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7 Cups Newbies: Q&A Thread! (2025)
by Heather225
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 7 hours ago
...See more Are you new to 7 Cups? Are you new-ish but still finding your way around? You've come to the right place! My name is H, and I lead our Community Team. We help manage the various aspects of the site and provide ongoing support to listeners, leaders, and members. With the numerous features we have, there's a lot to absorb, and I am sure you have plenty of questions. This is your space to ask! Please reply below with your questions related to 7 Cups. I will do my best to answer within 72 hours. Make sure to keep an eye on your notifications so you can check the thread for your answers. - If any of our community members here would like to answer any queries, please feel free! Thank you for your help!
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Welcome to 7 Cups! Introduce yourself here!!
by Heather225
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 9 hours ago
...See more Welcome to our community! We're excited to meet you! Please introduce yourself below. Some questions you could consider answering in your intro: What brought you to us? What do you hope to find here? What are your goals for being part of the community? (Listeners) Why did you sign up to listen? Feel free to ask questions about the platform too if you have any and someone will tag you with an answer! — Afterward, be sure to check out and bookmark our welcome pack for everything you need to know starting: * Members [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/] * Listeners [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LTMvBFOgWICNHLlfNvzeQf2vkF3PPRn_jQUxJxjASOk/] We've got vibrant group chats too! The Sharing Circle is open 24/7 for adult users! Drop in HERE [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmJndHyWk5edlLBlWVrCnQ!!] so we can get to know you better! Note: Take the quick compassion quiz to discover your empathy quotient! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEXP6lopKu4ZJAtmctmwk0vq9Fp7T892gWJteqmQoIJa_Dg/viewform]
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Updated Version: Member Compassion Course
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 February 12th
...See more Hi everyone, I hope you are doing well. This post is about - the 7 Cups Compassion Course [https://www.7cups.com/forum/welcome/Resourcesat7CupstoHelpYou_1275/ReIntroducingMemberCompassionCourse_252883/] which we reintroduced in 2021.  The goal of this course is to understand and know the basics of practicing compassion and help & support our members to have a compassionate experience in the community. This course allows you to foster healthy conversations and connections as well as be a compassionate, loving, supportive, and amazing member of the group support chats [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] and the community. Based on the feedback we received, we made some changes and improvements to make the course a bit more comprehensive as well as covering different topics like compassion, self-compassion, universal compassion, benefits, and challenges, etc to foster a better understanding and practice of compassion in our daily lives.  Who can participate? Any member can take this quiz. Even if you are an experienced member, give it an attempt. Because we are all learning and practicing compassion. How can a member participate? * Once you have completed the course, please let us know in the comments of this post. * Also, tag any 3 members you know to invite them to take the quiz as well. If you do not know anyone, that is okay. * Your responses to the course will be auto-graded and if you successfully pass it, you will receive a “Compassion Hero” badge. * If you didn’t pass, that’s okay. Feedback will be shared and then you can retake the course. Why should you give it an attempt? Because it presents an opportunity to take a moment to self-reflect and assess self-awareness. Here is some feedback that we received on why one took this course.  * I appreciate the opportunity to take a moment and reflect on self-awareness. It’s a good exercise to be intentional and concise. Life is a daily practice, and practicing compassion never hurts. * I was nicely surprised to take this course because sadly some people need to be refreshed on how to treat others, and it's a great feeling knowing that 7cups take that extra precaution to protect all of us on our journeys. Thank you! * How engaging and thought-provoking the questions were. * I liked that the course made me stop to think about compassion and how I can be more compassionate. * I learned a few ways that I could be more compassionate. I'm not the best at reaching out.  * The course helped me understand more about compassion and gave me questions that got me to think. >> Take the Compassion Course and share your score in the comments. Let's celebrate our commitment to kindness together. 💖 [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEXP6lopKu4ZJAtmctmwk0vq9Fp7T892gWJteqmQoIJa_Dg/viewform]<< (Text is hyperlinked, click it to start the quiz)
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Are you a 7 Cups newbie joining us this week? (March 31 - April 6 2024). Come say hi!
