Depression chat toxicity
I have problems. Everyone does. I admit that my problems include hypersensitivity and extreme negativity. And you'd think that people here would acknowledge that there are so many others who feel the same way. But today, I was pushed over the edge. There were no listeners available which is normal now. Most of them nowadays don't have a lot of time or are so unable to relate to my problems that they stop replying. So I had to resort to depression chat. People there were rude to me because I had expressed that I felt like my listeners hate me. They said it's all my fault. I even said that I never say anything triggering to listeners. From that point, they gave no time for me to explain anything else. Nobody was there for me in that moment. Nobody even uses the public chats for depression anymore. It is a haven for trolls, nude pictures, and self righteous people who attack anyone with opposing opinions. On my previous account, I was called a retard because I stated that I had mild autism. The lack of support I have gotten here has made me feel worse than I ever have. And now, I think I need to seek a therapist instead.
@BerrisFueller I'm sorry that happened to you.
@BerrisFueller
I'm sorry that happened, I agree the chats haven't been used for what they're supposed to, not all listeners are available cuz they've gone back to school now and the timezones are different for most people and sometimes they might not reply back due to forgetting they had a message from you, maybe message thenmagain after a few days if you still wanna talk with them? The groups, no one can seem to control that, I know about some trolls/attention seekers and that is being sorted, the new update is helping with that and the community is doing the best it can to make it safer and a more welcoming place, feel free to pm me if you wanna talk? I'm sorry you had to go through that though ❤️
@BerrisFueller
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Hey,
I'm sorry to hear that this has happened to you.
Even though I'm mainly here to ask for help I'd like to offer you to listen because I'm also autistic and might be able to relate a little better.
Please feel free to seek contact with me any time you want, though I'm only available for 1-2hrs daily.
@BerrisFueller
Heya 
I am so sorry it happened to you. Finding proper listeners that you can click with is definately hard and asthis is back to school time, it might be more hard. However, you can find the list of veried listeners >>HERE<< Verified listeners are verified by the community based for their commitment to active listening skills and quality chatting.
I agree that chatrooms can go really really unsupportive at times. I am sorry you had to go through it. If you see chat going out of hand, you can always submit mod emergency forms >>HERE<< (Its also in chatroom rules) And if someone is actively being rude to you, mute button can work wonders when no moderators or room supporters are around since it will let you stay away from toxicity.
Also, you can screenshot if someone is showing completely unacceptable and email it to Community@7cups.com or one of our community admins.
I apologize that you had hard time at Depression Support Room. You are more than welcome to message me anytime with any concerns or if you just wanna talk. ( I am one of the Teen Support Team Leader of Depression Support Room)
Have a great day ahead
@BerrisFueller Love your username! also, if you ever need someone to listen i would love to help... i dont know if i am able to easily listen to you here because i am new, but id really like to help if i can :)
Sorry your experience was poor, I agree the chatrooms do not help much. Seems as though they are more just for chatting than help. I am lucky I found a listener and encourage you not to give up. Love your name too, although I have to admit that I did not see the inversion of the first letters until the previous comment made me look again. Darn reading comprehension...