My Discovery of 7Cups
I was simply on the computer, adding new chapters to a story I'm writing on a website, as well as speaking to a few friends through a group chat.. I was suddenly hit with an unknown force of my depression, which has a mind of its own, thinking it can freely come and go as it pleases. So I immediately stopped what I was doing and had to get away from everything. I dug into the desk and found a pencil sharpener, then proceeding to go into the bathroom and broke it apart..
I honestly regret creating the 12 lines across my inner arm and 19 across both thighs, but I couldn't fight the urge. I broke down crying. I knew I broke a promise with my boyfriend, with my therapist, with a nurse in the hospital, and myself.
So I proceeded to go online, not wanting to speak to anyone and look for someone to talk to..
That is when I stumbled across this lovely site with many understanding people. I apologize, but I forgot the listener that helped me calm down and told me multiple things to try to do to fight the urge. I am thanking her, even though I don't know if she will ever come across this.
If it wasn't for 7cups, I have no idea where my mind would have made me do next.
After that day, I decided that instead of helping myself, I would help others that face similar issues as I do.
"But Kat, you need to help yourself," says individuals concerned about my wellbeing.
I rather help others because it gives me a satisfaction of me somehow making an "impact" in someone's life, telling them they are not alone. 
If there is anyone needing help with anything, please do not keep it inside. Let it pour out to one of the kind Listeners that we have on here. We are glad to have you on 7cups. 
Found 7 Cups on playstore, looking for support group. Other one I tried wasn't appropriate 80% of the time.
@stillheretoday 80% of the time, oh gosh.. Well I'm glad you found 7cups! :)
I discovered 7 Cups when a friend of mine told me that they had been silently struggling emotionally in a way that resulted in self harm and thoughts of suicide. There's no way my friend could afford to see a therapist, so I searched for "free online counseling" or something like that and 7 Cups was one of the only sites offering truly free support and anonymity. I sent the link to my friend in case they ever needed the compassion and understanding of a stranger because, as much as I wish I could help, I know that I'm not always the right person for the job. I suspect my friend doesn't want to worry me, so they may not seek me out if they truly needed help. I don't know if they have ever used 7 Cups, but it gives me comfort to know that this helpful community is there for my friend and others who are struggling.
Now I'm beginning to use 7 Cups myself because I often worry too much and forget to focus on the positive. I haven't used the chat feature just yet because I'm a bit nervous about it, but I enjoy looking through all the positive posts in my feed and participating in conversation threads like this one.
@kwheelz Well, you can feel free to speak to me, if you would like. There's no need to feel nervous about speaking to anyone. I'm always open for a new chat 
@LaKatastrophe
Thank you! I'm occupied at the moment, but I'll consider your kind offer in the meantime. 
