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The Gratitude Project: List 3 Things That You Are Grateful For...
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
3 days ago
...See more Hi there, Today we will learn a little more about gratitude and learn how to express this. Studies have shown that if you practice daily gratitude practice, it can make you feel happier and improve your health. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one already has and not ones future desires or hopes. It is generated from within. This social emotion strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history, and it stems from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. Studies show that specific areas of the brain are involved in experiencing and expressing gratitude. Brain scans of people assigned a task that stimulates gratitude show lasting changes in the prefrontal cortex that heighten sensitivity to future experiences of gratitude, thus feeling happier and healthier. Please list 3 things that you are grateful for and share daily if you feel comfortable to do so!
Day 1: 25 Days of Gratitude, Self-Care and Personal Growth
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
March 8th
...See more  Hi everyone, 7 Cups has an exciting online therapy update to share this month. To celebrate, we’re doing 25 days of Gratitude, Self-Care, and Personal Growth and please keep checking each day for updates! Some of you may not celebrate Christmas and we have designed the content to be open for everyone to get involved and there will be something for everyone! 🌻 The focus will be on expressing our gratitude, developing self-care approaches, and working on our personal growth together. This is a 25-day event and on each day that you come to 7 Cups, there will be a gift from us at 7 Cups to all of you and this will include a series of thoughtful new content to get involved with. It is our way of expressing our gratitude towards you all, as each of you makes 7 Cups the amazing community that it is! We are so excited to collaborate with you all and cannot wait to hear from you all!  🌻Please share: who is someone that really listens to you when you talk, and how does that make you feel?🌻 Photo by Joanne Kosinka on Unsplash Please RSVP by subscribing to this main post as we introduce each new post every day! ✨ Day 2:  Setting Positive Intentions: Let's Set Some Together! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day2SettingPositiveIntentionsLetsSetSomeTogether_318600/] ✨ Day 3: Using Affirmations to Increase your Overall Wellbeing [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day3UsingAffirmationstoIncreaseyourOverallWellbeing_318682/] ✨ Day 4: Developing a Growth Mindset: How did you foster a positive learning attitude? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day4DevelopingaGrowthMindsetHowdidyoufosterapositivelearningattitude_318713/] ✨ Day 5: 3 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day53ThingsILikeAboutMyselfAshareofselfdiscovery_318827/] Things I Like About Myself - A share of self-discovery! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day53ThingsILikeAboutMyselfAshareofselfdiscovery_318827/] ✨ Day 6: 3 Things I am Grateful for [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day63ThingsyouareGratefulfor_318892/] ✨ Day 7: Focusing on What Brings You Meaning and Purpose in Life [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day7FocusingonWhatBringsYouMeaningandPurposeinLife_318950/] ✨ Day 8: Recognising Your Strengths [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day8RecognisingYourStrengths_319014/] ✨ Day 9: 3 Grounding Techniques to Feel Calmer [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day93GroundingTechniquestoFeelCalmer_319075/] ✨ Day 10: Unhelpful Thinking Styles and How to Nurture a Growth Mindset [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day10UnhelpfulThinkingStylesandHowtoNurtureaGrowthMindset_319152/] ✨ Day 11: Loneliness During the Holidays: Finding Connection and Support [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day11LonelinessDuringtheHolidaysFindingConnectionandSupport_319192/] ✨ Day 12: The Therapists' Toolbox [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day12DaysofGratitudeSelfCareandPersonalGrowth_319278/] ✨ Day 13: That went well technique [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day13Whatwentwelltechnique_319346/] ✨ Day 14: Happiness Scale [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day14HappinessScale_319418/] ✨ Day 15: Navigating the Comfort, Discomfort, and Panic Zones: A Guide to Growth [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day15NavigatingtheComfortDiscomfortandPanicZonesAGuidetoGrowth_319488/] ✨ Day 16: The Importance of Digital Detox [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day16TheImportanceofDigitalDetox_319562/] ✨ Day 17: Tips and Prompts for Effective Gratitude Journaling [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day17TipsandPromptsforEffectiveGratitudeJournaling_319699/] ✨ Day 18: What's in your Worry Jar? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WhatsinyourWorryJar_319696/]  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WhatsinyourWorryJar_319696/] ✨ Day 19: Identifying and Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day19IdentifyingandOvercomingSelfLimitingBeliefs_319791/] ✨ Day 20: Recipes for Relaxation [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day20RecipesforRelaxation_320162/] ✨ Day 21: The Art of Saying No: Setting Boundaries for Self-Care [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day21TheArtofSayingNoSettingBoundariesforSelfCare_320049/] ✨ Day 22: Small Achievable Goals: Ready, Set, Accomplish! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day22SmallAchievableGoalsReadySetAccomplish_320082/] ✨ Day 23: Setting Mindful Resolutions [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day23SettingMindfulResolutions_320239/] ✨ Day 24: End of the Year Gratitude Jar: A Collective Celebration [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day24EndoftheYearGratitudeJarACollectiveCelebration_320241/] ✨ Day 25: Share Your Wish for 7 Cups for 2024! