How to get enough courage to talk/chat with listeners?

It's been a little while since you wrote this..... I hope this answer is still able to help you however.^¬^ It can be really hard reaching out, especially to recieve help. When reaching out we put ourselves in a position of vulnerability... Change, that can be a very daunting aspect about talking to anyone. Whether you are anxious over getting help, talking to someone in general or how the chat will go, I want to reassure you ☺️ There can be a stigma in getting help but it's never bad to admit to needing help with your issues, we all do at some point.. Reaching out like this helps you, there's no shame about it 🤗 But if you're anxious over the talking aspect or how it all works, I understand, talking to someone can be scary but here we are 100% confidential and happy to hear you, all of us want to help. Don't feel unwelcomed if you ever have a bad experience like anything there are flaws but we do truly want to help, we're trained to create a good environment and be unjudgemental. If you need any help getting the courage to open up reassure yourself that this is out cause, that we care, and that you are safe. ~ I hope you're doing well reaching our or considering reaching out 💙 ~

Reaching out to a listener can be really scary, especially if it's your first time using 7 cups or even sometimes when you've used it before. Talking to strangers is never easy, and in the digital age of 'don't talk to strangers on the internet', being nervous about it is totally understandable. Something to remember about listeners, though, is that they're normal people too. They're normal people who are sitting on their computer or phone just like you. I'll even let you in on a little bit of a secret: sometimes it takes a bit of courage for listeners to open their chats too.

Just remember that they are here to help you. They want to listen. They will not judge you. And if you don't want advice, just say so. Please remember that no one on this app is here to judge. They are only here to help and support you. Keep in mind that you do not have to talk to a listener if you do not want to. I remember how awkward it was the first time I talked to one. But it really helped and it put everything in its place. I feel way better after talking. You don't have to talk about super deep stuff at first either. Just try to trust.

I have been like you before. I know it's sometimes really hard to make up your mind. But trust me don't think too much and just do it. It may seem challenging but after you do it even once it occurs to you that you were scared for nothing. Listeners are kind hearted and helpful people. They don't judge you don't worry. Every time I was scared of talking after I did it i felt really good and understood that there was no reason to be scared at the first place. Trust me you are going to be OK. Listeners will always help you. Believe in yourself and just try do it once and you will understand it's not hard as you expected.😊

I have ADHD so one of my biggest demons is procrastination! What if this happens? What if that happens? Maybe I should do it later... My favourite trick is to just commit myself for 5 minutes. If it doesn't work out, then I can move on and I have still succeeded in doing what I set out to do. So remember, there is no commitment when you start a chat. If you want to leave after 5 minutes you can do so, of course you can leave whenever you wish. It is very rarely that I end up doing anything for just 5 minutes, but I feel so much more comfortable in giving myself that option and end up doing a whole bunch more things!