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77 Funny And Relatable Memes To Scroll Through Instead Of Actually Dealing With Your Problems
Mental health may be openly discussed nowadays, yet many people still hold misconceptions about depression. These are the folks who merely perceive it as a bout of extreme sadness that a stronger-willed individual could snap out of.
So, to provide a clear enough picture of what the disease looks like, we have the Depression Memes subreddit. Sure, none of these include actual medical information, but they paint a picture of how depression manifests itself in different ways.
For those battling the illness, these memes and posts we’ve collected from the page will likely hit home. For everyone else, hopefully, these can enlighten you, even just a bit.
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That’s all what I yam 2 hours ago (edited)
I have to take breaks from keeping track of what's going on both nationally (US) and the world in general. After I've recovered some, I tend to repeat the cycle.
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Megalodon Meg 3 hours ago
TMI but my colleagues asked me if I thought I'd survive the apocalypse I said I could but wouldn't want to, they said "Knew it!" I've never felt so seen.
Most of these memes and posts make light of depression, some even poking fun at it. That begs the question: Is it OK to joke about the illness? According to licensed social worker and mental health expert Hannah Owens, there is nothing wrong with doing so. In fact, it is something she encourages.
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In an article for Verywell Mind, Owens summed up her thesis: “Sometimes, you have to laugh so that you don’t cry.”
“Making a joke about how you’re feeling makes it 'safer' for others to come into your world and understand what you’re going through,” she wrote, adding that joking about it explains your emotions without inviting a larger conversation.
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David Paterson 12 minutes ago (edited)
Yes! And keeping in mind that the lecturer only learnt about it once, during a one hour lecture thirty years earlier.
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That’s all what I yam 2 hours ago
Back in the 70s when I was in college, my Biochem professor said the same thing.
However, Owens offered a caveat, stating the importance of thinking about how you want other people to perceive you and your battle. She noted how making light of it too much may create an impression that depression is not a big deal, which may backfire.
“If all you do is make jokes about what you’re going through, that might make it harder to earnestly and honestly discuss your symptoms and the challenges you are facing with a therapist or psychiatrist,” Owens explained.
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That’s all what I yam 2 hours ago
Sounds like your therapist may be slipping into reality : - (
Jokes about depression may fall flat because of the lingering misunderstanding about it. According to author and certified professional life coach Sherri Gordon, many people also don’t know what to say to someone who is depressed. This is why she urges having a deeper understanding of the condition first.
“Understanding your feelings and coming to terms with your diagnosis helps you be more confident about sharing with others without feeling afraid or ashamed,” she noted.
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Spidercat 21 minutes ago (edited)
Technically no one "deserves" to be alive. Living is an accidental and temporary state of matter that is thrust upon the living without consent. When you dïe, your matter will become something else. This post is actually about the state of society and not about whether people "deserve" to live.
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Jeff White 2 hours ago
It is very important to realize that both viewpoints are simultaneously true.
When you do decide to speak about it, Gordon advises reminding yourself that doing so can be healing.
“Having a few supportive people in your corner when things feel overwhelming can do wonders for your mood. Good friends remind you that you are worthy and that your life is worth living,” she stated.
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That’s all what I yam 2 hours ago (edited)
It's sad but if you attempt to keep a positive attitude and be friendly, you also tend to become a target for being taken advantage of. Also, I used to be excited that we were on the way to eliminating most of the world problems. Now I'm shocked at how naive I was.
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Jeff White 2 hours ago
Excessive sleeping MAY (say "May" a hundred times) be a sign of depression. Some of us just really like to sleep.
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Jeff White 2 hours ago
Wow, these posts are too much a downer for me. I'm certain it is somewhat trivial for me to say that the only person that can change that is you. So do it. I'm definitely not a pull on the bootstraps solves everything, or even does maybe much at all, but do something to get off autopilot. You're the only one who can.
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Jeff White 2 hours ago
The rest of people are NOT doing that, just projecting that. Don't feel pulled down because you are real and normal.
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That’s all what I yam 2 hours ago (edited)
I suspect the hippocratic oath may require him to say that.
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Smeghead Tribble Down Under 1 hour ago
How did you see inside my brain? Only I don't feel like a bad friend because I don't have any of those.
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Kiki Likes Sweets 1 hour ago
I stopped drinking for a few years to help my mental health, then I started drinking again to also help my mental health. It worked quite well!
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 hours ago
I know this won't be popular, but we live in a perfectly pleasant world, with a minority who don't want to live in it. I believe this always has been the case (although the world is more pleasant now) but discontented people are more vocal about it now. The content people are still quietly getting on.
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BarBeeGirl 4 hours ago
Sadly my opportunity to die young and leave a good looking corpse has passed
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Jeff White 2 hours ago
Which is why I am NOT saying that to a lot of these posts. I "get" dark humor, kind of love it actually, but too far is too far.
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That’s all what I yam 1 hour ago
and made me a target. That being said, I greatly admire and support everyone that has a good heart : - )
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LillieMean 1 hour ago
On a scale of 1-10, how much is this meme to you: This is so me. How many times a day do you experience this and has this continued for a: days, b: weeks, or c: months? The therapist shows a picture of the this is fine meme, me, it's been 84 years.
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Kim Kermes 1 hour ago
If so, you're on the wrong meds and your doc needs to be working with you on it. It once took 3 years to get my meds dialed in
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 hours ago
BUT work really hard for yourself, and you might be able to retire early and enjoy yourself. Work for YOU, not THE MAN!
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Jeff White 2 hours ago
No, this is not true. Maybe happens more often than realized but words like "Every" and "None" aren't real when applied to people.
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BarBeeGirl 3 hours ago
I know someone who’s retirement plan was to die at 55. He’s now 64 and broke
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Smeghead Tribble Down Under 1 hour ago
Works for me. It has to when you have no other options.
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