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day25ShareYourWishfor7Cupsfor2024_320308/] @adventureawaits777 @adventorousBranch3786 @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiusGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bestThinker1986 @blissedNblessed @CaringSub @Brittanny17 @calmcoral @charmaeausty @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @crystalclearnow @CyclingThroughLife @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @empathicPresence9091 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @geribear @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @heartstopper13 @helgafy @helpfulDime0407 @iamwhoiamwhoami @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @Jordan1872 @k87 @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kindRiver6 @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @meaningfulSilence @mia4819 @Mich765 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @Mscooper2789 @mytwistedsoul @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @PhilosophicalModel @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @QueerChaos259 @Randumuser1 @Rebecca @redirecting @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @tallWalker4850 @TannDee @ThadSterling @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @tinywhisper11 @tifecandy @toughLand5970 @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yzzil
We’ve Launched Talk Therapy on 7 Cups!
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
January 25th
...See more Hi everyone, Thank you for being here and getting involved in all of the events leading up to the big announcement. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about online therapy at 7 Cups. We often receive messages asking us how online therapy works at 7 Cups so I wanted to share more with you all and also highlight our new feature at 7 Cups which we are very excited to share with you all! What Happens During 7 Cups Online Therapy and Coaching? 7 Cups is an on-demand emotional support platform and a caring and thriving community of people who support one another. The 7 Cups Community has supported over 60 million people in emotional distress since 2013. The community is available globally in 189 countries and 140 languages. We provide 1:1 free support sessions with a trained listener, personalized growth paths to help you feel better, and online therapy with licensed therapists.  At 7 Cups we also provide online therapy with a licensed therapist. Online therapy is essentially the same as traditional therapy, except you do not have to wait to see your therapist and you’ll be connected with your therapist instantly.  As soon as you arrive in the dedicated room with your therapist at 7 Cups, you will have a set date and time to meet your therapist on an audio/video call as you will be able to view the therapist's availability. Some of you may prefer to only message your therapist and sign up for the Messaging Therapy plan which is $199 monthly and you’ll receive a thoughtful response each day to everything you have written. For those that prefer a real-time therapy experience, the Live Video and Audio Therapy plan will cost $359 per month for a 45-minute live therapy session with your therapist over audio/video each week.  Frequently you will check in to see how things are going and adjust the therapy goals (if necessary) moving forward. Your therapist will provide you with exercises to complete during this process for your personal growth. You will work on any mental health issues you are experiencing to develop coping skills that work for you. Online therapy and coaching at 7 Cups are tailored to your individual needs and preferences.  🌿We also have more exciting news and as part of our annual event, we are giving one member a complimentary month of online therapy! To enter the prize draw all you need to do is respond to this post. The winner will be selected at random and you will be notified on the 1st January 2024. 🌿 Things to Know about Online Therapy and Coaching at 7 Cups * Therapy is a journey, and you get what you put in. It takes time, dedication, and consistency to progress in therapy and your therapist will be there for you every step of the way * You can send a message to your therapist where and whenever you like  * Therapy at 7 Cups is an affordable alternative to many other online therapy options * You have the flexibility of whether you prefer to have text-based therapy or if you wish to receive therapy over an audio/video live session. If you wish to leave your camera off then this is entirely your choice and it is important you feel comfortable during your therapy sessions.   How Can I Find the Right Therapist at 7 Cups?  At 7 Cups, we realize the importance of finding a therapist that you feel is a good fit for you. Just like any relationship, it can take time to find the right therapist for you. We aim to make this process even easier for you which is why you are able to select your therapist.  * If you want to sign up for online therapy and coaching at 7 Cups, you can do so here [http://www.7cups.com/online-therapy].  *  Browse therapists here to find a clinician that meets your needs and preferences during online therapy  [https://www.7cups.com/therapists/] 🌻Please note: we will continue adding names to the list until the 31st so you still all have time to enter. The prize draw to enter for a free month of online therapy is only available on a member account. So keep commenting and we will add you to the list. If I have not responded to your post directly, it does not mean that you have not entered. All individuals who have commented will be entered. 🌻 From all of us here at 7 Cups, we wanted to say thank you for being here with us and getting involved in the exciting events to follow!  Feeling better starts with a single message! 
