I randomly found it on Google
I've been having a bad episode of depression now for quite some time. I finally got to a point where I knew I couldn't do this on my own anymore...but I somewhat recently moved out of the country and I don't really have access to mental health professionals here. So I literally just google searched for someone to talk to and it led me here. It isn't a perfect solution to professional help, but I believe it will help me get through until I'm home and can get the help I need.
I'm so happy you found us. Sometime talking out a problem is just what someone needs no matter how big or small. Regardless 7 Cups has a great community which I love to be apart of everyday and I'm happy to have you apart of it now as well :)
I went thru depression about 3 years ago, I went an saw my family doctor who puy me on antidepressants(of coarse), and put thru a recommendation to talk to a professional, i was put on a waiting list, after about 5 months I stopped taking the meds, I thought I was better, a month later I got a call from the mental health professionals and I told them in didn't need to speak with them. Now, I've been having that feeling again, the feeling of failure, loneliness, and being stuck in a rut, watching everyone move on with their lives and leaving me behind, so I did the same, I searched the Google app store for an app that may help me, or a support group, so I'm hoping this works out
Staying positive
Staying positive is great. There are many ways to get help here.
1st You can check out our self-help guides located up top (if on PC)
2nd The member chat rooms are a great place to talk with others and pass your time away.
3rd Open a listener support request and talk wit someone 1v1!
I was on TSWatch on tumblr and they suggested it as a method of getting help/being understood. And when I was better I decided to become a listener; now here I am being a mod and helping people :)
I had been scrawling the net for a while looking for help, when I also randomly came upon the page via Google. It has been a great source of help for me. I currently suffer with Depression/Stress/Mild Anxiety. It has been a wonderful place to come and know there's always someone here who will listen. I have found the Group Support Chat great for providing a distraction, by the time I sign off the site I feel better.
I can't thank the creators of 7 Cups enough, it's been an invaluable source of help and guidance.
I was considering getting a therapist to get help for my depression so I was Googling around and stumbled across 7 Cups. It's been so very helpful and I'm grateful.
same!