by Heather225
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 April 18th, 2024
...See more Hey you! Welcome to our wonderful community! Whatever it was that brought you to us, whether you're a member or a listener, we are thankful that you are here 💗 Often when we join a new place or are in a new space 👾, it can feel a bit overwhelming. We want you to know that you have already taken the hardest step, just by coming here. So, many kudos to you! So, let's break the ice! 🧊 by playing a simple, yet fun, reply game 😃 Here's how we do it: 1. Comment and introduce yourself, you can share what you'd like to be called here or a fun fact about yourself (make sure to not give personal information though 😮) 2. Add a clever or a funny icebreaker question and then others will reply to your ice-breaker and we'll all take turns answering. Here's a link to a fun sheet with ice-breakers on it ->Click Me< [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hAA-nWQnXUs6Tng81OWD8ZM0MCnB12zd5rlYb7jRDWc/edit#gid=1537761842]- And hay, those who have been here for a while, tag a friend! We'd love it, it helps to bring our community together 💗
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Cleaning house
by bubbleRaspberries444
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 November 1st, 2023
...See more Hello everyone! Recently, I noticed that the walls of my house were covered in mold in some places. I called the workers, they applied the mold remover, so that I had no more problems with that, thank God. But I was also advised to clean the ventilation system and air conditioning. Please recommend a good company. I live in Toronto. Thank you.
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Cleaning house after a bad depression spell
by limegreenPenguin3507
Last post
 July 10th, 2023
...See more I'm just wondering if anyone has any ideas how to get past the overwhelmed feeling so that I'm not having anxiety just trying to clean my house. I'm usually really good about keeping up with it but I recently have a month or so long spell of depression (you know when you can barely even get out of bed). And now I still feel stuck in my room because all I see is how messy the house is and it's hard for me to get past the shock and get started. And then once I do then the anxiety kicks in and I just don't know what to do. Any ideas? I know it would help my mental state of mind if it was clean it's just getting past the obstacles that I have created for myself.
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Hi everyone
by Kylesbabygirl
Last post
 May 4th, 2023
...See more I achieved a few new goals and I'm very proud of myself
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Weekly 5
by Tazzie
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 April 28th, 2021
...See more Welcome everyone to our weekly 5 series! Links to any 5 community forums will be posted each week for you to join in. I am looking forward to seeing your wonderful participation in all 5 forums! Your support makes a huge difference! All titles listed down below are clickable! ⛄ Happy 2020 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AnxietySupport_53/CreativeSpaceIcebreakersGamesForumActivities_215/Goodbye2019Hello2020_214968/] ⛄ Self-Care [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyCaregiversForumDiscussions_1529/StressWhatItIsHowWeCanManageIt_214768/] ⛄ Icebreaker [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AroundtheWorld_87/CulturalExchangeandDiscussionsinNativeLanguages_379/SayingsFromAroundTheWorldIllustratedLiterally_214076/] ⛄ Forum Discussion [https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/FamilyCaregiversForumDiscussions_1529/StressWhatItIsHowWeCanManageIt_214768/] ⛄ Forum Game [https://www.7cups.com/forum/50plusSupportCommunity_193/QuizzesFunandIcebreakers_560/Thetiongame_215194/] Thank you! Add/Remove Taglist: Members: Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/NewbieHub_27/SubCommunitiesPostsTazziesSpace_1940/SCForumPostsTaglistMEMBERSONLY_211021/]| Listeners: Click here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/NewbieHub_27/SubCommunitiesPostsTazziesSpace_1940/CommunityPostsUpdatesTaglistListenersOnly_206661/1/] @Annacm @blue78 @Confusingfire8 @conscientiousowl7754 @hobbit94 @Janet33 @lululove34 @MeeshyRB @Seraphina2 @tidyPunk49 @unassumingBirch5677 @Wayward7Good7Intentions@Aayla @AddictedTealover98 @aeris156 @artume @azuladragon34 @Baliey4everx @bouncyVoice4149 @courageousPurple57 @Dajia215 @ElephantLover135 @Eloja3 @fantasticDancer50 @K87 @kindSoul10 @LexIris @LittleMissJoy @morecake @Narnia30 @niceDaisy36 @PetiteSouris @softWillow643 @sonyatheturtle @SparklingSnowflake15 @supportiveTime74 @ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp @uniqueAngel8317 @Yourlifeisworthy @YourLittleFriend @ZombieBoi
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New here, having a pretty bad night
by KittyKatya
Last post
 April 19th, 2021