Celebrate success!
by amiablePeace77
Last post
11 hours ago
...See more Celebrating achievement can boost confidence and increase motivation.  Do you celebrate your successes whether small or big? How? Kindly click here and fill out this short form to add or remove your names from the taglist Taglist [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeql8unT87Ka1cN7jZZ8fk2QR4MRu8RZSytPu23e4cziOuEaQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0] Taglist Updated 3/18/24  @4Jasmine @adventureawaits777 @adventorousBranch3786 @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bestThinker1986 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @candybubblegumsprinkles @CaringSub @Brittanny17 @calmcoral @CatHanderOutNoah  @charmaeausty @Coffeebean26 @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @crystalclearnow @CyclingThroughLife @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @endure777 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704  @FleurdeNeige @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @gregariousField7151 @heartstopper13 @helpfulDime0407 @hopefaith2011 @iamwhoiamwhoami @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Jordan1872 @k87 @KateDoskocilova @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kindRiver6 @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @meaningfulSilence @mia4819 @Mich765 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @Mscooper2789 @mytwistedsoul @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @PhilosophicalModel @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @Rainboho @Randumuser1 @redirecting @reguna @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @tallWalker4850 @TannDee @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @toughLand5970 @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524
Stretching for Mental Health
by amiablePeace77
Last post
12 hours ago
...See more Have you ever noticed  that when you’re anxious or depressed your whole body feels tense? Anxiety and depression can cause the muscles to tense up, which can lead to pain and stiffness in almost any area of the body.  Stretching has been shown to increase serotonin levels,  i.e the hormone that helps stabilise our moods, reduces stress, and overall makes us feel good. It is very important to not push yourself and instead ease into stretching. Passive stretching is the gentlest form where you allow gravity and relaxation to do the stretching. Participation question: Do you stretch on a regular basis? If not, do you think you could benefit from integrating a stretching routine into your daily life? Helpful Videos: Stretches to Start Your Day [https://youtu.be/rwdbg4W2Rbs?si=DGgkwHvALNzSg47E] 5 Minute Full Body Stretch [https://youtu.be/S0YVmpdKuKY?si=iifllzWBiEa3ehmt] Helpful Resources: The importance of stretching [https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-stretching] Seeking Help  Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges.  Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation  https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/]  To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1 [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1]
Fond Memories
by soulsings
Last post
13 hours ago
...See more * Let's share some memories which make us smile for some time when we recall them. Taglist Updated 3/26/24 @4Jasmine @adventureawaits777 @adventorousBranch3786 @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bence2  @bestThinker1986 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @candybubblegumsprinkles @CaringSub @Brittanny17 @calmcoral @CatHanderOutNoah  @charmaeausty @Coffeebean26 @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @crystalclearnow @CyclingThroughLife @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @endure777 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704  @FleurdeNeige @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @gregariousField7151 @heartstopper13 @helpfulDime0407 @hopefaith2011 @iamwhoiamwhoami @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Jordan1872 @k87 @KateDoskocilova @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kindRiver6 @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @meaningfulSilence @mia4819 @Mich765 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @Mscooper2789 @mytwistedsoul @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @PhilosophicalModel @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @Rainboho @Randumuser1 @redirecting @reguna @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @tallWalker4850 @TannDee @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @toughLand5970 @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524 
What's happening
by stranger81
Last post
1 day ago
...See more I don't understand what's happening. Some days are better than others and some are worse.
