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It can sometimes be difficult to find support from family members, friends, or like minded people. While you might have a best friend or a support system and network such as groups on social media, you might want to seek support without any social interaction.

Our listeners provide emotional support through active listening. Active listening helps process your emotional distress. The following page can be filtered to seek listeners who provide long-term help and support. You can also browse listeners according to your preferred language as well as for different topics amongst other filters.

7 Cups is a chat site/app that has different options to find a good listener. You can meet new people and text chat with other individuals going through tough times - you are not alone! Everyone goes through a hard time at some point in their lives and we are here for you. Whether you are facing relationship problems, panic attacks, struggling with substance abuse, loneliness, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, our site/app is a safe space based on confidential, anonymous support.

A good idea is to consider what form of support you would like in the first place - we have plenty of options to explore and one of the best ways is to give them a try to find out what works for you. We understand that different people have different needs and preferences. All these support services are appropriate for different situations.

This page can help you seek a trained active listener to talk to through 1-on-1 conversations. These listeners come from different walks of life and all are ready to offer a compassionate listening ear to people who would like to talk to someone else. You can select their username to view their detailed profile page with their shared bio and other information such as whether they have lived experience of mental health conditions or topics, their reviews, as well as their training and other badges. While our listeners do not provide direct advice, their support can help you vent your feelings and concerns in a safe space and you can work together to figure out healthy coping tools.

Listener conversations can vary in duration according to your listener's and your personal availability. Some listeners have the option to schedule chats with them in advance. You can always browse for listeners and leave them a message so that they can get back to you with their availability.

There are several other ways you can find someone to talk to at 7 Cups. These include the group chats and subcommunities. We are glad you are taking the first step towards support!

Our group chat rooms are online chat rooms that serve as different support groups where you can send text messages 24/7. We are a global community with people from all over the world. Some chat rooms include the Sharing Circle room, which is a non-judgemental safe space based on the traditions of AA and similar support groups. This space can prove helpful if you need a group of people to talk to who can listen and get to know you over a long time. Sharing your feelings and experiences as well as listening to those of others can help feel supported. You can expand your support network and make online supportive friends and connections!

On the other hand, if you would like to interact with people and talk to someone over forums, we have dedicated subcommunities for over 45+ topics covering a wide range of mental illness support topics through various sub-forums. Our subcommunities provide support, awareness, events, as well as opportunities to participate in light-hearted icebreakers.

Apart from the above mentioned mental health services at 7 Cups, we have affordable therapy options allowing you to seek online therapy for mental health problems with an online therapist, licensed psychologist, and other mental health professionals. This support is affordable as compared to other online and offline services or other options like support through insurance companies. Therapists are also available to talk to throughout the week on working days.

While our community can help support you after you have lost someone else to suicide, 7 Cups is not to be used in the state of active/passive suicidal thoughts - for such cases, please visit helpful resources such as the Samaritans or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a complete list of helpful resources, click here.

If you would like to gain further insight and helpful information about different mental health topics, you can visit our Community Questions and Answers pages, or read our Expert Mental Health News and Advice articles. Other main features you can explore include our self-help guides and growth paths based on treatment protocols available for free!

The bottom line is, you are never alone - 7 Cups is a community aiming to provide compassion on a global scale. There are various ways to talk to someone at 7 Cups. These include 1-on-1 conversations based on active listening and support through trained listeners, group chats with support discussions and Sharing Circles, and the subcommunity forums. Other features that you may find helpful include the growth paths, community questions and answers, as well as expert advice sections.

