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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.

positivePumpkin22
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Hiii!! -on break from 17th Nov 2024 to 24th Nov 2024- I'm sooo glad that you decided to check out my profile.  I'm sorry, I am no longer accepting member chats. You can find another great listener here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/] If you have questions or wanna know more about Active Listening, 7cups site navigation (what is what, and where you can find something), Leadership development program, internship program, Quality Listening Program, teen transitioning (teens moving to adult side on their 18th birthday), becoming an adult-teen listener - hit me up! Welcome To My Unicorn Islandd I am Hanna, a tween-ty one year old coffee and book lover who looovvee to connect with people and understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions, so dont hesitate to poke my inbox.  I'm enthusiastic about exploring new things and ideas, I like to push through boundaries and comfort zones and is constantly on the road to be the best version of myself. I am passionate in psychology, business and teaching field. I also love martial arts, especially karate. My Roles On 7cups: (things you can reach out to me about) # Leadership Development Program Ambassador # Quality Listening program mentor # Safety patrol member and Safety Patrol Outreach Team (SPOT)   # Active Listening 2 and 4 grader # Quality Mentor # Chat Support ------------------------------------------------------------------------- More about me: I am happiest when i can be myself, sing and dance around the streets like there is no one around.  I also love to sing a song out of absolute nowhere and do my tiny dance moves.  I love it when i have the space and freedom to choose my passion and do things that makes me happy that is my happy place, my unicorn island. a place where i am just me! and surrounded by lots of awwwesome people. 7 cups is one of my unicorn islands.  I love the community and the fabulous people here at 7cups 7 cups provided me with a platform to reach out to people and help them and I am so grateful for that. i believe that everybody deserves a chance to be listened and helped. I believe thats it's very important that everyone has a shoulder to cry on and a body to hug. I want you to feel like you can tell me anything on your mind, feel heard, understood and never judged.  I'll always be here. You can message me anytime. I answer everyone in the best way I can. I love all of you and I care for all of you. i am fighting my own battle everyday.  i know what it means to be alone. i understand you. i think you makes sense. maybe you dont see it now but in larger picture, your problems makes sense, so do you. some of the many precious people i met on 7cups @carefreeSea8899  - My first friend here on 7cups. She is the kindest and sweetest person you will ever come across. <3 @DreamTouch - she is very kind, very sweet and has a very beautiful soul. <3  @PinkAward - she is awesome, genuine and very open minded . <3 @enchantedlove- she is very friendly, approachable, and open minded. I'm so glad I met her <3 @SammyRocksListener - she is a very cheerful, adorable and a really cool girl. she makes everyday of your life just better and beautiful with her infectious cheerfulness <3 @JojoRK - Jojo is just amazzinnggggg. She is super friendly and one of my good friends here. @Goodhomespring3 - She is one of the best people i have met here. An angel. @Sydney113 - Syd is an amazing friend, beautiful inside out. @benny0 -- benny is just increddibblleee. An awesome friend, someone you can always count on. @comfortableEyes5 -- A wonderful person filled with positivity.Thank you for all the work you do here <3 @DontFearToDream -- Dream is the definition of refreshing, positive and encouraging listener. They never fail to bright up my days with their amazing self and infinite compassion. Thank you so much for being the incredible, wonderful person you are. <3 These are my oldest friends. so even if you are not here, you mean a lot to me. You continue to inspire me everyday and i am incredible grateful to know you.
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Mandie108
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Hello!! **I am here for you!!** My name is Amanda. I am 16 years old 🩵 I love… • The Beach 🐚 • Crochet 🧶 • Ceramics 🏺 • Singing 🎶 • Crafting 🧵 I would love to chat with anyone about anything really :) I can speak English fluently, Mandarin mediocrely, and a tiny bit of French and Korean. I will try to use translation tools to help with the conversation 💙
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MidwesternCalmSeeker
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"You deserve the love you keep trying to give everyone else. Don't give up on yourself."—Bianca Sparacino I'm a friend, mom, step-mom and a grandma. I'm here to listen, support and encourage. Bring me your challenges, happy moments, lonely times, or whatever it is that you're working through right now. I suffered the loss of my father a few years ago. I thought I was empathetic to others before that experience, but going through that grief process made me a much stronger person emotionally. Having someone to talk to about those feelings meant a lot to me. I hope you'll become a stronger person through your interactions with the listeners here at 7 Cups. Thank you in advance for trusting me as you share your thoughts and feelings.
