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Ambassador Update: Quarter 4 2024!

Site Updates / by Heather225

8 minutes ago

...See more Hey everyone! We're excited to announce a little change to our Ambassador Updates. To give us more time to put together really awesome updates that include our quarterly plans and goals, we'll be releasing them on a quarterly basis. We hope this will be something you look forward to! (If the text is not displaying, click here to read it in doc form.) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uHM_WfAcL0FsR5zMXHrB_TjxhBx-cme-BGmR-KkUzo/] DreamTouch and positivePumpkin22 - Leadership Development Program Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing good. Firstly, a warm welcome to @Arie3, our newest addition to the mentor team. We're excited to have you on board! And a heartfelt congratulations to our October graduates: @Onyx000, @delightfulUnicorn38, @LovelyKittyCat and @radiantUnicorn3506. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! On the LDP course front, we’ve made some updates. First, sharing testimonials is now an option for elective or honors credit. Additionally, the soul-searching book review has been removed as an elective. Thanks to the hard work of the LDP team, our program has been running smoothly. We’ve been able to process/complete all tasks within 3-6 days of submissions. We both have been actively involved in onboarding new trainees and mentors, mentor outreaches, scheduling emails to trainees, badging as well as sending certificates to the graduates and overseeing the overall management of the program. We look forward to welcoming more trainees in the program and to witness their growth as future leaders! If you’re interested, please apply from here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ldp/LeadershipDevelopmentCourseStartHere_2118/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramBecomealeader_288442/] If you have any questions or thoughts about the changes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. --------------------------------------------------------- Rebekah - Safety Team Hi, everyone! I hope you’re having a great day. We have some good news from the safety front -- we’re growing! Since our last update, we have welcomed 13 new Safety Patrol members: @Alambo905, @FawkesCare12, @eternalHeart2708, @Yati2, @agentsky1705, @kabir22, @kenzolena, @MoonlitSummer, @Nightskypleasure, @ArtemisStormWolf, @Phoenixthepoised, @HealingWing777, and @Delightfullover2085! Welcome to the safety team, it’s lovely to have you with us 🌞 We’ve also held 7 safety discussions, which we have found to be a really good way to increase safety awareness! As always, we are wanting to expand our team numbers! If you'd like to join the safety team and engage in our many safety initiatives, please check the link here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SafetyKnowledgeat7Cups_181/SafetyPatrolTeam_1685/SafetyPatrolOutreachTeamFAQ_285029/]! Thank you for reading 🌞💙 --------------------------------------------------------- Tommy - Communities (forums) Hi everyone! We’ve had a busy few months taking note of your feedback and making meaningful changes to the domain to suit the changing needs of members and listeners alike. We are very grateful for all of your support and we wanted to find a way to show you our appreciation of this. Our new engagement challenge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/Introducingournewandimprovedforumengagementchallenge_335791/] will help not only ensure everyone gets a response to their post, but also recognise the efforts of all who take the time to be there when others need it. We are currently in need of new forum leaders. If you have some spare time and think you’d be a good fit for the team, please read more about our available opportunities here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7cupsleadership/CommunitiesHelpWanted_2306/Soyouwanttobeaforumleader_334833/]. You can also check out our latest discussions (and our most recent engagement challenge leaderboard) here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/EventsDiscussions_2666/September2024ForumSpotlight_337645/]. As always, do not hesitate to reach out with any other feedback or questions you may have. Have a wonderful November :) --------------------------------------------------------- Suryansh - Group Support & Listener Chatrooms Hello everyone! ✨ I hope you’re all having a fantastic October! 🪔🎃 Since the last update, we’ve welcomed an amazing 45 new Room Supporters, with 11 joining us in October alone. @Kristynsmama, @daydreammemories, @KaylaBella, @sleepysalem, and @WillingToHelpU have joined us as our newest Chatroom Moderators. Additionally, @Kyoshi, @daydreammemories, @audienta, @kieran000, and @ReganL have stepped up as Global Moderators—congratulations to each of you! A huge thanks to all of you wonderful leaders for keeping our rooms safe and welcoming. We’re delighted to welcome @Ranaeil, @daydreammemories, and @DanCat1128 as our new Chatroom Mentors, along with @Kyoshi, @KatePersephone, @ReganL, @Antonio7Cups, @vivelespatates, and @kieran000 as our latest Group Support Mentors. Heartfelt thanks to each of you for guiding our community and helping create a safe, supportive space for all. A warm welcome to our new Chat Supporters: @WarmLightxo, @Fuechsin, @coolvibes, @WeEarth, @CallumCares421, @daydreammemories, @Listeningsarinn, @Arie3, @kieran000, @izzyy528, @kenzolena, @radiantUnicorn3506, and @incredibleRainbows2036. Your support in mentoring listeners and guiding them through their chats makes such a positive impact! We’re excited to share updates from recent initiatives in Group Support. First, we’re thrilled to relaunch the Group Support Buddy Project 3.0! This project includes a support request form that allows group support leaders to reach out for guidance on any challenges they’re facing. An experienced leader will respond within 24 hours to offer their support. Learn more about this initiative here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportTeam_2152/RelaunchProjectGroupSupportBuddy30_339047/] and bookmark the GSBR form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc9tR-XeP0TpqJ4RsTF1x3WsDEbaseBsu1ZJ3tP5bS6l9bvQ/viewform] to keep it handy! Grief Support Sessions are back as of October 19, led by the dedicated @CaringEzra. Their efforts mean so much to everyone, so please check out the full details here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/grief/General_2528/GriefSupportSessionResumes_338458/]. To keep our group chats lively and welcoming, we’ve made some important updates to the Group Chat structure. The rooms for Relationship Support, LGBTQ Support, and the Listener Community have transitioned to pop-up rooms, and the room rotation schedule has been updated. See the details here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/ChangestoGroupChatStructuretoFosterCommunity_335497/]. We also introduced the Playground Group Chat to support the demand for fun activities and games. If you’re looking to unwind with friendly games and wordplay, check it out! You’ll find the info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/IntroductiontothePlaygroundGroupChat_333337/]—we’d love to see you join for some fun! Here [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=2_aa1899d41d5d6f11KGCXJHh5P9gVlBDQycVXow] is the link to the Playground Group Chat! Thank you to @Antonio7Cups for putting together the helpful resource, A Guide to Finding a Moderator for a Session. If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/General_2446/Guidetofindingamoderatorforasession_334508/]. We’re also thrilled to celebrate the Sharing Circle sessions! View the October leaderboard here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/MemberSharingCircles_2109/SharingCircleLeaderboard_337680/], and if you’d like to join the Sharing Circle team, please apply here [https://tinyurl.com/yyzf464w]. Feel free to message our lovely SC Team Mentor Leader, @Lou73, with any questions. Lastly, don’t forget our Ask Me Anything space for all things Group Support! You can find it here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/General_2446/GroupSupportAskmeAnything_328253/]. Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication to making 7 Cups a welcoming space for all. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful 🪔✨Diwali ✨🪔, and may you all have a spooky yet fun Halloween! 🎃 --------------------------------------------------------- Soulsings - Teen Transition Mentor - things have been slow since not a lot of teens are applying for transition mentoring Group Support Buddy- the program just started CML Therapy Community - Keep Therapy Community and 7 Cups Online Therapy in focus Discussion Host 50+ --------------------------------------------------------- KristenHR - VL Team Over the past quarter, the Verified Listener team has processed 137 mock chats to bring on many new verified listeners. We are pleased to welcome @EnigmaticCat24, @radiantUnicorn3506 and @Shannon1996 as verifiers this past quarter. We started an Ask Me Anything [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/AMAVerifiedListener_336187/] thread in the Listener Learning & Journey community where any listener can ask questions about becoming a verified listener. It also has many tips on preparing for the mock chat. @Izzyy528 has been working on increasing our connection to teen listeners and working on increasing the number of verified teen listeners we have. If you aren’t a Verified Listener yet or don’t know what is a Verified Listener, you can learn more about it and apply here: Get Verified on 7Cups! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerVerificationProject_1839/GetVerifiedon7Cups_290064/] --------------------------------------------------------- AnnaSilverberg - Evelyne’s Admin assistant & Quality Initiatives Hay you wonderful people ✨! Winter is here for many of us, I hope that you’re all having a cozy time indoors with a blanket to curl up in and a good book to read, or doing some other kind of self-caring. It’s important that we are mindful of our needs, especially when winter arrives. Here are some updates from our Quality Mentor team! For our Quality Mentor team, we have 2 new Quality Mentors, @Kieran000 @LovelyKittyCat ✨ and 4 new Teen Quality Stars @Izzyy528 @HigherFlyer @radiantUnicorn3506 and @incredibleRainbows2036 and we welcome all them to the team 🪩 In our Quality Mentor/Newbie outreach, which started last summer, our fantastic Quality Mentors have connected with 103 Newbies, offering them resources and if they have been available to do so, their mentorship. If you’re interested in becoming a Quality Mentor, feel free to message me or simply just fill out the form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_5Tku49HtnxkqYGVpBvz_j3n-jHbYJh305JMMjYQymUATDg/viewform]. - Please give our Ambs a shoutout for all their hard work and service to the community!

