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Weekly Prompt #41: How do you perceive your own resilience and ability to cope with challenges?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hello all, I hope you are all being easy on yourself this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: How does your depression affect your ability to care about and take care of others? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/General_2427/WeeklyPrompt40Howdoesyourdepressionaffectyourabilitytocareaboutandtakecareofothers_336335/] Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts and questions for discussion. They were thought-provoking questions and thoughts. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/General_2427/WeeklyPrompt40Howdoesyourdepressionaffectyourabilitytocareaboutandtakecareofothers_336335/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you This week's prompt: How do you perceive your resilience and ability to cope with challenges? To perceive your resilience and ability to cope with challenges, you can reflect on your past experiences, identify your strengths, ways to embrace a positive mindset etc. Let's get started and share your thoughts with us. I look forward to hearing all your thoughts and ideas.  Join us in the 24/7 Depression Support Group Chat [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]
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Your Poem...
by EmmaE
Last post
 December 6th
...See more Hi everyone, I came across this poem prompt and thought I'd share it here if anyone would like to try! ------------------------- My Poem (Title) My name is (name). Today I feel like a/an (adjective) (noun) (verb)ing in the (noun). Sometimes I am a/an (noun) Sometimes I am a/an (noun) But always I am (adjective). I ask the world, "(question)?" And the answer is a/an (repeat your words from line 2). ------------------------- If you’d like to join the depression support team, please check out THIS POST [https://www.7cups.com/forum/7CupsLeadership_188/SubcommunityHelpWanted_2306/HelpWantedDepressionSupport2023_295219/] for more information. To join our tag list and receive notifications, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupportCommunity_52/DepressionSupportLeadershipTeam_404/NEWautomateddepressionsupporttaglist_274831/].
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You can keep going 💙
by LoveMyMoonflowers
Last post
 November 22nd
...See more Hey everyone (: I hope your all doing okie 💙 and if your not (': we *do* care about you and we would really love to be there for you whenever you need us. 💜 I really hope you know that you don’t have to do this alone, buddy.  i don’t know what your going through right now, exactly. i don’t know how you feel (': but i’d like to remind you that it *is* okay to *feel* 💙 and it’s okay to take your time when figuring things out. it may be hard to explain how your feeling as well and i get that. 💜 (it’s important to take some time for yourself also 🥰 please do try being kind to yourself 🥺)  and some days… it just feels like too much, doesn’t it? we feel like we can’t take it anymore, we can’t go on anymore. Things just get too overwhelming, life just gets too hard… and hope seems like a distant dream. i know i’ve felt this way many times (': i think many of you might be able to relate 💙 but honestly, i need to remind you that there *is* hope, and you really can keep going. your never ever alone 💜 and you’ve never been truly alone.  And even though you might have never seen it, you are strong. stronger than you think you are. You’ve come *this* far and I am so so proud of you. i know it hasn’t been easy. i’m so proud of you. 💙 i’m sending so so so much love your way 💜 you deserve it, you really do 🥺 we love you, we care about you *always* and yes, there *is* hope for you. 💙 i promise.  🌙 Ni 🌸 @HealingTalk 
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I dont know
by indigoHouse922
Last post
 September 17th
...See more I'm so lost right now, in my life, honestly, I was bullied, made fun of my weight, called stupid and was compared to my best friend and some really gross and disgusting  things were said to me. The beat me up, not too badly, worst they did, was hit my head on a table, caused some bleeding. a very minor scar and beat me, with whatever they could, I wasn't bleeding, but my whole body was just red. Honestly, with my parents, they cared, but my whole life was all just study. I cant lie I did get to hang out with my friends for 2 hours in the summer, and watch tv for an 1 hr a day. When I got my first laptop, I got yelled at so badly, because all I did was play video games, I became addicted, then I went to youtube shorts, then porn. Now I'm addicted to porn. I had friends, my life wasn't all bad, it was just get yelled at and get hit. I discovered an artist, named Kid cudi, I tried relating, and I realized how many issues I have and how it ruins my life and all those times, how I felt when I was getting beat and yelled at. I broke down. I felt dumb and stupid and felt like a fraud, way before that. I did deal with loneliness, being trapped in a cycle, and thinking of death. When I listened to kid cudi, I felt chosen, special finally. I also felt a lot of new thoughts, that I didn't know were, there I got a depression test. I did experience, these symptoms, mostly from addiction and the times, I felt weak, dumb and stupid, I broke down probably a million times. Sadly, I feel these things make me special, and I force myself to say these things to myself. I know they are true though. I honestly don't know if I'm depressed now, I think of my future, and I want it to be the worst, even though I don't want that. All I see is me going down a bad path. Sometimes, I think dying is the answer, somedays are unbearable, somedays, I just tell them to myself. Somedays, I feel like I cant get out of this cycle. 
