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Weekly Prompt #41: How do you perceive your own resilience and ability to cope with challenges?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hello all, I hope you are all being easy on yourself this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: How does your depression affect your ability to care about and take care of others? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/General_2427/WeeklyPrompt40Howdoesyourdepressionaffectyourabilitytocareaboutandtakecareofothers_336335/] Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts and questions for discussion. They were thought-provoking questions and thoughts. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/General_2427/WeeklyPrompt40Howdoesyourdepressionaffectyourabilitytocareaboutandtakecareofothers_336335/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you This week's prompt: How do you perceive your resilience and ability to cope with challenges? To perceive your resilience and ability to cope with challenges, you can reflect on your past experiences, identify your strengths, ways to embrace a positive mindset etc. Let's get started and share your thoughts with us. I look forward to hearing all your thoughts and ideas.  Join us in the 24/7 Depression Support Group Chat [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]
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Your Poem...
by EmmaE
Last post
 December 6th
...See more Hi everyone, I came across this poem prompt and thought I'd share it here if anyone would like to try! ------------------------- My Poem (Title) My name is (name). Today I feel like a/an (adjective) (noun) (verb)ing in the (noun). Sometimes I am a/an (noun) Sometimes I am a/an (noun) But always I am (adjective). I ask the world, "(question)?" And the answer is a/an (repeat your words from line 2). ------------------------- If you’d like to join the depression support team, please check out THIS POST [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedDepressionSupport2023_295219/] for more information. To join our tag list and receive notifications, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSupportLeadershipTeam_404/NEWautomateddepressionsupporttaglist_274831/].
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You can keep going 💙
by LoveMyMoonflowers
Last post
 November 22nd
...See more Hey everyone (: I hope your all doing okie 💙 and if your not (': we *do* care about you and we would really love to be there for you whenever you need us. 💜 I really hope you know that you don’t have to do this alone, buddy.  i don’t know what your going through right now, exactly. i don’t know how you feel (': but i’d like to remind you that it *is* okay to *feel* 💙 and it’s okay to take your time when figuring things out. it may be hard to explain how your feeling as well and i get that. 💜 (it’s important to take some time for yourself also 🥰 please do try being kind to yourself 🥺)  and some days… it just feels like too much, doesn’t it? we feel like we can’t take it anymore, we can’t go on anymore. Things just get too overwhelming, life just gets too hard… and hope seems like a distant dream. i know i’ve felt this way many times (': i think many of you might be able to relate 💙 but honestly, i need to remind you that there *is* hope, and you really can keep going. your never ever alone 💜 and you’ve never been truly alone.  And even though you might have never seen it, you are strong. stronger than you think you are. You’ve come *this* far and I am so so proud of you. i know it hasn’t been easy. i’m so proud of you. 💙 i’m sending so so so much love your way 💜 you deserve it, you really do 🥺 we love you, we care about you *always* and yes, there *is* hope for you. 💙 i promise.  🌙 Ni 🌸 @HealingTalk 
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Your Poem...
by EmmaE
Last post
 December 6th
...See more Hi everyone, I came across this poem prompt and thought I'd share it here if anyone would like to try! ------------------------- My Poem (Title) My name is (name). Today I feel like a/an (adjective) (noun) (verb)ing in the (noun). Sometimes I am a/an (noun) Sometimes I am a/an (noun) But always I am (adjective). I ask the world, "(question)?" And the answer is a/an (repeat your words from line 2). ------------------------- If you’d like to join the depression support team, please check out THIS POST [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedDepressionSupport2023_295219/] for more information. To join our tag list and receive notifications, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSupportLeadershipTeam_404/NEWautomateddepressionsupporttaglist_274831/].
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What do you watch to relax?
by anxiousgamer9933
Last post
 November 24th
...See more Sometimes when I'm down, depressed, alone, or like to relax on a long stress, I tend to watch classic Simpson episodes, someone or friends on twitch, or random classic wrestling shows. So what do you watch to help you feel relaxed?
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MBTI, what is your personality type ?
by mathimatician
Last post
 October 30th
...See more Hayo ! I was surfing on net once, when I found the MBTI which is a personality type test.. Setting apart its authenticity, what is your type according to the MBTI ? For me, I'm.. Idk but must be INTP/J When I was younger I'm sure I was INTP, but now.. I think I'm at the middle. What about you guys ?
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Your personal haven 😇
by Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Last post
 August 15th
...See more Hello lovely people coming across, I hope y'all are doing great ❤ ------------------------- Out of the many spiritual ways haven can be described as , one that speaks the most to me is the rather simple definition, " a place or condition of utmost happiness: something that is very pleasant or enjoyable" Question is, where and what constitutes "haven" for You aka your personal heaven? ❤ ! Looking forward to hear from everyone ! Feel free to tag fellow 7 cups users tooo ~ who knows you might find your haven twinnieee hehe. 🤗 Tagging some loveliees, @GoldenRuleJG , @CowAtSeven , @RainyCloud88
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One word to describe how I feel today is....
by Laura
Last post
 August 9th
...See more One word to describe how I feel today is.... ------------------------- You can also join us in: Depression Group Support Chat here [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]
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Therapist Liaison
by CassieColemanHepplerLICSW
Last post
 August 2nd