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Icebreakers and Games / by jesusredeemedme2425

11 minutes ago

OCD and procrastination

OCD & Related Behaviors / by crescentSmoon

12 minutes ago

The Adlib Story - You Are the Writer

7 Cups Online Therapy / by soulsings

13 minutes ago

...See more Adlibs are a way for you to create or tell a story or what happened to you by filling in the blank. * Today is a quiet day so I do not have much _____________ to do. * I go for a walk and find myself surrounded by ______________. * I start wondering how long this has been here and how long it will be here. It makes me feel _____________ to think of this. * I go back home and I ______________ and Ithen I feel ____________. Taglist Updated 11-2/24 @3timesLeo @4Jasmine @Admirablerainbow2825 @adventureawaits777 @adventurousBranch3786 @AlexMbale @allen99 @allnaturalWillow7138 @alysianna @ambitiousGlobe3422 @ambitioushope1234 @amiablePeace77 @Ashy123 @augustine1304 @balderasdavid799 @BeamsOfHope00 @Beepyy @bence2 @bestThinker1986 @BipolarBear1983 @BlackyDragon @blissedNblessed @bluelemon6419 @bobw @bouncyFireworks3811 @blueAcai236 @Brittanny17 @brightOcean1599 @candybubblegumsprinkles @calmcoral @CaringSub @CatHanderOutNoah @Catunion @charmaeausty @charliebee1121 @ComfortablePeace2121 @courageousPomegranate766 @creativeCar5713 @creatingHealthyOutcome @crimsonPapaya @crystalclearnow @cyanVase4070 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @deborahdebbie @dlynn88911221 @Desmynn6789 @dysfunctionjunction1224 @EllyMerelyn @emotionalPenguin4374 @empathicPresence9091 @endure777 @enthusiasticAcai2032 @enthusiasticBeach8170 @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @FaithMagic @fearlessCup8704 @FleurdeNeige @FlowerEV777 @FracturedPurple @Fradiga @fruityPond7887 @Genlistener @geribear @Gettingbettertoday @Ghasaq997 @GlitteryHearts @GoldenNest2727 @GothamRam @gregariousField7151 @gva1audi @hardworkingBeechwood6063 @heartstopper13 @helloPineapple2451 @helpfulDime0407 @Hereforyouall144 @hopefaith2011 @imaginativepear6493 @ingeniousLove9924 @intuitivepixie1331 @Itzcharlotteg @Jordan1872 @k87 @Kenn13chan @kindcircle3085 @kateeew @Kaydeee @kindRiver6 @Kristian1 @kristynsmama @Lauren63 @Leahm9703 @LillyPad12345 @LisaMeighanMBPsS @lovelycoacoa @magneticDreamer6447 @mariah2009 @Marita7391 @meaningfulSilence @meeeeee @mia4819 @Mich765 @mindtalk @miraculousTouch2949 @miresama @modestTangerine2193 @MoonMomm @MoreThanJustMe @Mscooper2789 @myloveee3 @mytwistedsoul @navyAcres6073 @nessa104 @NotAllHere713 @oa4me @Oceansky93 @OneErased @onkia122 @orangypie @paperBird3348 @patientwater @peacefulRainbow05 @peachyOctopus9691 @PhilosophicalModel @PiecesOfWhoeverIWas @PinkTriangle133 @pioneeringHuman7775 @politeGrapefruit179 @pompom @PurpleHearts7 @purpletree4652 @Qoqnus @QueerChaos259 @rachelkb123 @raddogme @Rainboho @Randumuser1 @redirecting @reguna reservedOwl6476@fighton @reservedPark4029 @Rod88 @RogueOne1983 @sandie @Scarletpear1945 @ShapeshiftSystem @SilverSeastar @SleepingFoxAkari @slothgurl17 @soulsings @SparklyFly @sorrowedbunny1256 @SpongeBob2021 @Squidward @StarryCandy6123 @stephbrent @SugareeIsMe091121 @summerkay2024 @tallWalker4850 @ThadSterling @theroadisbright @thesoda @thoughtsbubbleexpress @ThoughtfulMomma @tifecandy @tinywhisper11 @tiredbubble00 @toughLand5970 @txrmentedSxul @UniversalSmile @warmheart0890 @WentToBruv @waves @WorriedMagpie @WorkingitThrough2 @YellowTiger5674 @yzzil @zeffa @Zeraphim @Zsazsa524

