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♡ Newbie Hub – Check-In ♡

theriverissinging July 11th, 2022

Hi everyone,

A warm welcome to the newbies in the community!


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Questions

🟪 How are you doing?

🟪 What are you looking for at 7 Cups, if anything specific? Anything you are hoping to achieve/obtain while being here?

🟪 To the oldies, give one helpful tip to the newbies on 7 Cups!

Everyone is welcome to participate. If you prefer not to answer any or all of these questions, feel free to share anything that has been on your mind or just say hi if you would like that! Feel free to also interact with others in the replies unless they want otherwise. Looking forward to hear from you.


Resources (linked)

🟣 Questions & Information about using 7 Cups

🟣 Resources at 7 Cups to Help You

🟣 Member Welcome Pack

🟣 Listener Welcome Pack


Do not hesitate to ask questions or reach out for help and support!

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sammy49 August 31st, 2022

idk if any1 here belives in God but i do and i know he put me here on this earth for something but i with i knew what that something was, sometimes i think he put me here just 4 his own entertainment i

bwtsav01 September 1st, 2022

Hey! I am here for support when I feel alone. And I have became a listener to be there for others who need someone to listen to them!

casualbreakdown444 September 2nd, 2022

Hello,


I’m not doing so great. Ian started to spiral back into my “sad state.”


I made an account earlier this year and I ended up not using it because I started to feel better. But I’m struggling again. I know another person can’t fix my problems but I feel so alone. Hoping to just find people going through similar feelings so I know I’m not alone in this.


neonStrings9971 September 2nd, 2022

@theriverissinging

Hey everyone! I’m feel in a slump and am having a hard time getting through it.

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Sunisshiningandsoareyou September 2nd, 2022

Hey @neonStrings9971, feeling stuck in a slump is quite overwhelming and challenging to experience, especially when it seems like there's no way out anytime soon. I'm glad you're reaching out in 7 cups, and hope you can find your way out of this slump soonish. Taking it one day at a time is helpful at times, we all deserve to take breaks from the challenges.❤

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forwardCircle September 2nd, 2022

I'm in my thirties and for the past few years I've been asking myself what the heck is wrong with me. Trying to get it together. I'm not well but I want to be! I like the chat rooms, I'll probably roam there a lot. For now connecting with a listener is a bit nerve wrecking I gotta be honest.

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Sunisshiningandsoareyou September 2nd, 2022

@forwardCircle

Aw I get the ever so commonly used question to put oneself down "what's so wrong with me?" when things don't seem to work out for us, or the way we want something to be, when we start losing touch with reality and simply start feeling stuck in a negative spiral, these are only a few experiences here, I'm certain it varies for everyone, and it's all too much to deal with. An assurance, whatever it is you experience or feel, is human, something about yourself you never will have to question.❤

I really like how you said, "I'm not well but I want to be!", and how you're trying to keep it together, shows how resilient you are, and willing to keep trying your best at getting better. A great way to keep it moving is to reach out for support, and yay *you* for being here, exploring the community, it's nice to know you're enjoying the chatrooms so far.

Connecting with a listener can be daunting, I feel you on that. It's good how we do not have to rush through anything, specially that involves our feelings and/ or comfort, while talking about one's feelings and struggles is hardly ever 'comfortable' so to say, it is worth something taking the first steps in what I fondly like to say "testing waters" lol, with listeners it's amazing how there's different people here offering support, and we can always read through the profiles/ bios see if we catch a vibe with someone, to start off slow building rapport and letting the trust build.

While you do that, If forums like these speak to you there's also a place to sort of "journal", have your personal diary in cups (you can mention if you want others to reply there or no), Here (clickable).

It's okay to take your time exploring this space, and to connect with listeners, when you feel ready. Rooting for you.❤

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dapperOak8858 September 2nd, 2022

@theriverissinging hi. I’m so nervous. I have never actually done this before. That is joined a site or platform like this.

I have so much to say but i am speechless at the same time.

I do not know what to do.

