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When you're neurodivergent, your brain works a little bit differently from others. It might be a bit busier, louder, and more/less focused than others'. Research shows that about one in five people in the world are neurodivergent. And we here at Bored Panda think that they should be represented appropriately in the meme world.

Recently, we went through the most popular neurodivergent meme spaces on the internet, like r/autismmemes, r/OCDmemes, and the Neurodivergent Squad page on Instagram. We collected the funniest and most relatable ones and put them all together in this list. Check them out and let us know how many made your neurodivergent brain tingle!

#1

It's Just Our Signs 😆

A relatable meme about using astrology as an excuse to leave a party, for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script.

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    #2

    When You Got Some New Information On Your Special Interest

    A relatable meme showing a text exchange where a person diverts a pleasant conversation to discuss the Hindenburg disaster.

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    Alex Buchanan
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lakehurst New Jersey, but I get your point.

    #3

    Someone, Please Relate

    A relatable meme of a tweet by cole (profile pic of a cat making a funny face) on how eye contact is not needed to listen. For anyone whose brain almost never follows the script.

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    #5

    This Is So Real

    A relatable meme from Evelyn Haunter Sutton about the autistic experience of needing people to stop talking.

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    #6

    The Autistic Experience Described In Fine Style

    A sad German Shepherd with text about being called annoying after genuine excitement, part of relatable memes. Brain never follows script.

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    #7

    Thought You Guys Would Relate To This :))

    A relatable meme about the autistic experience of unintentional humor versus awkward silence when trying to be funny.

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    Marnie
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. I'm autistic. My son thinks I'm extremely funny, but only because of things I don't mean to be funny. But I'm old enough now that I'll understand after the fact why he thinks it's funny, so I'll get a laugh out of it, too. But my intentional jokes are so weird only my late father and Carl from middle school ever thought it was funny.

    #8

    ☁️

    A relatable meme with dark, cloudy skies above city buildings, captioned Autistic people be like: Wow, the weather is perfect today!

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks perfect to me, even if I don't think I'm autistic, just a bit introverted.

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    #9

    Seeking The Truth Is My Passion

    A relatable meme showing a tweet from Helen saying, "I'm autistic. I don't 'argue' to be right. I 'argue' so that facts are correct."

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    #10

    I Hate This

    A relatable meme featuring Lisa Simpson reacting to a character not sharing full context, causing misunderstanding. Her brain is not following the script.

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    #11

    I Mean It Kinda Make Sense

    A relatable meme tweet from Rabbit about an autistic child thanking a kitten, not his mom, after petting it. Brain never follows the script.

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    #12

    Please Tell Me I’m Not Alone

    A relatable meme showing a shirt caught on a drawer handle, with text: "The last straw before a meltdown."

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    #13

    Lmao

    Relatable memes: Boomers meme, Patrick and Mr. Krabs tied up, for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script.

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    #14

    From Today's Performance Review At Work

    A relatable meme featuring Hank Schrader expressing joy, then anger, about direct communication at work. Brain almost never follows the script.

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    CP
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find myself saying "It was a yes or no question" to people, often, at work. I am just sick of not being listened to.

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    #15

    If I Had A Penny For Every Time I've Felt A Diagnosis Test Was Oversimplified I'd Have Three Pennies, Which Isn't Much But It's Weird That It's Happened More Than Once

    A relatable meme showing a person struggling with an autism test, confused by the lack of nuance. Brain almost never follows the script.

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    #16

    Not Getting Diagnosed As A Child

    A relatable meme text post about the importance of diagnosing children with conditions like autism or ADHD to help their brains follow the script.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    9 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can confirm. Born depressed, dad was no bueno

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    #17

    I'd Be On The News

    I'd Be On The News

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    #18

    I Am 100% On Board With This Theory

    A relatable meme showing a Minecraft Enderman holding a block, questioning if Endermen are autistic, for those whose brain never follows the script.

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    #19

    True!

    A Twitter post by Alex Zelasi, discussing struggles as an autistic person needing to know why, creating relatable memes.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just understand that Humans, like Chimps, are selfish jerks. That explains EVERYTHING

    #20

    I Think This Goes Here

    A pie chart illustrating shower time, with a tiny green sliver for 'cleaning yourself' and the rest orange for 'warmth.' Relatable memes for shower lovers.

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    Marnie
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fail to see what this has to do with being "neurodivergent".

