Hi, i’m new to you and what to do.
Yeah, OK that intro was a little rhyme-ey but it’s Meant to be. I figured since I’m currently now, Hopefully not in the future, in the same boat and due to my issues I just generally don’t know what to do or what I’m doing Because either my cognitive functions are messed up or because it’s early in the morning where I’m at and due to my issue, I wake up at random times of the day or night or sometimes after a full day... Yeah I just figured It would be cool to make a thread Like this. That way old users can help out new users and vice versa, especially regarding any questions about what they should do with this app when it comes to recovery because “We’re all in this together.”
This post serves as both an introduction and maybe a slight cry for help cause I’m just like “I just joined this app. I tried to talk to somebody and I ‘think’ they rejected me. I don’t know why No one’s talking in the Sharing circle (Once again, probably because for me, it’s five in the morning) and honestly, I’m just confused about a lot of things. The only other app like this I really used was “I am Sober.” also having the same issues with that, but it was easier at the time because they gave me a premium trial and then when that ended it, of course went back to just general service. But on this app, I’m completely clueless. I don’t know what I’m doing and I know it seems like I’m kind of joking and whimsical and stuff. I’m only using that to cover for the fact that I really don’t know what I’m doing and I’m just kind of lost And clueless.
@redTree4566
HI there.
And welcome to 7 cups.
It's OK to not know what you are doing. I remember feeling like that. And the thing is, what you do with this app is kinda up to you. There is a space here for everyone, the trick is to find the space that is right for you, and that might take a bit of perseverance.
In some ways I think this app mirrors life, just with a bigger dose of safety, kindness and compassion. There will be people we don't gel with or people who don't give us quite what we need. Because they are part of life, and part of life is learning how to deal with those people so they don't impact your life. In other words, one thing this app can teach very effectively is resilience.
The other thing I find wonderful here is that I can be myself. No body knows who I am. There is still judgement here. But a lot less and plenty of people who accept you as you are, once you find them. This really helped me accept myself and allowed me to be myself. I hope you are able to find that too.
Because that's the biggest thing I believe people should do with this app. Be themself. Share what you want to share. Let out those feelings you maybe don't feel you can let out anywhere else. Here it is OK to be angry. (It does help if you give us a bit of warning if you want to let rip, though 😀). It's OK to be sad. Or miserable. Or playful. Or all 4. Cos its OK to be you.
I don't know if my 5am is the same as your 5am. But I'll be pleased to meet you the next time I'm here at 5am.