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Article created by: Saulė Tolstych

It’s nice to put on rose-tinted glasses and create your own tiny happy bubble avoiding all the world’s problems. But pretending that they don’t exist won’t make them go away and being aware of them is important in trying to combat them.

However, people tend to do that as they refuse to deal with the negative emotions that sometimes can be crushing. Though not Reddit user Spartan1694, who wanted to hear only serious answers to the question “What are some of the most common dark realities people choose to live in denial about?”

More than 17k people joined the conversation and wanted to talk about the things that happen in real life but some choose to not acknowledge. Do you agree with them? Are there any more that you would like to add? Let us know in the comments!

More info: Reddit

#1

Cozy bedroom scene with unmade bed, yellow pillow, and soft natural light through a window revealing darkest realities. Mental health issues are not cute, funny or quirky. Being called a psycho is no compliment. Depressions arent just a phase, schizophrenia is not just hearing weird noise sometimes, anxiety and panic attacks are not just 5 seconds of a flip out and everything is fine again. Mental health issues are real and not to be taken lightly, it's not just a phase. If you need help, please reach out to someone, talk to them. Let them help you. Theres not just that one way out. You can and will have good days again.

level 1 Aristatia , emma Report

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    Two bright blue frogs on moss, illustrating some of the darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. Toxic relatives... Just because they have your blood doesn't mean they are good for you or that you have to stay there.

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    Two farmers wearing traditional hats working in a green field illustrating darkest realities people live in denial about. That a majority of us are completely utterly ordinary people, and that’s okay.

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    #4

    Sign reading Disabled Bell with wheelchair symbol on tiled wall highlighting darkest realities people live in denial about. Anyone can become disabled at any age at anytime.

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    #5

    Two cats showing affection with one grooming the other, symbolizing comfort despite dark realities people live in denial about. Love is not enough. Loving someone enough will not ensure your relationship will be successful. Loving your child enough will not ensure they love you back or that they live a good life.

    Frequent_Blueberry71 , Ana Sofia Guerreirinho Report

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    #6

    Two men near a river pointing towards the distance, illustrating people choosing to live in denial about darkest realities. Sometimes you’re the problem

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    #7

    Person with red backpack walking alone on a snowy road surrounded by trees, reflecting on darkest realities and denial. There isn't someone for everyone and some of us will pass away alone. Not everyone will reproduce and carry on their line.

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    #8

    Lego figure in construction worker outfit interacting with flexible tubes, depicting harsh realities people often live in denial about. Slavery still exists in many places of the world.

    maclaglen , Karenne Sylvester Report

    #9

    Man running outdoors wearing marathon shirt and watch, illustrating the darkest realities people choose to live in denial about. That sometimes comeuppance is a myth and evil can triumph. That a huge factor in life is not hard work but luck.

    iamishi02 , Tom Britt Report

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    #10

    Dried flowers wrapped in clear plastic on a wooden table representing darkest realities people choose to live in denial about. One Accident or tragedy can completely flip your life upside down.

    the_lejhand , Kara Report

    #11

    Old book lying on forest floor covered with fallen leaves, symbolizing darkest realities people choose to live in denial about. The memory of most people’s existence will be completely forgotten sooner than you think, even by their own families. I can’t even tell you the names of my great-great grandparents

    Detective-Slink , Dmitriy Protsenko Report

    #12

    Two hands gently holding each other over a lace tablecloth, symbolizing dark realities people choose denial about. Just because something lasts a long time - like a marriage, or a job - doesn't mean it's any good at all. There are lots of reasons that things don't end, some are very bad.

    legno , Kumon Report

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    #13

    Woman wearing a straw hat covering her mouth with her hand, illustrating denial of darkest realities often faced by people. That you can also alter your memories to believe your own lie if you think about it enough

    Kallyanna , LaurenDaveyx Report

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    #14

    Man in blue shirt standing between two elephants, illustrating themes of darkest realities people live in denial about. Sometimes, it doesn't get better.

    thebluewitch , Peter Harrison Report

    #15

    Concrete grave surrounded by wild blue flowers symbolizing the darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. You will lose everyone you've ever known and cared about - either to the end of the relationship, your passing, or theirs. We only borrow the people we love for a short time.

    Frequent_Blueberry71 , Julija Rauluševičiūtė Report

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    #16

    Homeless encampment under highway overpass illustrating one of the darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. You’re about 2-3 bad decisions away from being homeless

    Soviet-slaughter , Joe Green Report

    #17

    Smiling man in black jacket and checkered shirt seated indoors, representing darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. Elon Musk has the liquid assets to fund the UNs world hunger program. He'd rather buy Twitter.

    Cassandra_Canmore , Elon Musk Report

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    #18

    Empty street with brick buildings on both sides symbolizing the darkest realities people choose to live in denial about. When foster kids turn 18 they are tossed to the streets.

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    #19

    Kitchen filled with packed moving boxes, illustrating one of the darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. Most new houses are overpriced trash.

    LiquidSoCrates , Roger Mommaerts Report

    #20

    Long corridor with old numbered doors on each side symbolizing darkest realities people often live in denial about. The number of innocent people in prison.

    n0th3r3t0mak3fr13nds , Dushan Hanuska Report

    #21

    Outdoor market stall displaying colorful scarves and dresses, illustrating the darkest realities people choose to live in denial about. The clothes you wear and buy for $50 really cost close to $5 and are manufactured by slaves.

    Ferna_89 , Leena Report

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    #22

    A group of sheep and lambs in a fenced area, representing the darkest realities people often live in denial about. How livestock is treated

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    #23

    Modern government building with columns under a cloudy sky representing darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. Your favored politician isn't your savior. Nor anyone else's.

    EnsignMJS , Philippe Hässig Report

    #24

    Two people with large stomachs sitting on a bench, illustrating one of the darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. That being overweight is seriously detrimental to your health.

    SimSheff , Tony Alter Report

    #25

    Two pigeons closely interacting on a ledge, illustrating themes of dark realities people choose to live in denial about. There is no such thing as unconditional love. There is always something you can do that will make someone, anyone, turn their back on you

    CranberryWizard , .jocelyn. Report

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    #26

    Hand holding tiny folded dollar bills, symbolizing one of the darkest realities people often live in denial about. Gen X is in serious trouble when it comes to paying for retirement.

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    #27

    Black cat lying on a bed near a smartphone, illustrating one of the darkest realities people often choose to live in denial about. Privacy basically doesn't exist anymore

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    #28

    People biking, walking, and a dog skateboarding on a city street illustrating realities people live in denial about. Under the right circumstances, anyone is capable of anything.

    BrainKatana , Michael Stokes Report

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    #29

    Collection of scattered event tickets and wristbands symbolizing the darkest realities people choose to live in denial about. That our memories are subjective, full of errors and patches in order to maintain a balance in our understanding of events. Some memories are even false and some memories are so different from other people present at the same events that actions, reactions and outcomes could be entirely opposite from each other. Humans assume that memories are correct all of the time, however they are prone to errors and even change over time.

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