gentleflorals3076
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Hey there, I’m here to remind you that you’re special no matter what, okay? Currently not taking any new member requests Old members are welcome to text me.
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I am a support worker for individuals who have learning disabilities. In my spare time I enjoy playing video games (currently addicted to Fortnite!). I will always listen to you without judgement :) I'm in GMT timezone and I'm usually available in the evening in the week, and all day at weekends. I will try to keep each chat running for 30 to 45 mins and will let you know 10 - 15 mins before the chat will end. (Of course if we deep in discussion and I am free to do so, I will allow chats to run for longer. Equally some chats may end earlier depending on how things go)
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˚    ✦   .  .   ˚ .      . ✦     ˚     . ★⋆.    .     ˚     *     ✦   .  .   ✦ ˚      ˚ .˚      .  .   ˚ .             ✦  Welcome! It’s not always the easiest step to reach out for help when you are experiencing life’s struggles. I’d like to congratulate you on taking a step forward by just being here on 7 Cups.     ˗ˏˋ ★ Your presence here matters. ★ ˎˊ˗ A Little about Me I am Gen, a verified active listener on 7 Cups. This means that I will be here to listen to you with compassion and empathy. My listening style is warm, gentle and interactive. Whether you need someone to laugh, cry or vent to I am more than honored to listen. I will give you a place where you feel cushioned and protected especially when it feels like everything has gone to pieces in your life. Rest assured that anonymity will be strictly held. This space we create will be about you and your journey. Advice I cannot give advice as it can be unhelpful, wrong or even harmful to you (especially as I don’t know your entire situation and haven’t walked a day in your shoes). What I can do is help you in navigating your thoughts and feelings by asking questions that will push your thinking. We can explore your emotions together in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Availability Currently unavailable to take personal requests.  Status ✦ If the dot on my profile is green, I am available to respond to your request within minutes. ✦ If it is orange, I am occupied with a 7 Cups related activity, please expect a delay in response. ✦ If it is red, I am likely unavailable to chat live unless arranged. You can send me a message and expect to receive a response within 48 hours. If sending a message, please do give some details as to what you wish to chat about.  Categories There are certain topics I do not accept due to lack of knowledge/experience in that area such as Men’s Issues, Relationship Stress and Life Threatening Illnesses. In order to ensure you get the best care and listener quality on 7 Cups I will let you know and we can find another listener more suited to your needs. I am able to offer support and provide you with comfort in the following areas: ▸ Managing Emotions  ▸ Work Stress  ▸ Bullying  ▸ Anxiety  ▸ Social Anxiety  ▸ Sleeping Well ▸ Exercise Motivation ▸ Forgiveness  ▸ Grief ▸Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  ▸ PTSD  ▸ Self-Esteem  ▸ Getting Unstuck  ▸ Student Life ˗ˏˋ ★Thank you for visiting. ★ ˎˊ˗    .     ˚     *     ✦   .  .   ✦ ˚      ˚ .˚      .  .   ˚ .             ✦
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I am a Navigation student in healthcare with experience working with older adults and volunteering at various school-run agencies and NGOs. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate feelings of loneliness, addiction, forgiveness, and worthlessness and fostering spiritual growth. I have a deep understanding of what it feels like to be stuck, and I aim to provide guidance and support to those seeking a way forward. I'm here to listen to anything you might be going through—we all need a space to speak and an outlet to release.
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Yogi, adventurer, soul seeker
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SoundOfSupport
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Hi, I'm Ishita, and I’m here for you.   I know life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s okay to need someone to listen. I’m here to offer a supportive, non-judgmental ear. Whether you’re feeling stressed, sad, confused, or just need to talk, I’m here to listen and help you feel heard.   This is a safe space where you can share at your own pace. Whatever you’re going through, your thoughts and feelings matter, and I’ll do my best to be there with care and patience.   Take your time—I’m here when you’re ready😀
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Hello😊
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friendlyHeart49
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Hi! It's so nice to meet you! My name is Aimee and I am a bisexual autistic (Or Aspergay which I think is quite a cute name for it which I found in a book). I've lived through a lot of trauma in my life and understand the importance of expressing your emotions. Holding things in is unhealthy (I speak from experience). I converse about topics such as; LGBT+ and Autism, however, if you are in a pinch and need someone to vent to then I might make an exception. If you have a more serious issue such as; suicide and self harm, I think a more experienced professional would be a better option, as I don't cover those topics.  I'm available Thursday and Friday afternoons and I hold 30-60 minute sessions.  
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Hello! My name is Crystal Hughes, I am a 22 year old junior majoring in Psychology. I am very passionate about the field of psychology and am eager to gain experience and make new connections. 
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Happy Mind.
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Hi! I love sharks. I am a sophomore in college who came back to school after taking a break. I went through a lot during my first year of college, but now I am on the road to healing and finding peace with my new path. I have learned a lot through different experiences before and during college. I am in a relationship. happy to chat!.
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Hi, my name is Sage, I'm a college student who's fascinated by mental health and learning more about the topic.
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