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IndigoRoses
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PathStep 458 Compassion hearts1,514 Forum posts224 Forum upvotes383 Current upvotes383 Age GroupAdult Last activeJanuary, 2019 Member sinceJuly 29, 2015
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Hey, I'm Caroline! I like new friends, writing, music, dogs, and snails. Always here for ya.

Clean and sober since 11/10/17!
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Tips on getting through a gloomy winter
Depression Support / by IndigoRoses
Last post
 March 22nd, 2018
...See more Hi! I live on the east coast of the U.S. and lately, we've been getting a lot of snow. No, sorry, a ton of snow. Around this time of year, my depression gets way worse. It's gray, gloomy, and there's slush all over the place. I don't feel like going anywhere or spending time with friends. It's hard to spend time outside when everything is just so depressing. So...what helps when temperatures and spirits are low? Here's a few helpful things I've tried: - Growing some tiny plants! I buy those $2 grow kits from Target whenever I see them, and having something green in my room definitely helps a lot. Plants are great in general (even fake ones if the real ones are a little too much responsibility). - Try a fun way to exercise indoors. I've been going indoor rock climbing lately, and it's a good distraction. - Get outside, even if it's just for a few minutes. I try to force myself to take my dog for walks when I can, even if it's freezing. Fresh air is never a bad thing! Does anyone have any other suggestions? I would try pretty much anything at this point. TIA :)
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Long-term listener needed!
General Support / by IndigoRoses
Last post
 March 28th, 2018
...See more Hi! I'm Caroline. I think a long-term listener would be very helpful to help keep me focused on taking care of myself (and more friends never hurt, right?). I'm 17 and I've been dealing with depression and social anxiety for around 5 years. I am also a recovering addict, so any experience with helping people struggling with addiction would be really helpful! In January, I finished a 2-month residential program that really helped with my addiction and depression, but I'm still figuring out how to enjoy life without taking unnecessary risks. I've also been pretty lonely lately. I would be more comfortable talking with a female listener, but if you're interested, please let me know! Thank you in advance :)
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Why is mental illness still considered "taboo"?
General Support / by IndigoRoses
Last post
 June 14th, 2016
...See more It really frustrates me that sometimes the people who need to talk to others the most are unable to because they live in fear of being judged or ridiculed. Why do we still have stigma surrounding mental health difficulties?
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What I Wish I Could Tell People
Depression Support / by IndigoRoses
Last post
 June 1st, 2016
...See more Hello! My name is Caroline, and I have depression. I'm a kind and loving person, but am frequently unhappy because of this. Before I continue, it isn't your fault! In fact, there usually isn't a specific reason for the way I feel. Depression greatly affects my daily life and can sometimes inhibit my ability to do simple tasks. However, I work very hard every day to be able to function in a normal way. Even though I try my best to mask my feelings when in public, they are still there. Depression doesn't disappear when I smile or laugh; I am still struggling. If you want to ask me how I'm doing, please be respectful and supportive. Thank you! When people see my legs for the first time, the reaction is typically negative, and I completely understand. I do have scars, and this is from self-harm, which frequently goes hand-in-hand with depression. This does not make me a dangerous or violent person. It is sometimes difficult to go for long periods of time without injuring myself and when I do, it inflicts both physical and emotional pain. I understand that this is upsetting to think about, but know that I do not do this for attention. Self-harm is something I am not proud of but I'm doing my best to recover. My depression is not a fabrication or a choice. It does not (and should not) define who I am as a person. If you'd like to ask me questions, that's fine! Just please be respectful and kind because it is a delicate subject. I have a hard time communicating the way I'm feeling, so please do your best to demonstrate patience and support. I hope you have a wonderful day. Please know that I am also here for you if there is anything you'd like to talk about. I try my best to give as much support as I get. Thank you so much!
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Common Mobile App Problems
Site Updates / by IndigoRoses
Last post
 September 20th, 2023
...See more If anyone has any other app-related issues that they've been dealing with frequently, please post below! Here are mine: 1. If I scroll up on a group support chat to reread something and then close the app, if I open it again, the chat will be stuck in the place where I left off and will not automatically scroll to the latest messages. 2. When viewing listener profiles under "Browse Listeners", clicking "Show More" to read more of their profile works for the first few profiles, but then doesn't expand and I cannot read the rest of the information. 3. It's rare that I get notifications on time, I'd say they're generally at least 15 minutes behind (which is a bigger issue when I'm on my listener account). Notifications within 7 Cups don't always work either (i.e. the blue dot indicating a new 1-1 message), which has caused some problems in the past. I know that the app is constantly being improved, and I'd like to thank the developers for making huge changes already. I just wanted to acknowledge what's been going on and bring it to the attention of people who may be able to help, instead of using "Ugh, sorry, I'm on mobile." as an excuse. Thank you! :D
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Introduction + Thank You
Depression Support / by IndigoRoses
Last post
 January 6th, 2016
...See more Hi, I'm IndigoRoses, or Caroline, whichever is easier. I'm a high school student. I've been active on 7 Cups for around a year now but became a member this past summer for a whole bunch of different reasons. I love hiking and writing (a career at BuzzFeed would be incredible) and I can (kinda) ski in the winter. I made a forum post introducing myself a VERY long time ago but felt that it needed an update. There's a few things I've been meaning to say for a while but haven't been able to work up the courage. I figure that a new year is a perfect time to post this so that I can start 2016 off right. --Trigger warning just in case, don't read the next paragraph if you aren't in a good place right now.-- I struggle with depression and self-harm, and have for around 5 years now. Bullying has been a common occurrence throughout my time at school, especially in middle school. I dislike myself greatly and this has led to the mindset that everyone else does too, which I'm trying to work on. There are many days where I lie in bed letting my alarm ring and am simply unable to get up. I'd have to say that I was at my worst about a year ago, when I cried myself to sleep almost as frequently as I self-harmed, and isolated myself to the point where I had pushed my friends away. I apologized for things that weren't my fault and had a deep hatred for myself. I noticed myself slipping back into this routine a few months ago and decided to join 7 Cups as a real member. The first few days on my account were spent by silently observing the chat rooms. I would say, "Hi!" and nothing else, because nobody responded to me. Can I blame them? I was practically invisible. I barely noticed myself there. As I began becoming more comfortable, I started responding to the problems people were having in the chat rooms. Many of them were going through a lot of the same things I was, to my delight, and it was nice to be able to talk in a non-judgmental, safe environment. I am still trying to break the habit of becoming an observer, or lurker, but it is still difficult. I have trouble talking in person and am incredibly shy. Some of my words don't come out quite right, and I often mix up words when speaking. That's why I love to write- I can plan exactly what I want to say and I know how it will sound when read. This post has been all over the place, but I wanted to finish it off by saying an enormous thank you to a whole bunch of wonderful people. Thank you to every member and guest, supporting me and loving me even when I couldn't love myself. Thank you to every listener, both ones I have talked to and ones I haven't, for all the work you do. Thank you to the friends I have made, for sharing your stories and listening to mine. Thank you to the mods, who have been kind and have been known to give me compliments during discussions that I still have a hard time accepting (but I'm working on that too). Thank you to everyone I tag below, for having a positive impact on my life, whether you realized it or not. You're all amazing people, and I appreciate what you've done for me and everyone else who needs some love. I likely forgot around 200 incredible people in the list below, so if you're one of them, I love you too :) @canadagrander6 @Odetodoubt @amazingrea @ImL @Allergictodarkness0 @LadyAlexa @Givelove8 @221Skye @Kaylee @NewRomantic677 Thank you, 7 Cups, for giving me somewhere to turn when I was completely lost.
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