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Confused
by indigoHouse922
Last post
 August 30th
...See more Hi, I'm 14 years old, I've told this story many times. My parents forced me to work a lot and study a lot. They put a lot of pressure on me, the times in which I could forget all these things. When I had access to the internet and got my phone. I neglected my studies, for video games, it caused problems in the family. I got bad grades, felt stupid and felt like a fraud, this turned into a porn addiction. My life was very rough for a period, I even thought the world was better without me a few times. I can never bring myself  to study or pay attention in class. Luckily, since I could hide my grades and pain these things went away, I still got yelled at and was put under enormous pressure. Now, I discovered and artist kid cudi, I listened to him when I was sad, and realized how my problems were taking over my life. I never felt these problems and took a depression test. I realized that every day, even though I didn't feel it wasn't hopeless. It was, I was stuck in a cycle, I have let down my parents a lot and myself. Sometimes I felt the world was better without me. I'm still not sure if I was depressed, but these thoughts made me feel like someone, however. So, I forced myself to think of these thoughts, and I was worried if they made an average person feel all these feelings. At the same time I also knew, the world is better without me and many more things. I feel trapped right now, in a cycle and I can't escape. I will try.
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Am I depressed or not
by indigoHouse922
Last post
 August 27th
...See more I don't know if I'm depressed or not, I think the world is better without me, I show many symptoms, but it doesn't eat me up, it eats me when I get yelled at or fail repeatedly. I am a failure, I suck, even though I don't think about it. I realize I'm addicted to porn and the internet and how it affects my life, these emotions come out when I listen to kid cudi. I tried to relate to music, found so many emotions in me, took a depression test, played the depressed person, told myself many bad things, but they were true and they didn't affect me, when other people say them it does. Am I really depressed.
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No Power for passion
by DinaElwy
Last post
 August 4th
...See more I feel empty and unmotivated. I can't work on my master's thesis even though time is passing. I can't eat or sleep well. I can't remember the last time I went out. I feel useless. I've been forgotten.
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weekend vibes: what do you do or would you do at weekend?
by MeaningfulSilence
Last post
 July 26th, 2023
...See more Happy weekend to you 💖 Starting from Friday I feel the weekend vibes! I cheerish the weekend to relax after a working week and to do things I like. What about you? * What do you usually do during the weekend? * Is there something you would like to do when the weekend comes?
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Psychotherapy (the Freudian "talk therapy" couch method)
by cleopatra1950
Last post
 May 30th, 2023
...See more Hi, Anyone have experience or feedback on psychotherapy? This is the Freudian Couch talk therapy method, not the usual CBT method. I'd like to know if anyone out there has tried it, their thoughts on it. Cheers.
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Discuss with Depression - Random Acts of Light with @swiftygirl13
by EmmaE
Last post
 October 7th, 2022
...See more hey hey everyone! in honour of our event, random acts of light day, the amazing @WarmLightXO has interviewed the incredible @swiftygirl13! lets see what they said to say :) ------------------------- Interviewer: WarmLightXO Interviewee: swiftygirl13 Hey friend! Thanks for doing this interview for Random Acts of Light Day :) Often, it only takes one gentle word to help someone overcome darkness. We are encouraged to bring light to the darkness by surprising someone with an act of kindness <3 How would you define kindness? Hey Elliot, any time lol. To me kindness comes in many forms. Words, actions and many more ways. Just being there for someone counts as kindness. You don't always know when you are kind, it's just something that comes naturally. Sometimes when we’re struggling it can be easy to convince ourselves that no one cares or that we’re alone. We never know what other people might be dealing with, what can we do in our everyday lives to spread kindness and light? Well I always think of how bad I feel when I am really down and keep in mind how I wish I