7 Cups for Anxiety: A Safe Space to Share and Connect
Anxiety can be a tough thing to deal with, but you don't have to go through it alone.
This thread is a safe space for people of all ages to share their experiences with anxiety and connect with others who understand.
We can talk about anything related to anxiety, from triggers and symptoms to coping strategies and support resources.
We can also just listen to each other and offer support.
So a question for you : What triggers your anxety? Feel free to attach your replys.
@Ankush1509
Thiking I have made or might make a mistake triggers my anxiety.
@Clio9876
I hear you—fear of making mistakes can be really overwhelming. You're not alone in feeling this way. If you'd like, we can talk through what’s on your mind and explore ways to manage that anxiety together.
@Ankush1509
Here's what happened yesterday. My partner let me down. I was angry, upset, tearful. I think these are normal rational reactions to being let down.
What I'm not so sure about is the catastrophising that comes with that. Eg "I made a mistake in trusting my partner, I shoud never do that again. Maybe I make a mistake in even being with my partner, maybe I should leave."
My relationship isn't perfect. My partner isn't perfect. But then, neither am I. The question is is it good enough or existing for the right reasons? Or have I made a mistake? The old fashioned way was it was never a mistake, you stayed with them and found a way towork it out. The modern way is to accept the mistake and go find someone who suits you better. Somewhere in between there is a grey area which is where I m at.
The frustration is that my worry that I have made a mistake is possibly making the mistake come to fruition. My partner can't avoid awareness that I sometimes think they are a mistake. So can't trust me to stay. And we end up not trusting each other. And angry with each other.
One day I hope I figure it out.
@Clio9876
It sounds like you're carrying a lot of complex emotions right now, and I really appreciate you sharing them. Feeling hurt, disappointed, or uncertain in a relationship is completely valid—no relationship is perfect, and navigating those ups and downs can be really challenging.
It makes sense that your mind is trying to protect you by questioning things, but I hear that the anxiety and overthinking are adding another layer of distress. It's okay to be in that 'grey area'—you don’t need to have all the answers right away. What matters most is what feels right for you, whether that means working through things together or recognizing when something isn’t serving you.
Trust and security take time to build and rebuild, and it’s understandable that both you and your partner are feeling the weight of this uncertainty. No matter where this journey takes you, be kind to yourself as you figure it out. You’re not alone in this.
My acne, sometimes I think about how I may not get hired at all for them, also my yellow teeth. I also sometimes fear about my low grades not getting approved into a university or a college.
@andrewtan99
I hear you, and I really get how hard this can feel. I’ve had my own struggles with self-doubt, worrying that certain things about me—things I couldn’t always control—would hold me back. Whether it was my appearance, my abilities, or just feeling like I wasn’t ‘good enough,’ anxiety had a way of making those fears feel so real and overwhelming.
I know how easy it is to focus on the things we wish were different about ourselves, and how that can spiral into thoughts like ‘What if I’m never accepted?’ or ‘What if this keeps me from succeeding?’ It’s exhausting, and I want you to know that you’re not alone in feeling this way.
But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we are always so much more than the things we fixate on. The way we see ourselves is often way harsher than how others see us. Acne, teeth, grades—none of these things define your worth, your potential, or your future. And even when one path doesn’t go exactly as planned, there are always new opportunities and people who will see and value you for who you truly are.
I know it’s not easy to push those anxious thoughts aside, but I hope you can be gentle with yourself. You deserve kindness, especially from yourself. And if you ever want to talk more, I’m here.