...See more Hello everyone! My name is Cassie and I have been a Therapist for 17 years and have been on 7 Cups for almost five months now. In that time I have spent most of it with clients who sign up to speak to a therapist. However, when this new role came up I knew it was something I wanted to try. Depression and its buddy, Anxiety, are probably the two main reasons that someone seeks out therapy. There are other versions/combinations/reasons, but these are the most common. So it seemed a natural fit to what I walk others through everyday. My role in here is to help you so what I am interested in, is what you are. So what type of topics would you like to hear from me? Let me know and I will do my best to share some of my small bit of experience through helping others in this journey with you.
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Long Distance Relationship
by lovingPenguin46
Last post
 July 16th
...See more Ok so I am in an LDR and right now... Honestly it feels like hell. His mother is making it increasingly hard for us to communicate and I just wish I could have a big hug most nights... I have few friends here where I live and I actually mean a couple when I say that soooo.... yeah. Two people... both are older then me and already in college so one doesn't even live "Here" anymore and the other is closer but busy all the time... So most of my support still comes from my boyfriend though I can't actually get any physical support and crave for even a pat on the shoulder to gain some human contact. Having a LDR is getting increasingly hard just because I need physical contact with SOMEONE! Anyone else feel like this? Or know how it feels from experience? Advice would be nice... I'm not bailing or anything I just want to know if there is any help for the feeling I am currently feeling or not... thanks.
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Icebreaker - What do you truly like to do?
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Last post
 July 15th
...See more This post is linked to the smile [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/smile/] growth path There are some things we get tempted to do, but do not truly like to do. Read more about it here [https://www.7cups.com/path/exercise/say-no-to-temptations-say-yes-to-your-true-delight-1624584803/] So, we invite you to- List few things you truly like to do, and in contrast, list few things that tempt/entrap you. Also tag a friend to invite them to participate as well. @stickercollecter12345 @SheLovesCheese @NyaNyaa55 @rationalOwl9720 @kittyarcade75 @VioletThe @AdventurousStars @Thewallflower2001 @hanako03 @limegreenSouth1739 @acidicccmooon @aadya707 @flipovich @empoweredempath92 @Yushi8 @LavenderLemon7516 @lavenderBalsam5900 @bgouws88 @indigoPear5313 @Torean @Legion18 @intuitiveChestnut6652 World is one family
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last person to post wins
by Laura
Last post
 May 20th
...See more i win
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national nonprofit day!
by EmmaE
Last post
 April 18th
...See more hello hello! today is a really important day that i feel is important we recognize - happy national nonprofit day! non-profit websites, organizations and places just like 7 cups have such a huge impact on our world, helping so many people in such a huge variety of ways! today is an awesome way to recognize these impacts and how non-profits make our world better! click HERE [https://topnonprofits.com/lists/best-nonprofits-on-the-web/] for a list of the top 100 non-profits! ------------------------- and here is a question for you! if you could work for or help out any non-profit organization, which would you choose and why? ⋆ ˚｡⋆✿˚ no rain, no flowers. ˚✿⋆｡˚ ⋆
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Depression
by snappingturtle
Last post
 March 28th
...See more Hi I am 30 years old and have had depression most of my life. I am highly stressed and have no hope for my future. I can't stay awake and although I work, I never earn enough to have a reasonable standard of living. I wanted more from life but now I just see it's pointless and want to sleep. I have no friends and never had any. I am having treatment for my depression but it is described as treatment resistant depression, I also have social anxiety disorder. I never have energy to do anything. I have very low self esteem and don't know why I even try.
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The Depression Support Meme Space (:
by LoveMyMoonflowers
Last post
 February 7th
...See more Hello lovely Depression Support community 💕 I hope your all staying strong and being kind to yourselves 💜 or at least trying. Some days trying is all we can do (': and that’s okay. We can try together. 💕 I’ve noticed that in my introduction/check-in forum, many hoomans in our community said they’d like to see more memes 🌈 or maybe a space where we can share memes. 💙 Some of my teenie friends thought this would be a good idea as well (:  So today, I’d like to introduce the Depression Support Meme Space. This is just a safe space where we can post memes about depression, loneliness etc. 💜 Memes bring some humour into our lives 🌈 but I think they also remind us that we’re not alone in our struggles. 💙 Now while I *do* want us to have a bit of funsies here 🐾 gentle reminder that we need to keep this space safe 💕 please do be careful when choosing the memes you’d like to share here. 💜 you can have a look-sies at our forum guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Forum-Guidelines-3c989621981b4b6db6c722d76274b058] (clickable) before posting. 💙 any inappropriate memes will be removed so we can keep this space safe for everyone 💕  I’m looking forward to seeing the memes! (: sending loads of love and safe hugs if okie 💜 Tagging some people who may be interested: @DarkerPlaces @WharfRat @HachiBee (let me know if you’d like to be removed from this tag) 

We hope that you can find some respite here from what you're going through. We all help each other through the darkness. Welcome, friends, to the Depression Support Community at 7 Cups. We're so happy you're here <3

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Community Resources

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- 9 Types of Depression and How To Recognize Them 

- You don't have to understand, you just have to be present by @MarianaFilipaSouza6

A beautiful testament to the nature of depression

- Rethink Mental Illness: Depression

Basic information and facts

- Resource Masterpost by @Sealiously

A plethora of amazing links

- Depression Self Help Guide

Discover some ways to help manage what you're going through

- Safety Plan

Here's a safety plan for those who are passively suicidal. Your life is important

- Resources to Help Manage Depression

A collection of helpful links for more information and support

- Depression Community Path

A path that helps guide you through dealing with depression on a day to day basis


(Think that more resources should be here? Send a message to @EmmaE)