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rnellz January 23rd, 2015

Hi my name is Bec.
I have been suffering since I was 14.
Everyday is a struggle and recovery is a life long journey

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anxioussam May 28th, 2015

Hi. I just joined today. I am a stay at home mom of 3. I suffer from depression. I can't leave the house to even go to the store without agonizing over it for hours. I never have energy to do housework, and my husband doesn't really try to understand what it's like for me. I'm looking forward to chatting with people who understand.

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Lonelyhipster May 31st, 2015

Hi! I'm a single mom of a 4 year old, and I felt like such a loser yesterday and basically stayed inside ALL day. My daughter doesn't understand depression and why I just don't have the will or energy to do certain things. I just joined the site, and it comforting to know I'm not alone and neither are you

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shikorbihin2003 May 29th, 2015


Hi, this is Jhontu and I feel I am staring at a long dark tunnel with no light in sight. For the last few years, I have been feeling increasingly disillusioned about many things and I don't know where to turn to. Life has thrown me into a time andplace where I really dont know any more about what is the right course to take. It is now affecting my job performance to a great extent and thats why I joined 7 cups of tea. Really hope to find some good friends, listeners :) it took me quite a while to finally decide to do this online thing ....

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austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

I'm here if you need a friend or someone to talk to. Sometimes, life feels like a long dark tunnel, but the only way to leave a tunnel is to locate the light. You may not see the light at first, but as you start to recover, the light will burn the brightest. I understand and feel for you and my personal issues are starting to affect my studies. It's okay to feel bad sometimes though and life does make it its goal to chuck us off the bridge and into the abyss, but if you hold on to the railings of all that matters to you, you'll find that the bridge isn't so shaky afterall. Talk to me if you need - Austen Vincismiley

austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

Just remember to keep on hoping - Austen Vincismiley

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ironicgeekkid May 29th, 2015

Hi, this is T. I've been diagnosed with deep depression 4 years ago. I'm turning 27 in july, still live with my mom (for obvious reasons) and was fired last year after having a nervous breakdown while teaching. It's been hard since I had my first breakdown and I feel like a complete useless living thing, not capable of having a normal life like many people do. It's also quite hard to make my friends understand how it feels, and why it is so difficult for me to do stuff, like... leaving the house.

Anyway, I'm here because I feel it would be good to find people like me to chat, not only for bad moments, but also for sharing laughs and good experiences. I'm glad I found this website.

Cheers!

bridget345 May 29th, 2015

hi i am Abigail and i have been diagnosed with severe depression and i am also having suicidal thoughts and i have been abused in my past by my dad and sexually harrased by my elementary teacher

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austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

I'm sorry to hear that bridget345 and remember that I am here for you if you need me. I hope that your future will be brighter than your past. Keep in the light and remember that there are people here who care about you. My thoughts are with you - Austen Vincismiley

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spacepuppy May 29th, 2015

My post might be triggering. Hello :) I'm spacepuppy and I suffer from Depression, Anxiety, Misphonia, PTSD, and I'm recovering from an eating disorder. I've have done exstensive research on all of these illnesses and these are all self diagnosed. Ever since I was a child, I dealt with suicidal thoughts and even self harmed. Now I'm trying to deal with my Misophonia and sadly.....not many people have this rare condition. It makes living a nightmare. thanks for reading loves:)

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austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

No problem.I hope that you are feeling better and that you enter a brighter stage of life. I'm here if you need to talk to someone. Hopes for the future - Austen Vincismiley

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AsAboveSoBelow May 30th, 2015

Hey there, I'm Patrick. I'm 21 and just graduated college, and the depression that has been mounting the last 4+ years has left me crippled with overwhelming loneliness. I know I'm really messed up in the head because I've stopped trying to talk to people and socialize, because I dislike myself so much that I am too ashamed to try interacting with people.

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austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

It's ok to feel that way sometimes. I get moments where I justcompletely shut off from my friends as I can't deal with them. You don't need todislike yourself - I'm sure that you are an amazingindividual, you just need some time to see that for yourself. Talk to me ifyou feel down and you are not messed up. No one truly is, they just need to be themselves. Stay strong - Austen Vincismiley

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jennie12 May 30th, 2015

hi my name in jenie. i got here at 7 cups of tea because i was looking for a site to find people whom i can talk to about my problems which i never have the gutsto share with my family and friends. i have a very low self esteem. i find it hard to make friends. i opt to be alone. im hoping that i would be able to meet amazing people here and get inspiring insights from them and eventually become a good listener too

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austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

I'm sure that you will become a great listener and I'm here for you if you need to talk. I'm sure that you are an AMAZING individual and you just need to believe in yourself. Here if you need - Austen Vincismiley

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austenvinci1108 May 31st, 2015

Hi.I'm austen and i'm 15. i experienced racismfrom the all girls school i was at from the age of 5 till 10. i became depressed and started to self harm. Then i made friends with someone and i got better. However, she died 5 years ago and now, i rarely sleep due to nightmares, self harm and get panic attacks. No one knows about this, not even my family. It's my fault she's dead and now i want to die.

Lonelyhipster May 31st, 2015

Hi everyone! I'm here because I suffer from anxiety and depression. I am not really into medication I spoke marijuana... I really want to meet friends and to know I'm not alone in my struggle to lead a normal life..

determinedWalker9893 May 31st, 2015

Hi, I have been on 7cups for a while now but never really introduced myself on this forum. I'm 17 and struggle with anxiety and depression, and the after effects of an eating disorder that began 10 years ago. I was severely bullied throughout school and only managed to escape it this past year. It had a very negative effect on me and lead to self harming. I try to stay really positive and hate complaining or talking about my problems because I think everyone else has more important things to worry about. I'm working on getting better and building good relationships, this is where I can come and not have to hide my past. Also I'm happily dating a 32 year old, who helps me feel better.

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charmingKitten7241 June 3rd, 2015

I'm new to this app. But sorry to hear you were bullied. I was bullied from elementary all the way up to 11th grade. It still bothers me and I'm sensitive about it. Hope you can move on from it and live a better life

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