50 Jokes And Memes That Are 110% True If You Overthink Everything, As Shared By This Instagram Page
Though living with anxiety can be challenging, humor can help lighten up the situation, may that be for just a minute. That's why today, we at Bored Panda have selected to share a bunch of both entertaining and comforting tweets that capture the struggles and triumphs of living with anxiety.
One Instagram account in particular, @anxietytwitter, is dedicated to sharing relatable anxiety tweets that are exactly what we need when times get tough. So whether you are feeling anxious or just looking for a good laugh, we hope this list can offer some much-needed relief and remind you that you're not alone in your struggles.
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Every one of us has experienced anxiety at some point of our lives. Feeling uneasy or nervous, or worrying about something that may or may not happen in the future, can be a normal response to stress or danger, though if it starts to interfere with daily life, it can become problematic.
People who live with generalized anxiety disorder experience frequent anxiety for long period of time, be it a month or even a year. Anxiety also is the main symptom of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobia-related disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I wish I wasn't speaking from firsthand experience when I said this is 100% accurate. Also I was irrationally angry all the time and kept snarling at people over nothing.
There are a few things that can help control anxiety, despite the fact that everyone experiences it differently. Therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which teaches people how to control anxious thoughts and behaviors, is one of the most efficient strategies to lessen anxiety. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, for example, can help manage anxiety symptoms.
Self-care approaches including exercise, mindfulness, and relaxation methods can be beneficial in managing anxiety in addition to treatment and medication. It's critical to give self-care first priority and schedule downtime for rest and renewal. It can also be beneficial to create a strong network of family and friends who can offer sympathy and understanding.
You know what, that sounds pretty healthy of him, you go random dude
for me it;s more like "why? I'm a piece of s**t that deserves the abuse!"
Another helpful approach for overcoming anxiety is humor. Making light of a problem and laughing at it can help ease tension and give a momentary diversion from nervous sensations and thoughts. In fact, comedy has been proven to improve mental health, including easing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Though it is important to understand that humor shouldn't take the place of qualified treatment for anxiety problems. Even though it can be useful in the moment, comedy is not a long-term fix and doesn't deal with the underlying reasons for anxiety.
Moreover, humor can be employed in a dismissive or inappropriate manner toward people who are anxious. Making fun of someone's nervousness or making jokes about it can be upsetting and leave the recipient feeling invalidated or devalued.
Despite the fact that comedy can be a helpful coping mechanism for anxiety, it's crucial to use it in a courteous and acceptable manner.
Razors pain you,/rivers are damp/acid stain you/drugs cause cramp/guns aren't lawful/nooses give/gas smells awful/you might as well live.
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Omg I have to do this all the time to slow my brain down (ADHD), and think before I speak... I get berated by my parents for "rolling my eyes". No, I'm trying to process your toxic behavior and not feed into it. Thanks.
I’m sorry you have to deal with toxic parents but it sounds like you’re handling it well. Great job *insert sad smile emoji here* I’m proud of you for realizing that they’re toxic and not letting their behavior get to you
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It's because I don't breathe enough per breath, so I need to catch up on the oxygen I'm missing
TIL that I don't breathe enough per breath, but I never knew how to explain it lol
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I actually do this several times a day now. It really does help. Some of my students started to notice, and just laugh when I have to stop and take a deep breath because they get it.
My office manager will immediately ask me if I need to step away for a few minutes when one of my deep sighs has a certain tone.
I'm the exact opposite. I sigh. Like from the depths of my soul sigh several times a day. I spend a lot of time telling people "it's truly not you, it's my anxious asthmatic lungs. I breathe in more air than I breathe out so I have to sigh on a regular basis or I get anxious and start hyperventilating."
But.... we all do that more often than we are generally aware of AND there is a reason why... so technically others should all understand lol. Deep, involuntary sighs are normal and essential :) I think this is a fun topic so posting this here- "The purpose of sighing is to inflate the alveoli, the half-billion, tiny, delicate, balloon-like sacs in the lungs where oxygen enters and carbon dioxide leaves the bloodstream. Sometimes individual sacs collapse, though. “When alveoli collapse, they compromise the ability of the lung to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide,” Feldman said. “The only way to pop them open again is to sigh, which brings in twice the volume of a normal breath. If you don’t sigh, your lungs will fail over time.”" Full article about how they have found the origin of the sighing reflex in the brain -> https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-and-stanford-researchers-pinpoint-origin-of-sighing-reflex-in-the-brain
Edit because I forgot to say that most people sigh about every 5 minutes or so - we do it a lot lol
Load More Replies... I just turned 70. A life sentence in prison is not the deterrent that it used to be.
Random but I do that a lot but because I sometimes forget to breathe lol
I have always done this as a sort of "regroup" moment when facing a challenging situation. Once I was reprimanded for it.
Plot twist: Crisis Counselor is just the name of the person coming in to congratulate you on your AMAZING test score.
Mine's like trying to eat a frozen bowl of soup. Cold and my teeth hurt.