I need someone to listen. I have people who love me and listen to me but i do not want to worry them with my stupid overthinking.

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Dogsaregreat44 September 3rd, 2022

@dapperOak8858 ditto mate.. I chose to move to the woods as didn’t want family and old friends to see the person I have become, broken but willing and wanting to find ways to cope.. family and friends wanted to help years ago, but it hurt so much to see their faces when I started to spiral.. wishing you much luck, and in my world I call it puppy luck the best kind.. hope today is a better day than yesterday 🐾✌️🌄🦘🇦🇺 👍 g’day from the Mutz and I..

the so much to say but speechless is very apt for myself also.. unless I am talking dog stuff, I try not to talk or go out as I end up annoying everyone +++ yet I do see there may be hope.. new here today.

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elizabling September 3rd, 2022

Hello I’m a newbie here, still kinda confused about the app.


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purplelady568 September 3rd, 2022

@elizabling welcome here. Please let us know if you have any questions or need help navigating 7 cups. We're all in this together!

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elizabling September 3rd, 2022

Hello

Kujo2099 September 3rd, 2022

I’m doing ok, better from earlier this morning, I’m looking to have someone to speak to, since I recently graduated and if possible some advice. or ways to find a mentor and friends.

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Dogsaregreat44 September 3rd, 2022
  1. @Kujo2099 hello and congratulations on graduation, already ticking boxes in life 🐾✌️🌄🦘🇦🇺
  2. I am new here also and 43 you are reaching out for help to set yourself up for future support and success, wishing you well and here if you ever need to chat.. I only know the things that have helped me get thru life to this point, learning triggers and how to defuse them.. for me it is removing myself however this is not always possible if they are work or family related..
  3. my biggest thing found and told, find what you love and would do for free as a “job”. I help rehabilitate animals mainly dogs who are rejected by rescue groups, vets, or trainers.. animals never judge or care how I see myself, offering the only unconditional love I have ever known..
  4. keep up asking if your not happy with dr, find another one you like.. have a frat day or night 🌅👩‍🎓
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Kujo2099 September 3rd, 2022

Thank you that helps, I’ll try and not be a nag but I’ll definitely consider asking for advice and if I can keep a group a people in a ever evolving circle if I can. How do I gain more confidence and know what I love, I’ve been going with the flow and I don’t really have a personality or a love for anything, I just watch anime and play video games.


I apologize if that’s a lot to read

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Dogsaregreat44 September 4th, 2022

@Kujo2099 hay again, or to keep status quo I should say G’day 🦘🐕 your not a nag :) and I talk LOTS so long posts more than ok with me 👍 if I can answer I will try..

as for nothing that you know how to love and the things that your interested in are great.. I have a mate who is 50 and writes anime for Japan and he loves it.. he has a family and a job this is what he does in his “free time” or makes time for.. also the video games is a huge industry now I see and has conferences and events all over the world.. this may be something that you could have a look at joining or going to? You already have two things that give you that happy feeling, what a great start :)

when I was 21 travelled to the north east of USA and went working at a summer camp as had no idea what I wanted to do with my life the education stuff I had done, I didn’t like the field and could see a very busy unfulfilled life if continued down that path.. I had $600 USD in my account and jumped on a plane.. I met a lady (amazing lady who changed my world by the things she loved) who walked dogs at the pound and volunteered to help do book work for them.. I was old school mentality with animals but fell in love with those unwanted animals and could see the light from within in each of them..

as for confidence that is a hard one that most adults could not honestly say they have full confidence in anything they do.. I faked it until I made it.. read everything I could on others views and techniques yet this only helped so much.. it was actually getting in and offering my time for free to try.. not always successful yet always thinking about what I had done, right or wrong, I was actually just trying..

when people started asking me how did I do that.. I had to rethink what I was doing, before I knew it the feeling of “confidence” began to appear.. the only way is to put yourself (this bit is going to suck at the start, sometimes alot sometimes not so much) in areas you want to learn about and ask questions.. lots and lots of those who are actually doing the things you love.. you have two already and I know you will find more.. alas two is more than I have.. lol..

