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unassumingSpruce9514 January 7th, 2021

@Hope
I joined not long ago for a safe place to vent without my closest freinds seeing and then i took a break and got mentally worse and now im on here alot lol i have troubles with self-harm anixiety possibly ptsd due to past tramatic events when i was a kid and self esteem issues but after coming here it all seems alot less to bear on my own and i feel a little better now

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sugi007 January 7th, 2021

@unassumingSpruce9514 good to hear that

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unassumingSpruce9514 January 8th, 2021

@sugi007
Thank you!

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cherylram2019 January 8th, 2021

@unassumingSpruce9514 Hugs

sallysalad1233 January 10th, 2021

@unassumingSpruce9514 Welcome, so happy to have you

HereToHearYou98 January 10th, 2021

@unassumingSpruce9514

i joined a week ago to help as many people as I can.

Pete3151 January 11th, 2021

@unassumingSpruce9514

I'm always around if you need to talk.

Peter

Ines1229 January 12th, 2021

@unassumingSpruce9514

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about this, however I am really glad that you decided to join our lovely community! Welcome! If you wish to talk to someone and vent it all out, please do browse a listener HERE or join a Support Group HERE.

I wish you find what you are looking for here, on 7 Cups!

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sociableOwl3907 January 7th, 2021

Hey, I joined here yesterday. I was feeling very alone and sad but after coming here, I realized that I'm not the only one and I also found a great listener who is very easy to talk to. So I just wanna say if any of you ever wanna talk to me, I'll always try to be there for you. Thank you for having me here.

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Actuallynobody017 January 8th, 2021

@sociableOwl3907

We are happy to have you here too. I am glad you could find a nice listener who you can talk to easily. I hope you can find more time to spend here and feel better. Welcome to 7cups!

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Okay.. so I guess I have found the right place. I have a understanding in my head as to what's somewhat going on... but it sounds crazy. I see so many people on here posting positive happy things, the word association games validate that I am where I need to be - but I am still trying to grasp what is really going on. I dont know if I have any teachers leading me other than what's being provided to me in my search results, those around me that clearly know and have played their role - did it to a level of trauma so they have made it very difficult for me to trust anyone. As I ask questions make statements about what I "think" is going on, answers are always "yes, your correct" but that can't be right - others just won't talk about it. I have been down for so long and have started to feel so "ups" but crash immediately after a glimmer of hope. Coincidences are like rides at Disneyland, one after another. I have opened my mind and my heart to accept any truth about what is going on. I wrote this this poem, I don't know how aligned it is with anyone or if this is just my own dream track I'm on, but these are my thoughts.... i hope this is okay to share if anyone wants to nudge me in a good way to just raise their eyebrows and lashes to let me know that I'm not out of mind, that's really all I am looking for outside of the very small circle around me that I have a hard to time trusting...

Left is right, up is down and 5 is always 5? Whether we know it or not we all belong to a connected hive.

His story is history, the way it needs to be told.... but in this world... I think... it is still good to be Gold.


Where orders are more than one might perceive and our life tracks may interweave.

It is as old as time with many that know the secrets in front of our eyes, where rain can fall from more than just the our cloudy grey skies.

Targets are constant with 5s seeking proof, with 7s viewing secretly viewing within your private roof. When they both feel that have secured their case, away to 9 to show the face.

Hearts are weighed and souls are tested to decide the ultimate fate... so to those that hit that slippery slope....Follow your heart, open your eyes, before it's to fucking late.

Many are blind and do not see the necessity of this way but these are truly the heros that ensure that villans pay.

Who is good who is bad, it depends on who you ask... as for me, from where I stand, I understand and respect their task.

I'm on a fence, I see each side... I do not shudder, I do not hide. What I know is privileged, "secrete" and this I will hold tight, I know my place I'm not one to judge whether this is wrong or right... from my heart what I feel is...... what oneside sees as darkness the other see's and light.






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MidwesternCalmSeeker January 8th, 2021

First, welcome to 7 Cups, @22onthefenceofrealityorinsanity

Second, thanks for sharing this. I hope that you are able to connect with a listener or listeners who make you feel heard and can support you on your journey. Take care.

Doglovercward January 9th, 2021

I love your poem, it really made me think! I have a question though (which you don't have to answer if you don't want) about the targets, who are the 6s, 7s and 9s I think it was? I'm sorry I may just be naive, but what is that about? Just curious...and hang in there, I know it's a cheesy cliche but it's true so I'm saying it..... THIS TOO SHALL PASS! Peace ✌️😁

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Coolechidna January 7th, 2021

Joined today, i have a problem with alcohol , i need to cut back or quit. I am fighting with my wife and dont spend enough time with my son

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Actuallynobody017 January 8th, 2021

@Coolechidna

I can understand what you feel. Alcohol addiction is tough to fight but we are all here to support you. You can see the addiction support forum herehttps://www.7cups.com/home/addiction/

I hope you could have a better relationship with your wife and spend more time with your son in future.Welcome to 7cups!

