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General Support / by snooks08

4 minutes ago

...See more I’ve never done this before and I was a little hesitant to do this. I typed out a whole paragraph yesterday to post but stopped myself after rethinking. I’ve been struggling a lot and I just don’t know how to handle it anymore. I’ll start off by saying I lost my very close friend. She dropped me basically because of my mental health. It hurt and I was upset but it didn’t last long because the day after, my cousin died. Her viewing was today. I saw her and she looked beautiful but I could tell it just wasn’t her. I’m heartbroken over this and I don’t know how to help myself. Ive also been struggling with relationship issues. I have someone Im talking to, but I struggle with trust because my last relationship was life threatening. The guy I talk to now makes dark jokes and I take things like that seriously since what happened. They scare me. I told him and he stopped which is good and I don’t know why I can’t get over it. He’s a great guy and helps me. I ended up in the hospital over that relationship. I don’t wanna end up like that again. I’m starting to feel like that everyday and it makes me more anxious thinking about how I may become that way again. I never wanna feel like that again. Today was the viewing of my cousin and it was so hard. I felt like I had to go see her since Ive only saw her once since she was 2 months old. I told her bye and it was just one of the worst things Ive had to experience. Ive worked really hard to devote my life to God and since this Ive just felt distant from him. He was my only comfort and it hurts that as of now I can’t comfort myself in his words. I really just want to find a reason for this happening but I can’t. I feel so terrible for my uncle and aunt. Today, even though it probably wasn’t a good idea, I told my dad about my relationship because I wanted to get everything off my chest. He was angry and didn’t support it. He was gonna take me out of school and take my phone. I cant lose another person. Even though he says things that scare me, he’s helped me so much through this hard time. I’ve already lost so much I can’t lose anymore. I feel myself losing hope in life. I also have to go back in person to school. I went online due to some issues in the past. I have to go back soon and I’m very anxious. When I went online I noticed a lot of my friends becoming distant. So I feel alone in the sense of having someone to talk to. I just try to distract myself but I end up thinking about everything that has happened and I get anxious and honestly the feeling is unbearable. I don’t know how I’m gonna deal with this feeling everyday. I just hope someone can help or talk to me on here. I don’t know what else to do because my mom knows everything and is there for me but I still feel hopeless.

Personality Disorders Community Check-in: November 21st–November 27th

Personality Disorders Support / by QuietMagic

4 minutes ago

...See more Hello, PD Support Community! Image source: FLUX1.1 pro 💜 What have you been thinking about lately? 💜 What's something you wish others could understand about you that often gets misunderstood? If you prefer not to answer these questions, feel free to say hello, ask for a hug, or share anything else that's on your mind. 💜 If you would like to be added or removed from the taglist, click here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/personalitydisorders/Resources_2667/PersonalityDisordersSupportCommunityTaglist_284167/] Taglist: @Adeline12345 @adventurousCat7477 @AlfAndthemachine @alleywood13 @Alwaysinpyjamas @ambitiousVase1322 @amicableDime9946 @AndreaDawn @arbanon @ARC80 @AspenCade@AutumnLauren6 @autumnthemoth @Avocado22 @azuladragon34 @b4Damion @BaggageClaim @berrymimi @bestcase @Blue123456618 @blueAngel00 @caringPerspective41 @CheerySandi @ChristmasGift @courageousPond1835 @crang17 @crimsonPlane2738 @cyanPlatypus6370 @dagaz13th @DamagedOne13 @daydreammemories @dberryy @diamondintheROUGH2022 @DIDisaythat @DoggoMom @ebonyyyblondie89 @EddaLayla @emerijourney @EmmaSwan18 @EmotionalNerd @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @fearlessOcean2254 @fearlessSouth4632 @fireyseastar97 @FloweringBunny @forcefulFriend4768 @FreakFactor7 @generousEyes493 @Glue @Goldcherry2113 @GRAPSPRO2033 @GreenScarab @Hadeel96 @HashiramaNinja @Healing0Pillow @healingHeart1111 @heartycitrus @HopeandFaith @Hyacinth22 @IdolPigment @ImaginativePenny152 @imclover @indigoCup1959 @intelligentWheel627 @Irishrose78 @itsmeow @Jasminerice @Jish07541 @JoniGirl @Jupiterbeingahuman @JusticiaPrimalDorogo @JustSophia @K87 @kindTurtle3738 @LabeledBPD @LadyNikita @LavenderFlower @learningtolovemyself @Lemino @LightsFromDark @Lilac4Roses @LiliTwolsky @limeRaspberries2286 @lovelyWords13 @LoveTracker @maple23 @MeeshyRB @MelG919 @missg @Mkmultra @munchiegoosie @nervoussmiles @NightshadeVenom @Nubia87 @OneErased @optimisticMagic0014 @OrangePeel24 @Oxymoron6demon @passionateJackfruit5095 @Piggy @placidShade4261 @Pointlesswords @Psalm139 @QueenBee03 @QueenSerenity5 @QuietMagic @racqueldawn @raininglillies13 @raspberryWatermelon7195 @rationalGrapefruitq @Red789 @RelaxedPanda @RemorseCode2 @Rex0911 @RoadLessTraveled @runaway101 @SadBlueEyes @selfdisciplinedBunny232 @ShyCat1678201 @SilverSeastar @Sleepwalkermw @spectacularCandy9984 @Stardew3 @Starilus @StrangeKat @sunflower2480 @Tamy4210 @Tatianaalize @tohealthemoon @toucans @Triscups @Twigo7 @uniqueRose1689 @versatilePomegranate60 @WalkingCrow @witchyyrose @Xe

Would you rather poll: Thanksgiving edition!