...See more Hey all. I'm new here, so I'm sorry if I'm not using this forum as intended. I have been considering using this service for a while, as I've been struggling a lot more lately with my anxiety and depression, but I kind of just needed to vent tonight. I thought about entering a chat with one of the wonderful listeners but honestly I'm too exhausted to hold up a proper conversation, with the back and forth, so I'm just going to let it spill out here. Last February, just before lockdown started my grandad passed away, and now, a year later, just as things are starting to regain some sort of normality, my gran has been rushed into hospital. I don't know the full extent of what has happened but it would seem that she's been struggling with mobility and her mental state has been degrading for a while and it has only just occurred to my mum today to call the doctors. Whilst I'm sure the backbone of this inaction is that she was afraid they would take my gran away, I am so angry and upset right now. Not just at her, but myself. My mum chose to move in with my gran and my elderly godfather, supposedly to take care of them, but she just lets their lives fall into disrepair. She puts a great deal of pressure on my 80 year old godfather to do the brunt of the work and is now penalising him for things getting this bad. And I'm mad at myself because I wasn't there for my gran like I should have been. This last year has obviously been difficult as far as social interaction is concerned, and I live in a completely different town from my family and have remained working and dealing with my own anxiety, so it hasn't been easy to stay in touch, but I should have been there for her more. I really hate myself right now because I'm just as bad as my mum, not realising anything was wrong until it's too late. Or realising but being in denial. I think since my grandad died I've been hit with the realisation that my gran and godfather could die at any time, and I've overwhelmed myself with that thought. Instead of spending as much time with her as possible I've just sealed myself off from everybody, more so. Then my anger just circles back around to my mum because she was there and didn't do anything to stop things getting to this point. As previously mentioned I suffer from long term anxiety and depression, but they have been particularly bad the past few weeks, to the extent I've had to take a bit of time off work and have started some new medication. I'm still adjusting to it and feeling all the negative side effects and I'm just trying to get back on my feet and then this happens and I'm completely floored. I feel physically ill right now and I just needed to get this out of my system, so thank you to those of you who sat through this.
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You are wonderful.
by warmPineapple14
Last post
 April 15th, 2021
...See more I feel we all forget how great we actually are and the strengths we have to offer. Life gets in the way and we focus on the negative. I just wanted to reach out to whoever needed to hear this and let them know that you are valuable, you are enough and you are magnificent just the way you are. Stay safe.
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Checking in!
by Julima23
Last post
 April 3rd, 2021
...See more Hello! :)
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Hello
by adaptableWest486
Last post
 December 24th, 2020
...See more I'm trying to find constant support. has anyone ever had a home health nurse come stay with you during the days?
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Check in
by Edobre399
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 December 11th, 2020
...See more How are we doing today?
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Heeey
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 December 11th, 2020
...See more How to update
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Check in
by Edobre399
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 December 8th, 2020
...See more How yall doing?

Newbie Hub

Welcome to the Newbie Hub! This is a space for newbies to learn, ask and get involved in the community. A safe and inclusive space to help settle you in on your new 7 Cups journey. You can check out our introduction video here!


What are the different forum topics for the Newbie Hub?

7 Cups of Tea Mission & Core Values: Find information about our mission here!

7Cups Wellness Initiatives: A place for all of our wellness initiatives.

Community Guidelines and Protocol: Want to review our guidelines and protocols? View them here!

Icebreakers: Settle in by breaking some ice.

Our Vision for a Better World: Review our vision here.

Questions & Information about using 7 Cups: Got a question? We have an answer!

Resources at 7 Cups to Help You: Need some resources to help you on your 7 Cups journey? View them here.

Support Room 24/7 Project: All information relating to the support chat room.

Welcome & Introductions to 7 Cups!: Introduce yourself as a new 7 Cups user here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Members Introduction Thread: Members, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Listeners Introduction Thread: Listeners, introduce yourselves to 7 Cups here!

Member Welcome Pack: Members, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!

Listener Welcome Pack: Listeners, find relevant resources and how-to guides here!


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