Is it ok to always depend on this site when you feel down?
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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 !
Anonymous
May 3rd, 2022 12:09pm
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.
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2017 6:21am
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.
Dependency leads to disappointment. Surely come here when you feel like it but also have your other go-to methods or people.
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.
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 :)
Never "always" depend on anything or anyone, but most of the times, we are here for you - to help, to listen. We care.
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.
Anonymous
July 9th, 2017 12:37pm
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
Of course, you can always depend on this site. Everyone here is devoted to make you feel comfortable.
Anonymous
July 12th, 2017 1:06pm
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.
Anonymous
September 21st, 2017 6:12pm
Yes, it's perfectly fine to talk to someone when you feel down, however if you keep coming back to vent over and over while doing nothing to change your situation (assuming it is something that can be changed) then it becomes an addiction. Feel down, vent to someone, feel relieved for a short time, feel down again and the cycle continues. I have known people that do nothing but complain online about their problems over and over even when people give them advice. I'm not saying it's wrong to vent--it's definitely fine--but it can easily turn into looking for constant emotional validation.
Of course it is, behind the site are people who care about you. I may not know you personally but i care about you because i know how it feels.
Anonymous
November 12th, 2017 4:24pm
It's ok but not entirely..you could become overly dependent on one of your listener. Use this site for what it is..as a supporting relieving environment for when you have no one to talk to.. but in the meantime look for people who'll be there for you in real life as well.
There's nothing wrong with looking for someone to talk to here on 7 Cups of Tea. We listeners will always be here for you but we also hope that you'll have someone to talk to, someone who's physically present and who can really hug you tight or someone who can just be there with you. Just chatting helps but if you really need professional help, be brave and go for it! You need not suffer in silence and we'll always be here to listen.
You should not always depend on this site as you may not have access to it one day. You should figure out a coping or support system for yourself and use this only as a crutch.
Yes , its ok , why not , this site is made for it , so there're listeneres who're always able to help you in every situations.
yes. we will be here to listen for as long as you need it. everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes.
it is helpful to use it as baby steps until you learn how to calm yourself down, and it is okay to take a while to figure yourself out and take everything slowly.
Anonymous
November 9th, 2017 4:53am
of course, this site is a great way to get help. however, if it’s a recurring problem that you are feeling down, you may want to see someone if you’re feeling down often
Anonymous
November 8th, 2017 1:31am
this is a good place to go to but if you need help you should seek a therapist, psychiatrist or a doctor
Coming onto 7 Cups is always a great thing to do when you feel the need for some support. We're always here to help anyone and talking is a great first step into working towards feeling better. Over time, I think it's important to eventually be able to sometimes rely on yourself to make yourself feel better. Learning to become too dependent on someone/a website isn't always a good thing. However, I guess it shouldn't really matter because you're getting help and that's an amazing and commendable thing.
Well, that is purely based on you on how you overcome things. There are times that when you're alone & you need someone to talk this site is always here for you, but remember that you still have friends that surrounds you and you can also talk to them
When you feel down its important to seek for support, if its here or somewhere else it doesn't matter. I think seeking help isn't being depended on something. It's a step in the right direction.
Anonymous
August 9th, 2017 1:37pm
Yeah, it totally fine. We're here to sort your problems out of good will. As listeners we do not get payed or credited, it comes from the heart. Eventually I hope you would be able to talk to others about these emotions.
It's nice to have this site when you want someone to listen to you but if you are always down, maybe you should see a counselor. They are better able to help but just having a listening ear can help too.
Yes! That's what you're supposed to do and I totally recommend using this website as much as you need to when you can't get other forms of help that are more beneficial. This website was designed for people like you. There's no limit on when you're allowed to use it. People come on here for all sorts of reasons that aren't even related to being in mental distress. Some people come on here to tell me something good happened to them! You can use this website to talk about anything and everything at any time of day.
It is a great resource to get your feelings out without being judged, If you feel overwhelmed you should seek professional help
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