Ines1229 January 12th, 2021

@Coolechidna

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about this, however I am really glad that you decided to join our lovely community! Welcome! If you wish to talk to someone and vent it all out, please do browse a listener HERE or join a Support Group HERE.

I wish you find what you are looking for here, on 7 Cups!

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Osheenatic January 7th, 2021

Hello everyone, started my listener journey yesterday and have already had some really useful conversations with people.

this is such a great app for people who just need someone to talk to.

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Myami80 January 9th, 2021

Hello @Osheenatic, we are so glad you are here! Our support community is a place for you to make your home on the internet. Through building strong connections with the community in the group rooms, 1-1 chats, forums and utilizing the support resources available, you can join a path towards a more peaceful, pain-free life. There will be struggles along the way, we want you to lean on our community through life's ups and downs. We are really glad you made it!
This is my personal link
https://www.7cups.com/111218584

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Eastcoastanxious January 8th, 2021

Welcome to everyone new to the site

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Callmesema January 9th, 2021

Hi 💕

I found this app from pinterest and I am from Germany.
I have depression for 4 years now, but I'm on my way to deal with it and become a happier Person.
its really hard but I want to be happy and not worry about Things anymore that drug me down for this wholetime.
I also would love to find friends here so We can help each other 🧸💕

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Myami80 January 9th, 2021

Hello @Callmesema, we are so glad you are here! Our support community is a place for you to make your home on the internet. Through building strong connections with the community in the group rooms, 1-1 chats, forums and utilizing the support resources available, you can join a path towards a more peaceful, pain-free life. There will be struggles along the way, we want you to lean on our community through life's ups and downs. We are really glad you made it!
This is my personal link
https://www.7cups.com/111218584

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dreamcalica18 January 9th, 2021

Hi,

I am just now figuring out I have anxiety and that's why all my life I have been crippled giving speeches and why I just stop caring. I skipped school just to avoid a speech. I have bad grammar and punctuation so I have had a hard time chatting online in fear of judgment, but at some point I have to start somewhere. Cause I literally can't talk to people let alone strangers. Otherwise, I will be stuck in my mind and never here for my kids or my husband. What woke me up was my children they started to show the same signs as I have that I don't like about myself. My son is only ten and has anxiety about the twins getting hurt. To the point he won't play he watches them. So, I had my husband call and make me a therapy appointment and I plan on having my kids go so hopefully they will become the opposite of whoever I have became. I tremble when someone comes down my driveway. I panick when someone is coming over. I cancel all my plans with people I want to hang out with. I can't even share with my husband, who is my person, my childhood or what I remember of it. I can't share with him how I feel and I don't know why. I can text it to him but I can't physically talk to him about. I'm afraid I will lock up at the therapist office so I wrote everything down what I can't do or what I don't like about myself. Such as I can't have a conversation. I don't know how to talk to people besides "Hi, how are you?" No self-esteem. No confidence. Don't know how to deal with emotions (bottle everything). Can't confront parents or anyone else. I feel like a ten year old is more superior than I am. I say sorry for everything even when I'm not sorry. I over read people's facial expressions. I can't even see myself in the mirror for who I am, example I think I'm fat and I weighed myself and 133lbs, but I still don't see it. And I do not believe what people say when I get complements.

But then I wrote my good traits I am loyal to a tea once your my friend, I am determined now that I am awake, and I am able to always see both sides of the story. I love horses and I own and train my own horses. I love nature and sharing my love of animals with my five kids. I am going to my first appointment on January 18th and I can't wait to start this journey and find out who I am suppose to be. I have also decided to work on my writing skills. One of many skills I hope to learn as I begin. I also, started meditation.
Hope I did this right and thank you for taking the time to read it.

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MidwesternCalmSeeker January 9th, 2021

Thank you so much for sharing, @dreamcalica18, and welcome to 7 Cups. For the record, I think you expressed yourself very well! It was encouraging that you took time at the end to share some of your truly wonderful qualities. I can tell that you have a lot of love in your family life. That's such a good place to start healing. I hope you find lots of encouragement and support here at 7 Cups. I am one of so many listeners here to provide a safe space to share your thoughts and lift you up as you discover new ways to cope with life and find ways to feel better.

Doglovercward January 9th, 2021

@dreamcalica18

Oh sweetie!! So same,!!! I feel you deeply and what you wrote brought tears to my eyes BC I feel the same way!

