. I was just your toy to scared to even speak When I say I'm sorry, it still feels like Please don't hurt me. How do I close theese wounds? How do I stop the pain? 😢😢
7 Cups feels one-sided and meaningless
by ThoughtsBubbleExpress
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more While being a listener I try to do my part of helping 7 Cups as however much I can through online and offline outreach. Referring to people in need. Following the 7 cups socials etc. But I don't think I'm getting the same support back. On March 17th, 2024, I started my Psychology themed I n 's t a g r a m page. Being a Psychology student to share everything that I've learned, raise awareness help spread the word further, and break stigma. Once I posted on a few forums to promote this new page of mine as it would help me if I could reach a new audience to help me with my mission, and it got deleted by the forum managers as it was possible to search my personal account as it was mentioned in the bio of the Psychology account (FYI My personal account has always been private, meaning that no one could access any of my personal images and misuse them etc) I accepted that decision with respect and utmost understanding. Later on after removing my personal username from my psychology account bio, again in hopes of gaining some support from friends who visit my profile, I wrote a short note, mentioning my username on my 7 Cups Listener Profile Page bio section. Which serves as my personal space. It wasn't that I wanted to promote the page for personal gains or I was sharing my personal images out there. A few days later when I checked my 7 Cups bio for some reason, that Promotion note mentioning my username was vanished. My personal profile page got manipulated by the admins here and the reason is unknown for now. Being on 7 Cups feels meaningless, as if I'm just giving out my all without receiving any support back. All the rules and regulations for Listeners are suffocating me. I'm posting this on the forum knowing that it might get deleted too. But I just had to say this. I don't care if I get kicked out of here.
Weekly Prompt #16: What are some of the emotions that you find most difficult to regulate?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more Hello everyone, I hope everyone is having a good week. In the last week, we discussed- How has your culture or upbringing influenced your approach to emotion regulation? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/ManagingEmotions_1599/WeeklyPrompt15Howhasyourcultureorupbringinginfluencedyourapproachtoemotionregulation_306600/?post=3294685] If you haven't checked yet, please click here to add your thoughts. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/ManagingEmotions_1599/WeeklyPrompt15Howhasyourcultureorupbringinginfluencedyourapproachtoemotionregulation_306600/?post=3294685] Based on the discussion there, I realized that emotion regulation is something that is not openly discussed or learned due to various factors in play. But as a consequence of it, we experience a harder time regulating our emotions because we have no clue how to channel them. So, I want to extend this week's discussion towards it a bit more. This week's prompt is: What are some of the emotions that you find most difficult to regulate? Why do you think that is? While there are many factors in play that how emotions are expressed and managed, it is important to find a balance that works for us individually. Please remember, it is okay to feel and express our emotions, and seeking support when we need it is a sign of strength. Let's discuss together and learn from each other. Join us in the 24/7 General Support Group Chat to share and support each other. [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] -------------------------
Weekly Prompt #34: What is a long term goal you have?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 9 hours ago
...See more Hello all!  Last week we discussed: [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt33Whataresomebarrierstodisclosingwhatyouaregoingthrough_324486/]What are some barriers to disclosing what you are going through? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt33Whataresomebarrierstodisclosingwhatyouaregoingthrough_324486/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt30Ifyoucanchallengeyourselfforonethingtostepoutsideyourcomfortzone_321887/]If you haven't checked yet, please click here to add your thoughts.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/generalsupport/General_2440/WeeklyPrompt33Whataresomebarrierstodisclosingwhatyouaregoingthrough_324486/] This week's prompt-  What is a long-term goal you have?  This week I want us to discuss long and short-term goals.  A long-term goal might be something in 5 years such as saving up to buy a house, or a lifelong goal of staying healthy and fit. So, in your own words can you describe something that might be a long-term goal for you? And why do you want to achieve that?  Let's get started and share!  Also, I invite all to help me with creating these weekly prompt discussions so that we all can come together and discuss something related to general support every week. If you any interested in helping me out, please share your interest through this form and  I will reach out to you to guide and support you in creating the next discussion.  [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefjDBwy85YFxWpfrqrdXbdMORBC-pvJA4xhd10R9lMq66fIw/viewform] Join us in the 24/7 General Support Group Chat to share and support each other. -------------------------
TW//
by Poeticmoonlight113
Last post
 20 hours ago
...See more Had an apointment a few days ago to deal with something and idk now I feel regret but I know there's no going back at all. Sigh 😕 
everything hurts.
by LoveMyMoonflowers
Last post
 21 hours ago
...See more everything hurts so much. it hurts, it really hurts.  it just hurts.  im sorry. 
will i ever be satisfied?
by dramallama3
Last post
 22 hours ago
...See more its just never enough. your life looks perfect to everyone else - incredible social circle, popular, academic excellence, supportive parents, good body image and pretty much everything else anyone would want. you have it all. but you're never satisfied, are you? you're not objectively sad, you love to laugh, you love smiling and people love you and your friends always have your back and you're very successful. you derive joy from showing love to others and from self achieved success more than anything else. but every night, you're worrying about what comes next. you cry every night.  even as a child you always had a plan. the plan kept changing, sure, but it was always there. an intricately manifested future. at every point you were craving the next big accomplishment that you always overlooked all the little things you did well along the way. those were insignificant. those were not enough. and when you finally achieved that big goal, we're you truly happy? did you feel truly accomplished? were you ever satisfied? no. you never felt a sense of achievement, it was just a mild sense of relief that you got it done with. everyone around you celebrated you, some looked up to you and the adults praised your potential. at the end of the day, what you do/did overshadowed who you were. you were so invested in making this work according to your plan that your accomplishment was overshadowed by the dread of the next big thing on the plan. while everyone congratulated you, you were worrying about something else.  you are ambitious. extremely ambitious. you put the most pressure on yourself. and over the years everyone else expects a lot from you. they have faith in you. how can you let them down? you can't. so you worry some more. but you wouldn't say you're not happy, because you are. everyday there are several moments when you feel so much joy and so much love but it will come crashing down because of all that existential dread. because you're scared, so scared of failure. so scared of losing the people you love. so scared that one day someone might not like you as a person (oh did i mention you're a people pleaser too? a golden retriever - you love taking, and you want everyone to love you). so scared of things not working according to the plan. does that mean you're always working? no, not really. you put things off a lot. you're tired of all this. you're tired of never being satisfied with what you do. you're tired of all those expectations. you're tired of being you. you still work hard though, you still have the potential but you did set your goal far too high and manifested an entire future around it - a plan. and now, you're stuck with it, you're stuck in a cycle of worry and burn out. because if the plan doesn't work out, its like being stranded in a desert, you wouldn't know what to do. all you want right now is a break, but well, your plan doesn't have the time for that :)) that's my life.
Ughhh
by Mocoloco
Last post
 23 hours ago
...See more So I have been in a long distance relationship with someone for 5 months as you very well know . I have one big heavy concern that’s weighing heavily on my heart. That concern is that he still talks to his ex on a daily basis. Like we will be on a FaceTime call having a good time, and she calls.. he is so quick to tell me I’ll call you back babe when I’m done. I have timed their phone calls and most of them take about 30 minutes to an hour. When I ask him about it he gets defensive and frustrated that I’m even asking him about their conversation. Or he’ll even say “you’re being too sensitive”. Well my concern is that he still likes her and is doing things he shouldn’t be behind my back.

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