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Icebreakers and Games / by jesusredeemedme2425

16 minutes ago

POTS - World Day! Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Disability Support / by MistyMagic

21 minutes ago

...See more October 25th is World Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Day! Find out more! What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia, a disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system, which controls bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. In POTS, the key issue is an abnormal increase in heart rate when transitioning from lying down to standing up, without a significant drop in blood pressure. This condition can lead to a variety of symptoms that affect daily life and vary in severity. POTS is often diagnosed based on a heart rate increase of at least 30 beats per minute (bpm) in adults (or 40 bpm in adolescents) within 10 minutes of standing, without a corresponding drop in blood pressure. ------------------------- Common Symptoms of POTS POTS can produce a range of symptoms, including: * Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) upon standing. * Dizziness or feeling lightheaded, especially when standing up. * Fainting (syncope) or feeling close to fainting. * Fatigue, often severe and persistent. * Brain fog, including difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly. * Chest pain or palpitations. * Shortness of breath, especially when standing. * Headaches and migraines. * Nausea or gastrointestinal problems, including bloating and diarrhea. * Cold hands and feet, or changes in skin color (e.g., a purplish discoloration of the legs when standing). * Exercise intolerance—feeling unwell after even mild physical exertion. ------------------------- Key Questions and Answers1. How is POTS diagnosed? POTS is diagnosed using a tilt table test or by measuring heart rate and blood pressure changes during a simple standing test. In the tilt table test, a person is strapped to a table that tilts them from a lying to standing position while monitoring heart rate and blood pressure. A heart rate increase of 30 bpm (or 40 bpm in adolescents) within 10 minutes of standing without a significant drop in blood pressure indicates POTS. 2. What causes POTS? POTS has multiple potential causes, including: * Genetics: Some people have a genetic predisposition to POTS. * Viral infections: Many cases begin after a viral illness (e.g., mononucleosis, COVID-19). * Autoimmune disorders: POTS can co-occur with autoimmune diseases like lupus or Sjögren’s syndrome. * Deconditioning: A long period of bed rest or inactivity may trigger POTS symptoms. * Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): Many people with POTS have hypermobility syndromes like EDS. 3. How is POTS treated? While there is no cure for POTS, treatment focuses on managing symptoms. Common approaches include: * Increased fluid and salt intake: to help raise blood volume. * Compression stockings: to improve circulation in the legs. * Exercise regimen: gradual reconditioning with exercises like recumbent biking. * Medications: Beta-blockers, fludrocortisone, midodrine, and others may help control heart rate and blood pressure. 4. Is POTS related to long COVID? Yes, some people develop POTS after recovering from COVID-19, and it is a recognized manifestation of long COVID. The virus is believed to affect the autonomic nervous system, leading to the development of POTS symptoms in previously healthy individuals. 5. Can POTS improve or resolve over time? Some people experience significant improvement or even remission of symptoms over time, especially with appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes. However, POTS can also be a chronic condition, and for some, it may require long-term management. ------------------------- Citations & Further Reading 7 Cups Interview - Living with hEDs and POTS 7 Cups Post - Drop with Pots [https://www.7cups.com/forum/disabilities/ArticlesResourcesConditionSpecificInformation_458/SpooniesandDropitlikeitsPOTSshirts_20186/] 7 Cups Interview - POTS and Me [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DisabilitySupport_47/InterviewSeriesInclusivityDiaries_2386/PoTSandMeAnInterviewwithwonderfulRainbow817_278731/] POTS World Day Information [https://www.potsuk.org/about-us/pots-awareness-day-25th-october/] * National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - POTS Overview * NINDS POTS Fact Sheet [https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome] Johns Hopkins Medicine - POTS Diagnosis and Management * Johns Hopkins on POTS [https://www.eds.clinic/articles/johns-hopkins-pots-clinic#:~:text=Postural%20Orthostatic%20Tachycardia%20Syndrome%20(POTS)%20affects%20the%20autonomic%20nervous%20system,strategies%20and%20treatments%20for%20patients.] Mayo Clinic - Overview of POTS * Mayo Clinic POTS Overview [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome-pots/symptoms-causes/syc-20451722]

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Icebreakers and Games / by Tinywhisper11

21 minutes ago

I'm so hopeless, I don't know what to do

General Support / by Zae1

26 minutes 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.

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Pen Pals / by Torean

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Celebrating Gratitude with 7 Cups This Thanksgiving

Positivity & Gratitude / by CheeryMango

31 minutes ago

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