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Hello. I struggle from depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. I don't have any friends (just 3), and I'm super shy. I joined 7 Cups because a friend reccommended it to me, she knows about my mental state. I find this website very helpful, and I hope to one day help others.

Hello. I'm 21 years old and have been struggling with anxiety and depression along with drug abuse... I've had major depression sense I was 14 and thru the years certain events made it worse and I developed anxiety a year later. I'm hoping that 7 cups will help me in some form along with the therapist I'll be seeing soon. It's not my first time asking for help or going to therapy. I was 18 when I started abusing drugs along with alcohol to numb my emotions instead of dealing with them. I'm scared. Mostly I'm scared of growing up and facing new events in my life. But I'm also excited as well if that makes sense? The last time I had a panic attack was 2 months ago and everyone was at work and I was home alone with my thoughts. I wrote in my diary all the things I thought about during the attack (because I always forget when I calm myself down and get things together ) I wrote about how I don't want to ever grow up. I wrote about how I don't understand how people can just move on in life and become so grown up. I need help I understand that... it's been 3 and a half years of drowning out irrational fears, anger and sadness with drugs. I'm tired of it and the repercussions from abusing drugs and alcohol. I'm done with the hangovers, the dizziness, and false euphoria.

Hi, I'm a 21 year old college undergrad struggling with depression coupled with anxiety. Everyday a piece of me is scared I wont return to that bubbly overwhelmingly happy person I once was, but I have faith in reccovery. I hope 7 cups can help and I hope to strengthen myself mentally and as a person.

Hi, I'm struggling with situational depression... brought on a lot lately by work and financial stress. I've been looking for some support in a community where I don't have to feel like I'm burdening my friends. I love participating in community theater... but unfortunately, it feels more like a chore these days. I just want to enjoy things again and feel like what I'm doing is worthwhile.