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Floffj
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randomhappyness24
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You know the answer, it has been buried so deep inside of you that you can't recognize it anymore. You know everything you need to know, yet you're doing nothing with what you have, you feel stuck despite having the key. We want love that we don't deserve, but the love we need is hidden inside, the hole we have in our hearts craving us to love, love ourselves without lies yet we crave it from the outside making the hole bigger with time
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comfortableNight4463
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Hi! I'm Night. I am here to provide support by listening to you. 
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soulsings
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Sorry if you are a member or guest looking to chat, I am not currently accepting new personal requests for chats. You can browse for a listener. https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ . You may also find these helpful https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php     https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php Some people find that mindfulness helps them cope. The video Resource Library https://www.7cups.com/forum/mindfulness/ResourceLibrary_1062/2016presentMindfulnessVideos_72071/ If you might consider a paid text therapy on 7cups, then this may be of interest https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/ExcitingNewFeaturefor7CupsOnlineTherapyandCoaching_319430/ The other resource is various therapy topics  https://www.7cups.com/experts/catalog/topics/ All the best to you. Again sorry I cannot help you but my personal workload does not allow openings for that at this time.  
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unique73
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“Asking for help is never a sign of weakness. It's one of the bravest things you can do. And it can save your life.” - Lily Collins  Hi there! I am unique73 (as my username suggests), I also go by Aanya, and I am passionate about helping others who may be struggling with mental health problems. I believe that sometimes the most powerful way to help someone is simply to listen to them. I also believe that reaching out and asking for help is one of the bravest things a person can do. I am a compassionate and empathetic listener with a deep passion for mental health and wellness.  Having struggled with my own mental health challenges in the past and still struggling (manageable) I understand the importance of having someone to talk to who can provide a safe and non-judgmental listening ear. As a listener, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space to share your feelings and thoughts.  I have more than 2 years of experience in listening on 7 cups and supporting others outside of cups too, whether it’s been as a friend, a family member, or simply a listening ear for someone in need. I have had my fair share of life and yet to experience a lot more. I get that everyone is unique and everyone’s journey of life is different. I am open to listening to your life experiences, views, struggles, insights, anything. I am also open to casual chats as long as they are appropriate and abide with the site guidelines. I understand and relate to not being able to talk and still need someone to be there for you, I assure you that I can be your companion in silence too. <3  If you feel I can provide you the space you need, feel free to reach out. I am available to chat mostly on weekends around afternoon (IST time zone). I keep my status online (green) if I am available to take a chat, if my status is busy (orange) my replies will be late, I try to give my undivided attention to the person I am listening at a time, and if my status is offline (red) I am not logged in to the website, you may expect my replies within 48 hrs. Looking forward to having a conversation with you.  Take care and have a great day/night/evening ahead.    “Your acts of kindness are iridescent wings of divine love, which linger and continue to uplift others long after your sharing.” ― Rumi
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Listeningsarinn
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Hey, I'm Sarinn and I'm here for you this chat page is a safe place; A place where you won’t be judged  and have nothing to be ashamed of I'm already proud of you and sending you my love ------------------------- What are some reasons you can text me for? if you are a member you can text me to share about anything that is making you struggle, busying your mind or feeling heavy on you You aren't alone, we can talk and face it all together if you are a listener You can reach out to me for chat support (help handling a hard chat) or if you need help figuring anything out on cups; As a trained mentor, I can help you with Chat situations, mock chats, figuring out sub-communities, leadership roles or finding resources and regardless of if you are a member or listener you can always text me for random hugs you can spam me with song recommendation: id love that or to casually chat and get to know each other and have a fun hangout (bring me your favorite icebreakers tho!) you can expect me to reply right away only ~if my status shows online/green ~if i was in a room and you are messaging after asking me if you could pm me ~if we have scheduled the date and time to chat together otherwise, please keep in mind that I'll take up to 72 hours to reply ------------------------- there are 3 things that I tend to do 1. I call my friends "love" both in real life and here 2. I am a hug person, I love hugs and I might send you virtual hugs 3. I might leave you random texts and check in sometimes if any of these or anything else in the chat makes you uncomfortable or if there are triggers that I need to avoid, let me know and