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[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more We often time come to 7 cups in search of something: -Someone who understands -Someone to talk to -Someone who will listen -Someone to keep us company Many of us find that - which is awesome! However, there may come a time when as a member, you are ready to leave. And that is okay. It doesn't have to be forever or even an awfully long time. Maybe you are leaving to go out to eat with friends for the first time in weeks or months. Let us know so we can send you off with warm regards!
NAMI Oath
by Kate
Last post
 1 day ago
...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:
Listener Classifieds (December 2024) Members, Check Out Our Listeners Accepting New Chats!
by Heather225
Last post
 3 days ago
...See more Happy December! This space is for Listeners currently accepting chats to introduce themselves to the member community! Members, if any listeners pique your interest, you can then check out their bios and see if they might be a good fit for you! Here are some things you can consider sharing (only share what's comfortable): Are you an adult, teen or ATL (Adult-Teen Listener): Gender: Languages you speak: Topics you'll support: Topics you don’t support: Lived experience: Are you open to taking on members for long-term listening support? Your availability (in EST time) and day(s) if applicable:
checking in!
by heretohelpyou1211
Last post
 9 minutes ago
...See more hello! how's everyone doing today? :)
Hi how are you ??
by wittyMap7054
Last post
 15 minutes ago
...See more I am fine . Want to know how are you all ? 
My Listening Journey
by ZenArashi
Last post
 37 minutes ago
...See more Before I joined 7Cups, most of the time I’ll be half-listening in conversations while my mind raced to form my next response or wandered off to my own thoughts. Sometimes, I wasn’t really there at all. It took time for me to understand that listening isn’t just about waiting for my turn to speak. It’s about truly hearing what someone else is saying. It’s about connecting on a deeper level, beyond surface-level exchanges. When I learned to truly listen, I discovered how much empathy and genuine connection it can bring to a relationship. This wasn’t easy at first. Being observant and emotionally aware took practice and patience, but it also changed how I see myself. Now, I strive to be someone who listens with my heart. I sincerely think you don’t necessarily have to be a Listener to listen well. As a member, you can provide support by fully absorbing what someone else is sharing and making them feel seen, valued, and understood. 
Sorry
by SparklingLuna
Last post
 55 minutes ago
...See more I’m gonna go for awhile so I’m not hindering and taking support from people who deserve it and then people don’t have to waste there time trying to help me. I’m sorry for being the massive burden I’ve already been. I’m really sorry. Might not come back then people can forget about me  sorry: @AnnaSilverberg @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @Moonlight52
Please advice!!
by quietDay6527
Last post
 4 hours ago
...See more I remembered that when I was in the beginning of puberty, I feel into porn addiction and I remember that I masturbated thinking about my mother, and I didn't see any consequences, especially because I wasn't attracted to my mother, but now, years later I feel diagusting. Why did I do that???!?!?! I feel terrible why would someone do that, what was wrong with me??
why just why
by AshleyGamer1995
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more i am ashley a pokemon lover but no one cares or wants to be friends with me anyway because this whole cruel and unfair world is so cruel and unfair and doesnt want to show any sign of interest in me and my own interest in pokemon whatsoever because it thinks im pathetic just like MANY online community sites ALSO think so such as deviantart reddit nintendolife serebii bulbagarden artstation 7cups pokemondatabase blah blah blah et cetra cetra which all proved to be massive failures for me because i tried my best to seek new friends to make but they dont really want to be my friend at all because im just nothing and so lonely and upset right now SIGH T.T :'( ;_;
Just want some advice
by quietDay6527
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more So, for context I have been a porn addict since I was about twelve years old, and it ruined me. It makes a lot of time that I haven't watched porn, but only now after so many years I'm feeling guilty about what I saw. I saw the most disgusting things a person could think of, and I mean, utterly disgusting, things that only sick people would enjoy. At the time I liked these things, and I'm not talking about BDSM, I'm talking about criminal things, I feel so disgusted with myself because why would someone seek out these things out of pure will and still enjoy them. I didn't understand the consequences of what I saw, but now that I'm an adult, I understand, and I obviously don't and wouldn't do what I did, and they are things so absurd that nowadays I wouldn't even think about doing them, that they make me question who I am. Am I a zoophile? A pedophile? A sexual deviant? I have OCD, and when I remember these things I have groinal responses and it feels like ***. I feel so bad... Do I deserve happiness? I do not want to be a bad person.