was treated, then when i see someone else down I can't help but try help them. It is surprising how well I can keep my emotions at bay when someone I care about is feeling bad. I try and be as happy cheerful and positive as I can be but the most important thing I forget to do is get help myself. So remember you are just as important as everyone else. It’s easy to think of random acts of light as being something that costs you money or causes you anxiety. While we can show kindness by buying someone’s lunch or complimenting them, what are other more accessible ways to show this kindness? Being there to listen, support and comfort each other. Weather its on cups or with your friends. I like to show kindness with my friends by just being happy and caring about them or the things they are doing. Smile at people and/or help them out with something Many of us spend a lot of time online, 7Cups included. How can we be kind to someone online, without ever meeting them in person? Show respect for each other, be caring and just keep in mind that they are human too! Think to yourself about why you are on 7 cups and then think before you type. Show support and let them know you care about them and their feelings. A benefit of offering support and kindness to others is that it brings light to our lives too. Can you share an example of a time you showed kindness and how it affected you? There was this family at the shops last year I think it was, and the mum was a single mum and clearly struggling. She had newborn twins and 3 other children younger than the age of 10. The mum was trying to settle the twins while some others were running around and the mum was getting really stressed. I offered to help keep the children while she cares for the twins. After some convincing she let me and we went to the park in the shop. She was so happy nd the children and I still hang out every now and then. It feels great helping that family and we have gotten really close. They are my second family. And I love them and they have been half the reason I am here. One small act of kindness can mean the world to someone. “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” -Edith Wha. What is an example of being a candle? What about a mirror? Imagine you are in a dark room you feel alone and scared and then slowly there is a light coming closer… you can feel the warmth slowly creeping in and you are no longer alone because someone has come and is there for you. That is being a candle helping lighten someone's mood and spread kindness. While Mirroring it is reflecting off someone elses kindness, for example if you have 2 mirrors opposite each other it's like a never ending reflection of the object in between them. Kindness should be something that is never ending. Thank you again for taking the time to do this interview! One final question, do you think we can bring to light our own darkness? Thank you for having me! It will take time but I am sure 7 cups will be able to bring light to my darkness over time. Nothing ever happens straight away so I need to keep giving it my all and ask for help when needed. ------------------------- if you would like to take part in this series, please fill out THIS INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQU0rocMvighAfJ0IGmrNm7iIHUqTGY3c9pQQ4KFZg_z6AKA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ------------------------- taglist: @Faithmagic @HealingTalk @ListeningWren012 @SoftFaith2004 @WarmLightXO to add yourself to our interview taglist, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupport_52/InterviewSeriesDiscusswithDepression_2344/DepressionSupportInterviewSeriesTaglist_267450/]
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Discuss with Depression! Click here for an introduction to our new Depression Support Interview Series!
by EmmaE
Last post
 June 22nd, 2022
...See more hello hello everyone, i hope you're all doing well! we have some very exciting news - the depression support team is introducing our new interview series, Discuss with Depression! [all text in blue is clickable] the topics of the interviews will vary; we will have many topics surrounding depression, and each month, we will have a special interview dedicated to our month's special event [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupport_52/SpecialEvents_2180/]! we're really looking forward to rolling this out and seeing what you all have to say! ALL community members (both teen and adult members and listeners) are more than welcome to take part in this series in both roles. We have two awesome options open for community members: interviewer and interviewee. an interviewer will choose an interview topic and create questions to ask to an interviewee. an interviewee will answer given questions to the best of their ability using past knowledge and personal experiences. if you would like to be an interviewer or interviewee, please fill out THIS INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQU0rocMvighAfJ0IGmrNm7iIHUqTGY3c9pQQ4KFZg_z6AKA/viewform?usp=sf_link]. we can't wait to see how amazing this series turns out and we hope you all enjoy it! <3 ------------------------- if you have any questions, please feel free to message me (@EmmaE)
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Depression Support Interview Series Taglist! ❤