Laughing Out Loud
by soulsings
Last post
1 day ago
...See more * What was the last thing you read or watched that made you laugh out hard? Taglist Updated 3/26/24  @4Jasmine @adventureawaits777 @adventorousBranch3786 @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bence2  @bestThinker1986 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @candybubblegumsprinkles @CaringSub @Brittanny17 @calmcoral @CatHanderOutNoah  @charmaeausty @Coffeebean26 @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @crystalclearnow @CyclingThroughLife @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @endure777 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704  @FleurdeNeige @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @gregariousField7151 @heartstopper13 @helpfulDime0407 @hopefaith2011 @iamwhoiamwhoami @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Jordan1872 @k87 @KateDoskocilova @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kindRiver6 @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @meaningfulSilence @mia4819 @Mich765 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @Mscooper2789 @mytwistedsoul @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @PhilosophicalModel @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @Rainboho @Randumuser1 @redirecting @reguna @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @tallWalker4850 @TannDee @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @toughLand5970 @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524
Benefits of laughter
by amiablePeace77
Last post
1 day ago
...See more How can humor and laughter help to improve our mental health? 😀 Let's make a list of the benefits. Example Laughter stops distressing emotions Kindly click here and fill out this short form to add or remove your names from the taglist Taglist [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeql8unT87Ka1cN7jZZ8fk2QR4MRu8RZSytPu23e4cziOuEaQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0] Taglist Updated 3/18/24  @4Jasmine @adventureawaits777 @adventorousBranch3786 @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bestThinker1986 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @candybubblegumsprinkles @CaringSub @Brittanny17 @calmcoral @CatHanderOutNoah  @charmaeausty @Coffeebean26 @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @crystalclearnow @CyclingThroughLife @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @endure777 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704  @FleurdeNeige @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @gregariousField7151 @heartstopper13 @helpfulDime0407 @hopefaith2011 @iamwhoiamwhoami @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Jordan1872 @k87 @KateDoskocilova @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kindRiver6 @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @meaningfulSilence @mia4819 @Mich765 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @Mscooper2789 @mytwistedsoul @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @PhilosophicalModel @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @Rainboho @Randumuser1 @redirecting @reguna @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @tallWalker4850 @TannDee @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @toughLand5970 @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524
Sorry for this being so long but I need help. Am I a bad heartless son for this?
by pookeyy9
Last post
2 days ago
...See more My mom has anxiety which has lead to me putting ten years of my life (which I havent even started) aside to tend to her. | feel like she using her mental health/disability to guilt trip, trap and manipulate me into doing what's only good for her. In 2015 my brother died in a car crash. They put my mom ina bad state. Anxiety so bad that she didn't want me leaving the same room she was in but after a while get got better but this was when | got frustrated and snapped. | told her that | can't just sit her like this knowing | gotta start focusing on my future. She promised me two months but those are into several years.  Then got a girlfriend. She really cared for me and my mom. Did more in a few years than my own family has done in their whole lifetime. She knew my mom's issue and was willing to help her. We convinced my mom to start walking which started out great but one rainy she stopped walking. Then we got walking at the park and the same thing happened. Then we ended going to a thrift store and saw a bike. We got her to buy the bike so we could start riding bikes. | already had a bike and my ex brought her bike so | could repair  it for her. We started to ride almost everyday which | thought this would finally be a actual change for the better but ended the same way. She kept focusing on family that didn't care instead the person that showed her everyday that she was willing.  