I'll be mindful of it ------------------------- ~lgbtq+ Ally~ ------------------------- some people i miss badly on cups *~* @kimmkimm (miss you awesomeness, i hope you are doing okie and im sending you lots of love) @brokentearss (miss you lampshade, and will never forget you) @ALeXaNdEr0712 (you are missed, and on my mind at random times) @tazzie (rest in peace taz) @edabake @tallwalker4850 @serenn @bluewalker8200 @exuberantplane4067 @swiftygirl13 @ri337 @jaja25 ------------------------- reminders~ your feelings are real; you have every right to feel them and to speak them! just try to remember that you won't feel this way forever trying your best is enough and it's all you ever gotta do you are a human.. and as a human, you have the right to make mistakes  your choices, thoughts, feeling and actions, make sense in the bigger picture of your life by a big chance anyone else exactly in your shoes would do exactly the same and always remember; love yourself: speak yourself  'cause "life gets hard and it gets messed up when you give so much but it's not enough when the high's too high and the low's too low  ....  don't you let it kill you,  even when it hurts like hell oh whatever tears you apart,    don't let it break your heart"    sometimes it can feel so heavy, to be a human to feel to get thru daily life sometimes it feels so lonely to be who you are sometimes mind gets cruel, too many thoughts and memories when you really just want it to stop, to go silent, to give you a rest sometimes it's panic; other times sadness anger, exhaustion, frustration sometimes it is too much to process other times its numbness But regardless of what it is how big or small you don't have to face it alone by a big chance i cannot solve the problem but hey! dark places are much less scary when not alone sharing, talking and feeling understood can help you feel much more ready to face the problem to get thru it and sometimes solve it
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CrashListens
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Thanks for checking out my profile. Sometimes all we need is someone to talk to. I've been around off and on since 2015, trying my best to use my own lived experiences to help others through their hard times. I’m a 24 year old happily married woman, raised in California and have found a forever home in Canada. Although knowledgeable and educated on all of my topics listed, I am most familiar with CPTSD, depression, anxiety, and ASD, as I share these diagnoses myself. Please do not message me looking for any kind of sexual/ romantic/ intimate interactions. Open to long- term member/ listener connections.
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SoulfullyAButterfly
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Head of Content and Product Team Member  I am unfortunately unable to take member chats at this moment. I strongly believe in psychology - as a psychology student - I view our Psyches/psychology to be a key for all success in life. I believe that soulfully, we are all butterflies - we suffer from trials and misfortunes, and bit by bit, we are purified by our sufferings, until we are able to soar like a great butterfly. But the greatest thing amongst the chaos of this world, is that we can unite in the face of darkness in order to grasp the light. Conquer your life today, and reach out whenever needed! 🦋I am a verified, trained active listener with experience on several leadership teams here. I believe in the power of listening and motivating one another for success. Apart from my work here, I am a bookworm, poet, and lifelong learner. I enjoy advocating mental health and have leadership experience and training. 🦋 My journey at 7 Cups started as an intern. I graduated my internship here with honors, and put together a project on Social Media Depression (link found at the end of my bio). 🦋 My current roles include being the Programs Coordinator - I oversee the Content Volunteer Team and the Translations Project. I also enjoy being a Peer Supporter, Moderator/Room Supporter, as well as a forum-worm). 🦋 In the past, I have loved being the CML for the Veterans and Military Support Community and the Family and Caregivers Support Community as well. I have worked with great teams including the 35+ and 50+ subcommunities, and have been a discussion writer and feed team member as well. 🦋 I have not been raised or born in Pakistan and am only just recently adjusting to the culture/norms associated with the country. My first and primary language is English and I am not fluent enough in Urdu. Kindly respect that. 🦋If you are interested in learning more about the Community Projects and the Honors project, discussed above, please click the links below. Thank you! My Content Garden [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdatesInformationFortheCommunity_100/SoulfullyAButterflysContentGarden_2136/] Social Media Depression [https://tinyurl.com/y5ddog37/]
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rafinha23
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Hello! I'm Rafa, a Brazilian psychology student who wants to help others in need. I'm comfortable to help you with any topics except for: - Sexual Health - Domestic Violence I had direct life experience with: - Addiction     -Anxiety(GAD and Agoraphobia)    -Bullying   -Chronic Pain   -Depression   -Exercise Motivation   -Family Stress    -Forgiveness    -General Mental Health -Getting Unstuck    -Grief     -LGBTQ+ Issues    -Loneliness   -Emotions Management    -OCD   -Panic Attacks   -PTSD     -Recovery   -Self-Esteem   -Self-Harm    -Sleeping Troubles   -Social Anxiety   -Student Life I'm usually available for chats daily from 18:00 - 22:00 (GMT-3) If I'm offline feel free to message me anyway, I'll try to answer as soon as I get online, or if you want you can book a specific time for a chat. I can provide help fluently in the following languages: -Portuguese -English -Spanish
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