Nobody cares about your grammar or typos! You are just darling and should be loved and more importantly, live yourself!! I TOTALLY understand all the feelings you have described. Try not to identify too much with your thoughts, you are NOT just your thought ls sweetie you are much much more than them, you will change and grow and add and delete thoughts and beliefs for the rest of your life! You are the one watching those thoughts, and CONTROLLING them! Remember that! We are stronger than we think! 😁

You're gorgeous.....so nice to meet you!💋

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Doglovercward January 9th, 2021

@Doglovercward

*Doh see? Meant to say :love yourself!!! Not live yourself!!! Fat fingers!!

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webpets January 9th, 2021

We're trying this on a bit of a whim. We are a multiple system (though don't have DID, OSDD, or anything like that, we're just more than one), and we're here because our mental health has been really bad lately. We have OCD and lately we've been dealing with safety OCD so bad we can't sleep and it's hard for us to go to work. We decided to join here because we need help but can't figure out where to go, and we found this place through a Google search haha

We do have other mental illnesses, but OCD is the one that's really killing us right now.

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MidwesternCalmSeeker January 9th, 2021

Welcome to 7 Cups, @webpets - we are glad you found us. I hope you connect through one of our community forums or a trained listener. We are collectively here for the you, and hope you find encouragement and support.

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IntrovertedScorpio99 January 9th, 2021

Hi,

I'm sure anyone who overthinks or are sensitive to certain situations in their life can become upset. I found myself needing someone to talk to about my situation without biases or judgement. I found that on this website and I wanted to be a part of a community who seeks a listening ear and guidance.

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kdsyahirah January 9th, 2021

@IntrovertedScorpio99

Hi! Welcome to 7 Cups. We are glad to have to you join our community. If you wish to seek someone to hear you out, I recommend you to browse listener so that you could search a listener who suits for you or you can go to community group support.

Doglovercward January 9th, 2021

@IntrovertedScorpio99

Hi there, I am also an introverted Scorpio! Nice to meet you! It's taken me a bit to get up the nerve to post and reply to ppl on here, but I'm getting brave and feeling strong today!! Great name, I wish I thought of that! Welcome!😁

Hey, can anyone tell me how to add a profile pic to my profile? It says to go in settings but I don't see anywhere there to upload a pic? I guess I need it explained to me like I'm a 2 year old! (Haha no offense fellow 2 year olds!)😃💋

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IntrovertedScorpio99 January 9th, 2021

@Doglovercward Hi! thanks! i really think the words introverted and Scorpio best describe me. i actually find it easier to talk to someone because of the anonymity and there's no judgment. we're all on this website/app for the same reason: we need someone to help us with our feelings and there's no reason to feel shy or ashamed.

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Doglovercward January 9th, 2021

Agreed! So nice to feel and truly know there's like minded people right HERE to talk to!! Thanks for the quick response, and I get what you mean about how "introvert" and "Scorpio" seem to really define you....as a young person, I was a lot more extroverted, but as I get older I find I'm becoming more and more introverted, I find I like people less and less and dogs more and more!! (Hmm, wonder why that is eh? Haha yup you got me, I'm candaian, eh? Lol...I was born the 17th of November, they say that people's personalities can vary based on when in the sign (beginning, middle end) they were born...not sure I really put too much belief into the horoscopes though, really...I do identify with many descriptions of Scorpios and what they represent, but they say we are rude and mysterious!! I don't think I'm rude, OR mysterious, really, ya know?? Anyways....

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Actuallynobody017 January 9th, 2021

@Doglovercward

I suppose you have to click on the profile and then click on the My settings options. And then you have to scroll to Choose Profile and then add a picture from your storage.

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Actuallynobody017 January 10th, 2021

@Actuallynobody017

* click on your profile pic on the main page of the website. If you are on the app, it would be better to go to the website.:)

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Doglovercward January 10th, 2021

Thanks!! Finally figured it out!! 😁✌️

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Ines1229 January 12th, 2021

@IntrovertedScorpio99

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about this, however I am really glad that you decided to join our lovely community! Welcome! If you wish to talk to someone and vent it all out, please do browse a listener HERE or join a Support Group HERE.

I wish you find what you are looking for here, on 7 Cups!

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DahliaHaze January 9th, 2021

i joined this site because ive been battling mental illness for a very long time. i dont know what else to say, sorry. :')

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kdsyahirah January 9th, 2021

@DahliaHaze

Oh sweetie, it must be hard for you. It's ok if you don't have anything else to say. You're a strong person sweetieand I believe in you. Btw, welcome to 7 Cups

sallysalad1233 January 10th, 2021

@DahliaHaze So happy to have you here in our 7 cups community,

sallysalad1233 January 10th, 2021

@DahliaHaze I am so sorry you are going through a tough time. You are incredibly strong and never forget how amazing you are. Welcome! and so happy that you are here

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