the saying fake it until you make it, may seem weird but it basically only means go and try, then try again.. lol.. not so easy when we have our own special diagnosis etc.. confidence only comes with time and repetitive action.. also the most important thing is when you fail, to know that is a part of the deal with all who seem happy and the “best” ALL have failed and felt uncomfortable many many times on their journey..

maybe write down what you would do if you had a lotto win and never needed to work again, what would you do with your time.. ? After spending lots and doing all the $$$$ things, what would you want to do then.. you don’t have to have an answer or even write anything down,,, but start thinking about that.. I would have an island for rescue animals and fly friends and family in for visits, lol.. watch ufc and chillax.. i also would be playing with some video games and the ones I know are almost ancient now, hehe..

please don’t hesitate to write, short or long.. I struggle with short and restrict the time others have to deal with me, as I talk a lot and high energy around others, when at home often curl up in bed with the Mutz., which ever one’s here at that time.. there is no right or wrong, it is all just life and we can chose to do what we want, weird as that may be.. your doing great and so far can see your thoughtful, (mentioning your worried about long posts, don’t be..:) your willing to explore and try.. that is a huge step forward.. I see a young group of people won like $7m prize, not everyone can be the world class, like ufc but still very occasionally go and watch when they come to Oz always meet people there who also love it.. I don’t keep in touch with them but a few of the animal people met and helped over the years became almost family to me.. so there is lots of hope and opportunities for you now your on the path to next phase of life..

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Kujo2099 September 4th, 2022

That’s actually a good way for me to find out what I love, I did want to travel to the outside of the country, (USA, I think you know that already) and just be scared and meet new people, improve my confidence and have as many friends that I meet along the way and have them live with me I guess.. that and make YouTube videos.


I know that I don’t want to be stuck in a rat race per-say with a prolonged a part time job and stressing, I wanna improve my looks change my style and be happier, find love and my own passion(s) and live my life how I want to, have the *confidence to never subconsciously doubt myself or second guess myself. I wanna become a becon of strength popularity and confidence to other people and radiate that wherever I go.*


I wanna do spontaneous things without having to worry about money. And bless even the smallest of people that have made a positive change in my life, and have humility (oh yeah and maturity… that’s what I was thinking) in order to be trustworthy, and to kill off all of my underlying negative behaviors and find the root cause and pull it out from under. And have the confidence to become a magnet for people that are lost to ask me for guidance (and for women, even though that’s not the goal… 😅)


And I wanna find ways to get rid of past negative triggers that were connected/ connotated? To past experiences I’ve had, wether they were from an ex girlfriend or a depressive episode or both (and yes I’m referencing my recent and past relationship with a toxic ex). But that’s all I can think of.


I wanna be popular and energetic and entertaining. I thought of using improv classes to be funny and witty on the spot and not radiate the awkwardness and scares frail person that I feel like that (*PROJECTS THATS IT that’s what I was looking for, I don’t want to project that to other people I wanna get rid of it and have the confidence to KNOW who I am and that I am confident in my self and not acting like it) I wanna have a personality and not be a people pleaser (this is where I think all of my insecurities lie from, me people pleasing)


And I wanna go off the grid and change my looks and self image and become less manipulative towards people and find out why I’ve been mean and manipulative to people even though I don’t mean it like an a**hole.

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SirenOfSerenity September 4th, 2022

Beautiful way to welcome in our newbies @theriverissinging 💜

🟪 To the oldies, give one helpful tip to the newbies on 7 Cups!

You're safe here. This online community is based on support and healthiness among a plethora of other positive sub communities and discussion sessions. Compassion and support is intended to be spread to everyone who joins the Cups community 🫖🌹 The Academy programs are very impactful for skills both on and off of 7 Cups as well: tuition free!

To both new Members and Listeners, thank you joining us! Feel free to PM if theres any way I can assist you on your journey.