But the fact that you're still here at all is good. It means you're stronger and more resilient than you think you are.
same and my therapist keeps saying to be present but like have you seen the world I’m supposed to be present in
Nothing makes me cry out of nowhere more than Van Gogh related stuff
If you're going to be pessimistic, at least let yourself have fun with being pessimistic.
I always used to think things like that. I didn’t have a career per se, just mundane jobs, but I worked from age 16 to 66 and now I’m old I am so resentful of a life spent slogging my guts out just to survive.
yes Please do this for ASD people, we have no clue what you are pissy about.
Ha, in this healthcare climate? You'd be lucky to find a bed in the entire country. "Soz, you're not sick enough, come back when you're dead"
Life is indeed a journey, now I just have to find out why "My heart will go on" is constantly playing on this ship...
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If anyone is sad or struggling they should post here. Lots of support in BP. Please be safe.
Keep going to copy and share these with my bestie who also struggles with life but even then I’m like “Is he going to think I’m too needy? Complaining too much? He didn’t react to that one….clearly he hates me. Everyone hates me. I give up - going to eat cheese and live in the cupboard”.
I will share my cheese. I like cheese. *pats an empty shelf for you to have a seat*
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How many of you cried in the past 24 hours, be honest. If you're up for sharing, why?
*raises hand tiredly* recently discovered that my “close friend” who I supported and stopped multiple times from killing herself, using my emotional capacity to support her, told someone else that she had “no one” and that she was “all alone” just for sympathy. Sucks to know that someone who you wasted so much of your mental health for and who you always supported just dismisses whatever you’ve done for them just to gain sympathy from other people.
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Living right now does not seem to be a lot of laughs for many people. Given the current state of things in general it's not surprising many people are anxious, depressed, sad or feeling hopeless. For what it's worth, you're not alone.
Agreed. If you're out dancing in street you either aren't aware of what's going on or you're part of the problem.
Load More Replies... I remember reading a quote once which went "happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember." That really stuck with me.
I think too maybe people believe that some people are truly happy every day, and that's just not true. Most people are just okay (not happy or sad). True happiness should be your goal. Nobody is happy every minute of every day. Their just okay, not they feel nothing, just in middle I'd call it.
people: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!!! me: when life gives you lemons, pretend you are actually happy while you hold your cat (who was previously napping on the counter) and make lemonade with them so you don't feel lonely :)
Therapist: How have you been? Me: Bit sad, you know, but coping. Therapist: And what do we do when we are sad? Me: Add to cart. Therapist: FOR GOD'S SAKE WE'VE BEEN OVER THIS----
A man comes to the urologist and says: "Doctor, I cannot get my foreskin back." Says the urologist: "Well, you shouldn't lend something like that anyway!"
Who else is just here because memes have slowly become coping mechanisms?
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and thru me. And when it has passed I will turn the inner eye and see it's path. Where the fear has gone nothing is left. Only I will remain." Just in case someone else needs to stop a panic attack today.
If anyone is sad or struggling they should post here. Lots of support in BP. Please be safe.
Keep going to copy and share these with my bestie who also struggles with life but even then I’m like “Is he going to think I’m too needy? Complaining too much? He didn’t react to that one….clearly he hates me. Everyone hates me. I give up - going to eat cheese and live in the cupboard”.
I will share my cheese. I like cheese. *pats an empty shelf for you to have a seat*
Load More Replies... How many of you cried in the past 24 hours, be honest. If you're up for sharing, why?
*raises hand tiredly* recently discovered that my “close friend” who I supported and stopped multiple times from killing herself, using my emotional capacity to support her, told someone else that she had “no one” and that she was “all alone” just for sympathy. Sucks to know that someone who you wasted so much of your mental health for and who you always supported just dismisses whatever you’ve done for them just to gain sympathy from other people.
Load More Replies... Living right now does not seem to be a lot of laughs for many people. Given the current state of things in general it's not surprising many people are anxious, depressed, sad or feeling hopeless. For what it's worth, you're not alone.
Agreed. If you're out dancing in street you either aren't aware of what's going on or you're part of the problem.
Load More Replies... I remember reading a quote once which went "happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember." That really stuck with me.
I think too maybe people believe that some people are truly happy every day, and that's just not true. Most people are just okay (not happy or sad). True happiness should be your goal. Nobody is happy every minute of every day. Their just okay, not they feel nothing, just in middle I'd call it.
people: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!!! me: when life gives you lemons, pretend you are actually happy while you hold your cat (who was previously napping on the counter) and make lemonade with them so you don't feel lonely :)
Therapist: How have you been? Me: Bit sad, you know, but coping. Therapist: And what do we do when we are sad? Me: Add to cart. Therapist: FOR GOD'S SAKE WE'VE BEEN OVER THIS----
A man comes to the urologist and says: "Doctor, I cannot get my foreskin back." Says the urologist: "Well, you shouldn't lend something like that anyway!"
Who else is just here because memes have slowly become coping mechanisms?
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and thru me. And when it has passed I will turn the inner eye and see it's path. Where the fear has gone nothing is left. Only I will remain." Just in case someone else needs to stop a panic attack today.