I'm so hopeless, I don't know what to do
by Zae1
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well, anyone reading this. It's my first post here so I'm a little anxious. I would like to share a little of how I feel. I won't share much of my personal information, but I am a girl. I'm in my second semester of college, and so far I'm doing very well. The thing is, about 5 years ago I started to develop low self-esteem. But it's something I was able to control. But over time, everything got worse. I looked for support from my friends and other people and those things. Everything was going well. But about 4-5 months ago I started to suffer from something similar to anhedonia. My life has always been one of constant stress because of the fear of disappointing my parents with my grades. I developed gastritis at an early age.Well, getting back to the topic of my supposed anhedonia, I feel weird. I'm being honest. I feel bad and very weird.Before, (I mean about a year),I was a very compassionate and emotional person. I spent a lot of time playing my favorite video games and characters, enjoying my hobbies and spending time with my friends. A lot.I have always been a good student, daughter, and daugther. I was passionate about mysterious things and magical, medieval vibes.I had a talent. Yes, I did. I loved drawing since I was little. I have an art account on ***, but I haven't posted anything there for a month.I feel hopeless. For a couple of years now I guess I really was suffering from depression. Nothing matters to me. I stopped talking to many friends. I have a void in my chest. I can't cry the way I'd like to. I've never been completely happy for long in my life. I'm always going from here to there. I've always felt like I'm weird. I'm not happy with myself. The last few months have been about getting through my day to day life. I have a music playlist. I loved that music and it made me feel things and feel good, wanting to fight for my passions. But now I don't feel anything. I listen to them and I don't feel anything. I've been looking into this a lot and I think it's "emotional burnout". But I'm not interested. I don't want to go outside. I miss how I used to feel. With my tastes and my passions and the things I loved. I used to have a lot of projects with my art and stuff like that. I've tried to convince myself that I'm supposed to grow up. But adults are also happy and feel things, right? I guess I've ruined my life with my pessimism. I'll never feel anything again, I think.All my pleasures for which I fought three years are not worth it.I have been looking for new interests in case you are wondering. Yes, this year I discovered a sport that I love and that did not affect my other interests. But now I no longer feel that spark when I watch my favorite sports. I can't really talk to my parents for help right now because they are in a difficult situation with their jobs. And I can't get a therapist at the moment... I miss my video games, talking to my friends, enjoying my art and my favorite characters.I miss my emotions. I miss being sentimental.. I miss everything. And I blame myself every day.. it's hard to cope with all this.. for all these years.. All these four years of holding on and thinking that the next day will be better. All those nights I cried because I wished I wasn't here.All these years doubting everything. I've been miserable.I'm the oldest sister, so I don't want my little brother to go through what I've been going through. My chest hurts. I feel lost. I feel bad.I don't care about myself. I miss everything. That's all.I don't feel well enough to give more details. I'm sorry if you read all this and thank you for reading it. Thank you for your patience and your valuable time.I would appreciate if anyone could leave a comment if they could. Just wanted to share this. Thanks and have a nice day.
🎅 what is that one really unnecessarily expensive xmas gift you really want???
by Tinywhisper11
Last post
 9 hours ago
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Reward time
by genericbeing
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 11 hours ago
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What if someone cared about you?
by Macylou82
Last post
 12 hours ago
...See more Has anyone ever thought, how nice would it be to have someone care about you? You know how people ignore the signs that your in pain you know the skipping meals you used to love, being moody and grumpy, barely talking anymore, isolating yourself when you're in public... All those signs that people ignore what if someone didn't. What if someone paid attention to those signs? What if someone help you beat the pain? Maybe then the world wouldn't be this trash where millions struggle alone and in pain until finally they have had enough. Anyway sorry I've just been thinking about this a lot today, and was wondering if anyone has ever thought the same
[Members]Farewell/Taking a Break/Returning Thread: Send Your Regards
by MonBon
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more We often time come to 7 cups in search of something: -Someone who understands -Someone to talk to -Someone who will listen -Someone to keep us company Many of us find that - which is awesome! However, there may come a time when as a member, you are ready to leave. And that is okay. It doesn't have to be forever or even an awfully long time. Maybe you are leaving to go out to eat with friends for the first time in weeks or months. Let us know so we can send you off with warm regards!

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