Is it ok to always depend on this site when you feel down?

It is always okay to get help and support from this site when you are feeling down but it's not recommended that you completely rely on this site to resolve each situation you go through each time because than you are not thinking on your down on how to improve the situation you're in, we're here to help and support you and see options that may benefit you through each time you go through this, because eventually you can advocate for these situations and ask for help confidently without needing assurance from others.

It's a mixed bag. Venting to people here can make you feel a bit better or make your problem magnified. It's still however a place where you get support.

Of course it’s okay! We’re here to help you, no matter how insignificant your issue may seem. As long as you feel this site helps you there’s no problem depending on it.

No but it’s a first good step to take, then you have the ability to devise other options or see what help you need

No! You should always have a few people whom you can trust (supportive people only) that you can reach out and/or telephone numbers and support lines that are open 24/7. You can call these organizations whenever you need extra support. Be prepared .

We should learn coping skills that can help us to depend more on ourselves in times of need. Than in any other external form of assistance. However I believe from this site we can learn those skills. And most certainly we should always know, that no matter where we are. No one is ever truly alone.

It is okay to come to 7 Cups in the same way that you might reach out to a friend, so while it is okay to ask for help sometimes and rely on 7 Cups, you do not want to become too dependent. It is important to make sure that you find other healthy coping mechanisms that you can implement on your own too.

It is okay to depend on this site when you are upset, but maybe not every single time. It might be more beneficial to you to work through smaller problems yourself.

Yes, it is okay to always depend on this site when you feel down, there are some great listeners who can provide great advice! ☺️ However, if you find that you feel down on a regular basis, you should consider seeing a GP who you can talk to in person and who can possibly prescribe medication to help you feel happier!💁🏻‍♀️

It can be. This site offers a lot of tools to help people with different situations. Sometimes it's good to talk to people you normally wouldnt.