by SoftFaith2004
Last post
 June 22nd, 2022
...See more Hello all! This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Depression Support Interview Series Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?9f1a24e24a71d05f39c35f6ddfac2ee8]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” Have a wonderful day or night! 💙
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Discuss with Depression - Reaching Out with @emotionalTalker2260
by EmmaE
Last post
 May 29th, 2022
...See more helloo everyone! i am back with another super amazing interview! as some of us may know (and others may hopefully learn through this interview), reaching out is really important and can be extremely helpful when dealing with depression. the lovely @WarmLightXO has interviewed the incredible @emotionalTalker2260 on reaching out - let's see what talker has to say :) ------------------------- Interviewer: WarmLightXO Interviewee: emotionalTalker2260 Question 1: Hi hello friend, thanks for doing this interview! I have some questions for you about reaching out when you're dealing with depression. What do you think is the importance of honesty and open communication with depression? The importance of being honest and using open communication is very helpful for recovering from depression, it may take a long time, but in the end, we all get through the day. Question 2: When we're reaching out, it's vital to talk to people we trust, who won't be judgemental but will help us feel supported. What has your experience with this been like? I have had judgemental people who assumed things, and honestly, that hurt me. But those who were non judgemental and kindhearted, always made my day. Question 3: It can be super difficult to explain what you're experiencing with mental illness. Do you have any favorite metaphors or analogies to help people understand? I actually don’t have any Question 4: Many people don't reach out about depression out of fear that they'll be rejected, ignored, or mocked. When is depression "bad enough" to talk about it? Depression doesn’t have to be ‘Bad’ to be spoken about. It’s okay to reach out no matter what the severity is. As Everyone Is Valid No Matter What <3 Question 5: Here on 7Cups, we have a large community of people dealing with depression. What are your views on having friends dealing with the same things as you? It’s nice to know I have friends who struggle with depression, because when talking to them, they can relate and I can relate and understand where they are coming from or what they are saying. Question 6: Having that support system can make such a huge difference. What depression support opportunities do you know of and recommend onsite? I would love to yell out this: ATLSSSSSS (Adult Teen Listeners). But then again, I know many good teen listeners (shout out to the small teenies, miss ya’s) but I have also met many awesome adult listeners. The verified listeners are usually good but honestly, a consistent listener is good. ❤ Question 7: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview! For the last question, what kind words do you have for people struggling to reach out about their depression? Don’t be afraid to reach out! People aren’t as scary as they seem. And there are Many people out there who just want to help. Those people aren’t biting your head off any time soon. And on another note: You Are Valid. Thanks for having me :) ------------------------- if you would like to take part in this series, please fill out THIS INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQU0rocMvighAfJ0IGmrNm7iIHUqTGY3c9pQQ4KFZg_z6AKA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ------------------------- taglist: @Faithmagic @SoftFaith2004 @WarmLightXO to add yourself to our interview taglist, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupport_52/InterviewSeriesDiscusswithDepression_2344/DepressionSupportInterviewSeriesTaglist_267450/]
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exciting update to our interview series - now open to all age groups!
by EmmaE
Last post
 May 11th, 2022
...See more hi everyone! i have a super exciting update for our interview series. many of you may know that when we originally started our very own interview series, Discuss with Depression, it was only open to teens and ATL’s. fortunately, the interview series is now open to adults too! that means that every single community member, whether that be a teen or an adult, a member or a listener, can now take part in this series. please join me in sending a huge thanks to one of depression support’s lovely team members, @WarmLightXO for helping to make this happen! we’d absolutely love to have you all take part if you’re interested - feel free to check out our interest form HERE [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQU0rocMvighAfJ0IGmrNm7iIHUqTGY3c9pQQ4KFZg_z6AKA/viewform?usp=sf_link] and information post HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupport_52/InterviewSeriesDiscusswithDepression_2344/DiscusswithDepressionClickhereforanintroductiontoournewDepressionSupportInterviewSeries_267439/] to learn more and become an interviewer or interviewee for this series!
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Discuss with Depression - Loving Yourself with @WarmLightXO!