Group Support / by ASilentObserver

7 minutes ago

Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge! Let us know you made it through the quiz by posting here!

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27 minutes ago

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38 minutes ago

Benefits of slower eating

7 Cups Online Therapy / by amiablePeace77

39 minutes ago

...See more When I was working it became normal for me to eat my meals within the shortest time. Usually it took me only a few minutes and it became a habit to have conversations about work whilst eating. I guess you can imagine that my digestion was not very good and that I hardly enjoyed the food even if it was consumed in a nice restaurant. My focus was sadly on my work. In the evening, at home, I did the same thing as at work - I ate very fast. Our health can be significantly impacted by the speed at which we consume. Eating too quickly can result in a number of health problems. Here are some examples: * Our bodies might not register fullness, resulting in overeating * Poor digestion * Increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke* * Decreased enjoyment of food At one point I felt so bad about my eating that I looked for ways to eat more slowly and something that helped me was to eat with chopsticks and later on I learned about mindful eating. Participation questions: * Do you eat your meals quickly or do you take your time and appreciate the flavours in each bite? * What helps you to eat slower? Helpful Videos: Mindful Minutes | Tips to Eating Slower With Susan Albers, PsyD [https://youtu.be/kt86IUoSPCI?si=5eY59Pc5qHf0tgxH] Raisin Meditation [https://youtu.be/_CZEEYMXr8Q?si=cgq3BPI8EOMvlqZF] Helpful Resources: Are you a fast eater? 5 ways to slow down [https://www.npr.org/2023/09/09/1196977570/5-ways-to-eat-more-mindfully] Slow down mealtime [https://atriumhealth.org/dailydose/2018/04/16/slow-down-your-mealtime#:~:text=Your%20meal%20should%20take%20about%2020%20to%2030,you%E2%80%99re%20likely%20to%20experience%20indigestion%20and%20risk%20overeating.] * Eating too fast [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320056#Studying-eating-habits-in-Japanese-adults] Seeking Help Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges. Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/] To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link (must be logged into member account) https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1 [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1]

Climate change and mental health and well-being

7 Cups Online Therapy / by amiablePeace77

40 minutes ago

...See more How do you feel when temperatures are very high, far higher than what you are used to, and you still need to do your daily routine? Many people feel stressed and anxious when it is too hot outside. Too much heat triggers anxiety and increases cortisol, the stress hormone and can also make people more depressed or irritable. Extreme heat days are an inevitable consequence of a warming world, and things are not cooling down. The IPPC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change *) revealed that rapidly increasing climate change poses a rising threat to mental health and psychosocial well-being; from emotional distress such as anxiety, depression, grief, and other more serious problems. But it is not only about heat, it’s also about the increase of events caused by global warming like storms that have been of a stronger magnitude than usual. Furthermore, extreme heat also makes air quality worse by raising the risk of fires which produce smoke and by droughts that increase airborne dust particles. Here are a few points to prepare yourself for extreme weather events: * Stay informed through local news and weather reports for warnings about extreme weather events; plan your day accordingly. * Check alerts about travel conditions before heading out in extreme weather events. * Check your home how it retains or loses heat and make alterations where possible (example black out curtains to reduce heat from the sun) * Have an adequate supply of nonperishable food in your pantry like canned goods * Have a week or more of water in storage containers * Eat healthy food to reduce your risk of chronic diseases * Create a coping tool box (collection of skills, techniques, items, and other suggestions that you can turn to when you start to feel anxious or distressed) * Have a Go Bag [https://www.pelican.com/us/en/discover/pelican-flyer/post/go-bag-checklist--what-to-pack-in-your-go-bag/] with things you may need if you have to evacuate suddenly Dealing with natural challenges requires good planning ahead, patience, acceptance, self-reflection, and mindfulness exercise [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=2a0991cd964d94b04082c3d8651e23d43f9bab68beb6d0c8260bcadbdcd2b729JmltdHM9MTczMTgwMTYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=058685c7-5112-6098-3809-9742507e619b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud2lraWhvdy5oZWFsdGgvRGVhbC13aXRoLUNoYWxsZW5nZXMtTWluZGZ1bGx5&ntb=1]s. Participation question: How has climate change affected your mental health? What helps you to overcome the challenges in climate change and those life throws at you in general? Helpful Videos: How Climate Change Impacts Your Mental Health | APA [https://youtu.be/xhN4afWdX4Q?si=aBYZK-XOx1i80A1t] Helpful Resources: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis: Psychological And Mental Health Impacts Of The Changing Climate [https://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrist/2024/11/06/the-hidden-mental-health-crisis-psychological-and-mental-health-impacts-of-the-changing-climate/] Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change [https://www.who.int/news/item/03-06-2022-why-mental-health-is-a-priority-for-action-on-climate-change] (*) Seeking Help Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges. Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/] To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link (must be logged into member account) https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1 [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1]

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