Is it ok to always depend on this site when you feel down?

I think 7cups as a site to talk to and connect with kind, understanding people is an example for a good coping technique. It is important to have different coping techniques though, experts suggest that three should be the minimum and the more, the better, if I remember correctly. So as long as 7cups isn't your only way of making yourself feel better, it should be totally fine.

Absolutely! I think that 7Cups is an incredible site that has lots of individuals who can both relate and bring you up during hard times. Think of it as depending on a friend that will always be there for you. 7Cups is here to support you, and I think that it's a good coping skill that has been created for our usage.

Yes, of course! We may not be able to give you all the help you may need, but we sure will try our best! This site is the first step of many towards progress!

Although there's great self-help resources available on the site, it's not a substitute for a friend's or your family's support when you stumble and hurt. Meditation - done right - is also really helpful. Don't keep all your eggs in the same basket

While 7 cups is a great resource, I believe that it is healthy to have many resources available to you in times of need, especially those that are available offline. I would encourage anybody to seek support from friends/family/professionals in their area in addition to online resources.

Its okay to depend on this site, but maybe fine someone in person you may be able to depend on too?

I would say that building a varied network of support systems is always better than relying heavily on one. I have seen most success when people's crisis survival/relapse prevention plans incorporate a number of skills, strategies, and supports. So, in short to always depend on any one thing may not be the best choice regardless of how effective it is.

We all have different things that we depend on when we feel down - talking to people and our support system is a massive one of those - to me 7 cups is a friend who listens when I'm struggling so used in conjunction with other mechanisms it is a great place to reach out for help

If you feel comfortable coming to a listener on here, Than you can. But you can also confide in an adult or someone around you that you trust.

of coarse ! everyone needs someone to talk to. sometime people don't like to talk to their family and friends about whats on their mind. here at 7 cups we listen and no judging

Simple answer. Nope. You can come here often but it shouldn't be habitual. It shouldn't be only thing for ur low times, pick a place, some other person or activity and sometimes turn towards them instead of a site.

Well, not necessarily always, I mean sometimes we need to interact more people face-to-face to feel that human contact with friends and family.

It is ok to return here when you are feeling down. It is although, not very good to be dependent on this site to feel happiness. The site is to help you through hard times, we are here to support you. In the end, you must only be dependent on you to find happiness and continue to be happy.

It's certainly okay to depend on 7cups when you feel down, because 7cups is considered a healthy and supportive atmosphere where people tend to feel better! In the long run, we hope that many people find their way out of their depression/anxiety/whatever they've come here for, but before they feel comfortable leaving, were always here as a supportive community ❤

Not always, there are things in life that nothing can fix and this site as amazing as it is, it is not the answer to everything.

In here we are not doing anything but listen. If you feel up after you talked with us, this is your success, not ours. So, of course, you can come here and talk everytime you feel down but don't forget feeling happy or feeling up is your success and it depends on you.

7 Cups is a great resource and you're always welcomed here when you feel down but remember that professional help is important and sometimes necessary. It's important that you seek help from a Therapist if you want more specific care which we have but sometimes we just need someone in person to listen. Also you never know if you might need medication to help with a mental illness that you never knew you had.

I think it is okay but not for too long, it is much better to depend on a physical figure more than just texts. But if you didn't find that figure, we'll take good care of you don't worry !

It is okay to always depend on this site when you feel down. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. What matters is that you’re allowing yourself to receive help in a way that doesn’t harm yourself or others. This may take some reflection and change in direction, it may not. Either way, it doesn’t matter as there are so many wonderful things one can do to feel up. Body relaxation exercises, breathing exercises, setting small goals and achieving them, rewarding yourself with anything from a dessert to a moment in the sun, or a nap. It’s limitless. Do you.

In my experience, yes it's perfectly fine to depend on this site when you're down. It's not an unhealthy coping mechanism to seek out help from others when you're not feeling your best and that's exactly what it seems like you are doing. I mean, others depend on other things to help them when they're down and it can be either healthy or unhealthy what they are depending on, but coming here for help from people who care and can empathise is perfectly OK.

This site was made and is kept up for supportive use. Your concern may be that turning to it for support will keep you from seeking support from people you know or have yet to know IRL. But that is not necessarily an either-or question; it may be a false dichotomy. Even if you stop using this site, for example, does not mean you will get and/or seek support offline. I suggest, instead of terminating the use of this site, seek support "in real life" alongside from here. (Also, it's okay to feel down sometimes.)

Of course! This is site is built to help people feel better and connect with other people. Listeners can help you think more about the challenges you're facing and how you might be able to solve them. If you need more professional help, there is also online therapy.

It's entirely okay. There is never any shame in turning to positive support for anything. You're taking care of yourself in a way you have found to be effective.

Yes its okay because we are always here to listen and support you when you feel down. And our team will do their best to help you.

Of course, you can always depend on this site. Everyone here is devoted to make you feel comfortable.

if you always come to this website it can be really helpful but sometimes you may need more help other this website like a counsellor or therapist, In the UK i use childline and they can do more if you are in more danger and require medical attention

no, not at all. sometimes it's really hard to dislose how we feel with the people we consider closest to us for a variety of different reasons, and sometimes what can provide the most comfort confiding in either a perfect stranger who can provide you an empathetic ear, or a group of people that are perhaps in the same or similar predicament as yourself who can understand what you're going through :)

7cups is a great tool for you to talk things out, and talking things out is a very helpful and healthy way to deal with your problems. Some people like to do that more than others do. One thing that you should also consider is starting to figure out personal coping skills that help you get through your low points. This could just be doing something small like spending some time with yourself in whatever way you want, journaling privately, or something else that helps you feel strong. You can work with a listener to find some coping skills that work for you, or explore specific 7cups help guides to learn more about what you're struggling with and how to manage. Doing this will help you get to know yourself, and feel empowered. It doesn't mean you have to give up 7cups altogether, but you might find yourself here less once you get some more tools in your toolbox. :)

Dependency leads to disappointment. Surely come here when you feel like it but also have your other go-to methods or people.

Never "always" depend on anything or anyone, but most of the times, we are here for you - to help, to listen. We care.