Of course we broke because it wasn't fair for her because she wasn't getting what she wanted. Us to have alone time. Us to go out and feel like an couple. We were together for five years and our of those five years she mostly was here. | only been to her house only three times. Our first date was on my birthday after that we broke up. I'm glad she did because it really put me in a position to see what the *** is going on. All she wanted was a few hours just for us to have our time but my mom never gave us that time. My mom would even end up being two faced. Example we had friends from out of town wanting to hang out with us. They offered us to got to the movies with them. | told her to go because | couldn't leave.  Of course we broke because it wasn't fair for her because she wasn't getting what she wanted. Us to have alone time. Us to go out and feel like an couple. We were together for five years and our of those five years she mostly was here. | only been to her house only three times. Our first date was on my birthday after that we broke up. I'm glad she did because it really put me in a position to see what the *** is going on. All she wanted was a few hours just for us to have our time but my mom never gave us that time. My mom would even end up being two faced. Example we had friends from out of town wanting to hang out with us. They offered us to got to the movies with them. | told her to go because | couldn't leave.  Of course we broke because it wasn't fair for her because she wasn't getting what she wanted. Us to have alone time. Us to go out and feel like an couple. We were together for five years and our of those five years she mostly was here. | only been to her house only three times. Our first date was on my birthday after that we broke up. I'm glad she did because it really put me in a position to see what the *** is going on. All she wanted was a few hours just for us to have our time but my mom never gave us that time. My mom would even end up being two faced. Example we had friends from out of town wanting to hang out with us. They offered us to got to the movies with them. | told her to go because | couldn't leave.  My mom ended up saying “don't  let any girl fool you. She probably went with them to mess with that another guy”. I'm like | TOLD HER TO GO BECAUSE | HAVE TO STAY HERE WITH YOU!. Yeah that pisses me off. Even with my dad, she would get mad at him for trying  to help WHICH | NEED. Telling me that don't let fill your head up with things. He wasnt there when you were little but now he's trying to show up. Me personally, | don't give a damn about the past. He is the only person that can give me the head start | really need because who in the *** is going to help a 32 old man get off his feet? Not a damn soul.  After the break up, | took a year just to actually watch my mom  and literally all she does is watch TV, gossip and eat junk food. She always say she wants to do better but it's either a tiny bit or nothing at all and this has been going since 2015. Everytime | voice my feelings well try to, she would say “in the Bible it's says you talk back to your parents” or "you're shorten your days talking back.  She even had a several therapists. One telling her that “it can keep 5 to 8 years for you to get better” but how in the *** can you improve if you just sit on your *** long day and night?! | even told how this situation has made me develop depression and anxiety and her response was “do you need to go to therapy?". Avoiding the fact that I'm like this because | have no life. Even my dad told me you better do something now or it's going to get to a point where you going hate her.  What even *** me off more was | over heard her speaking to my brother about getting full custody of his child (crazy ex not being a mother). | hear her say “you need to get your child back. It's been two years already. She cant waste any more time like that". But I'm sitting here with ten years of my life gone that | haven't even started and only had one job that only lasted three days because | had to care for her. She even convinced me to sign  up to be her caretaker which now  | don't want to do because | don't want to just continue to sit here and doing nothing. | don't care if there is money coming from it. | choose a life over money. | see it as she wants an income the easy way and think money will change my mind about the situation.  All | want is to have a life. | don't Care if | live with her forever. | just want a life I'm not trying to go out and gangbang or hang around *** people. | just want to get back into longboarding, woodworking, complete my goal of chasing a tornado, work on projects I've written down, fall in love again, get a job etc. Don't know why | added that but I'm sure ya get it. | just want to live!  I'm 7 years away from being 40. A part of me tells that | still have some time but another part of me tells me it's already too late.  I try to talk to her about but something always holds me back from speaking and acting. Am | being a *** son for having needs? 