by EmmaE
Last post
 March 30th, 2022
...See more hello hello everyone! as our theme of loving yourself this month, i have interviewed our lovely room supporter @WarmLightXO to see what they have to say about loving yourself! i'm super excited to be sharing this interview with you and hope you all enjoy it as much as i did :) ------------------------- Interviewer: EmmaE Interviewee: WarmLightXO Question 1: What does self-love mean to you? What does it look and feel like? For me, self love is about grace. It’s about accepting that I’m human and make mistakes, and owning up to them when they happen, and knowing that I’m good enough anyway. Self love looks like asking myself what I need, and feels safe because I know there is a consistent person in my life looking out for me- me. Question 2: Do you think acceptance and gratitude are important factors of self love? Why or why not? Definitely! Acceptance is important because by accepting myself and not trying to change everything, I show love in a way that’s easier to understand than saying “I love myself,” but then trying to change. I want my actions to match my words, just like in a relationship with anyone else! Gratitude is a simpler answer, we know that gratitude great for our health, and by taking care of our health we show ourselves love <3 Question 3: What might one need to do to be more at peace and accepting of themselves? A common pitfall I see people fall into is being harsh with themselves trying to learn self love. A lot of us learn early in life to bully ourselves into achieving our goals, and will apply that same logic to learn self love. To be more at peace and accepting of yourself, take your time and try to let yourself make those mistakes without judgment. You learned your current habits over time, and it will take time to change them. Question 4: What do you already value about yourself? What are some things others can value about themselves? I love this question and the use of the word “value,” because regardless of our automatic emotional reaction, we can still see that something has worth. I value my curiosity. I love that it enables me to ask questions and learn new things. I value the hopefulness I carry, because it enables me to know there is hope even when I can’t see it. And I value my love, because I truly love you all and that’s what makes everything worth it <3 In terms of things others can value about themselves, it’s easy! My fellow listeners- you have something in you that wants to reach out and support humankind, and that’s beautiful. My dear members- you have the same instinct, and it’s pointed towards yourself, and that’s beautiful. Question 5: What do you think are other important factors needed to love yourself? The willingness to try. It takes time to rewire your brain, that’s normal, and it’s okay. Even when you can’t see any progress, it’s still happening. Self love is a lifelong journey- and that’s a good thing. Question 6: What do you do to take care of and show yourself love? This is going to be different from person to person, but for me, regular moments of mindfulness to check in with my body, regular volunteering to help me get out of my own head, weekly therapy, tracking my moods, and spending time outside with the people I love. Question 7: What are some tips you have for anyone starting their self-love journey? My biggest tip is to surround yourself with people on the same journey. Here on 7Cups, in your physical life, in podcasts and books. Learn what you can from people experiencing the same things you are. I highly highly recommend the Mary’s Cup of Tea Podcast to anyone who wants a buddy while they begin to explore self love. The other tip I have I’ll reiterate from earlier in the interview: take your time. It’s not a race. It’s okay to go slow. Everything is going to be okay. ------------------------- if you are a teen or ATL and would like to take part in this series, please fill out THIS INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQU0rocMvighAfJ0IGmrNm7iIHUqTGY3c9pQQ4KFZg_z6AKA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ------------------------- taglist: @Faithmagic @SoftFaith2004 to add yourself to our interview taglist, click HERE [https://www.7cups.com/forum/DepressionSupport_52/InterviewSeriesDiscusswithDepression_2344/DepressionSupportInterviewSeriesTaglist_267450/]

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Community Resources

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- 9 Types of Depression and How To Recognize Them 

- You don't have to understand, you just have to be present by @MarianaFilipaSouza6

A beautiful testament to the nature of depression

- Rethink Mental Illness: Depression

Basic information and facts

- Resource Masterpost by @Sealiously

A plethora of amazing links

- Depression Self Help Guide

Discover some ways to help manage what you're going through

- Safety Plan

Here's a safety plan for those who are passively suicidal. Your life is important

- Resources to Help Manage Depression

A collection of helpful links for more information and support

- Depression Community Path

A path that helps guide you through dealing with depression on a day to day basis


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