Day 14: Happiness Scale
by Hope
Last post
2 days ago
...See more 7 Cups has an exciting therapy update to share this month. To celebrate, we’re doing 25 days of Gratitude, Self-Care, and Personal Growth. Read more here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/Day125DaysofGratitudeSelfCareandPersonalGrowth_318564/]. Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Today as part of the therapy events I want to talk about a very interesting way of measuring and improving the quality of our lives and just adding more joy and happiness.  Long ago I came across the concept called the Happiness Scale. It is a very simple but effective way of starting where you are, working what you have, and doing more of what brings you joy. I would love to link you to the video I watched but I can’t find it! So if this post reminds you of a video and you can find it please send me it so I can link it.  Here is how the happiness scale works! Make a list of everything you do in your day-to-day life, you are especially looking for small tasks/routines and rate it on a scale of 1-10 where 1 means it brings you no joy and 10 means it brings you great amounts of joy/happiness. Lets assume Ben is making a list, here is what it can look like:  Once we have a rating of what each of our routines/tasks rank on the scale, we will highlight the ones that rank 7 or higher. You can even do 5 or higher if you don’t have many 7s and higher. We will work with what we have. Once we know which tasks/routines rank high, we will actively try to do more of these every day. For example, in the above example, Ben will ensure he does not miss his morning cup of coffee, takes time out to walk his dog, make an effort to schedule time with friends, make time for his book of choice, ensures he can be home in time for dinner with partner. It would not be realistic for Ben to do all this in one go! He can select 1-2 things to do more of those and then work on the next item.  Today that is what we will be doing for ourselves! 1. Write down your repetitive tasks/routines, ideally the ones that are daily and those that are frequently a part of your life (For example, a walk maybe daily but meeting friends/family maybe weekly or even monthly). Try to get as many daily tasks noted as you can.  2. Once you have rated the tasks, highlight all that you ranked 7 and above (5 and above if you have barely any in the 7 and above category) 3. Select 1-2 tasks from the highlighted category that are easy to do more of and that are mostly in your control.  4. Share with us which task/routine you will be doing more of?
Being helped
by soulsings
Last post
3 days ago
...See more * How are the people close to you helping you grow as a human being? Taglist Updated 3/4/24  @4Jasmine @adventureawaits777 @adventorousBranch3786 @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bestThinker1986 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @candybubblegumsprinkles @CaringSub @Brittanny17 @calmcoral @CatHanderOutNoah  @charmaeausty @Coffeebean26 @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @crystalclearnow @CyclingThroughLife @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @endure777 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704  @FleurdeNeige @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @gregariousField7151 @heartstopper13 @helpfulDime0407 @hopefaith2011 @iamwhoiamwhoami @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Jordan1872 @k87 @KateDoskocilova @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kindRiver6 @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @meaningfulSilence @mia4819 @Mich765 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @Mscooper2789 @mytwistedsoul @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @PhilosophicalModel @PinkTriangle133 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @Randumuser1 @Rebecca @redirecting @reguna @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @tallWalker4850 @TannDee @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @toughLand5970 @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524
The Gratitude Project: List 3 Things That You Are Grateful For...
by LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Last post
3 days ago
...See more Hi there, Today we will learn a little more about gratitude and learn how to express this. Studies have shown that if you practice daily gratitude practice, it can make you feel happier and improve your health. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one already has and not ones future desires or hopes. It is generated from within. This social emotion strengthens relationships, and its roots run deep in evolutionary history, and it stems from the survival value of helping others and being helped in return. Studies show that specific areas of the brain are involved in experiencing and expressing gratitude. Brain scans of people assigned a task that stimulates gratitude show lasting changes in the prefrontal cortex that heighten sensitivity to future experiences of gratitude, thus feeling happier and healthier. Please list 3 things that you are grateful for and share daily if you feel comfortable to do so!
Move on
by stranger81
Last post
3 days ago
...See more Hey I'm confused rn because of past relationships. What is move on and healing how does it feels like??
please help me through my worst time
by Eitas
Last post
Tuesday
...See more I meet again a guy who used to bully me. Long story short he bullied me  and then fter a long while he apologized but i couldn't forgive him...The emotional trauma still haunts me til today (It happened 7 years ago) Recently i just happened to meet him again, he noticed me but he ran away... He ignored me and i felt frustrated because i want to solve this trauma once and for all i contact him but its been 1 day and i dont get any response. What should i do

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