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    #21

    Hasn't Been Posted Here Yet

    A relatable meme illustrating Boss, Leader, Introvert, and Autistic work styles as pulling a cart or driving a train.

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    #22

    A True Classic

    A relatable meme featuring a giant character with a calm, focused expression, overlooking a city. Its brain follows the script.

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    #23

    This Is What Being Autistic Feels Like

    A relatable meme about a bizarre job interview experience, highlighting brain-script challenges and awkward social interactions.

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    #26

    When You’re Autistic But Everyone Calls You Fake Because You’re Also A Pretty Girl

    A relatable meme tweet on a black background, featuring a frog avatar, discussing "Hottism" and online gaslighting.

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    #27

    This Is So Real, I Have To Know Why. Why This, Why That

    A fluffy orange dinosaur plush sits with the text: The autistic urge to know why. A relatable meme for neurodivergent brains.

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    #28

    I Thought Of This And Thought It Was Funny(Sorry If It Has Been Done Before)

    Mr. Krabs and other Spongebob characters looking confused and dizzy, representing relatable memes for a brain that never follows the script.

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    #29

    It Can Be Really Confusing

    A smug cat, unaware of the many knives pointed at it by hands labeled Other kids, illustrates relatable memes.

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    #30

    I Speak The Easiest Way Possible And Still People Imagine Stuff I’ve Never Said 🥲

    A social media post from 'spiritual_tism' with text: 'Autistic people don't take everything literally... we just expect words to mean what they mean.' A relatable meme for anyone whose brain follows the script.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    11 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hoooooo boy. This is why English needs reform. When you say Row we think move a boat with oars. Nick means 10,000 different things, never mind Set. Drought, Draught, Nought, Naught. Fix the dang language

    #31

    And Please Not The Big Light First

    A relatable meme for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script. A tweet advising not to turn on lights for neurodivergent people.

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    #32

    Autism 🤝 Adhd 🤝 Every Pd In Existence

    A relatable meme: a tweet about society's inability to produce a non-traumatized autistic person.

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    #33

    Made A Lot More Sense Once I Got Diagnosed LOL

    A relatable meme of a man smiling at a drum kit with the text "me thinking it's normal to listen to the same song 272 times," with a shadowy figure labeled "autism" behind him.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyday I listen to Motorhead's Rock n Roll to stop myself unblocking bad exes

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    #34

    I Have To Be Invited. Like A Vampire. I Have The Vamptism

    A relatable meme from ADHDruids showing a conversation about social invites, highlighting how brains don't always follow the script.

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    #35

    Society: "Follow Rules!" Also Society: "Not That One You Idiot!"

    A relatable meme showing a tweet from Elliott Stewart about being laughed at for raising his hand in a meeting.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    4 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its called corruption with a dash of laziness and a pinch of apathy

    #36

    I Thought My Fellow Autists Would Appreciate This

    A Japanese man's collection of dung beetles arranged by color gradients. Relatable memes for unique interests.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    1 minute ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do things like this too. THIS is the text for TSA. You need to organize collored lozenges correctly and answer a bunch of stupid questions while in a dark room and cant look at the second person in the room. After I did that interview I lost my taste for Federal Service. Its joining a cult.

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    #37

    When You Ones Again Take It Differently Than Intended

    A humorous text exchange about self-control with popcorn, showing relatable brain moments. This is one of many relatable memes.

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    #38

    Saw This On Other Sub, Reminded Me How I Grew Up Acting For An Invisible Audience 24/7

    A relatable meme: a young woman with dark hair and piercings, with text about acting perfect when having a crush.

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    #39

    Eternally Nauseas

    A relatable meme of a person staring at their reflection, contemplating existing outside their own perception.

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    #41

    Unfortunately This Has Happened To Me A Few Times

    A relatable meme featuring a tweet about an ADHD/OCD combo and leaving the stove on, against a brain pattern background.

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    #43

    All The Time

    A Spongebob meme for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script. Autistic people relate to running out of conversation topics.

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    #44

    Now Imagine Being Audhd

    A relatable meme contrasting ADHD and Autistic memory styles, depicting memory differences. Brain almost never follows the script.

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    #45

    Me

    A split image shows a cartoon character who loves corners. This relatable meme depicts them eating in a restaurant corner and sleeping in a bed corner.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    23 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same-sh. Im used to having my back against a wall so any one of 3 dogs can be the little spoon LOLZ

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    #46

    Dynamic Duo

    Relatable meme contrasting autism nonverbal vs. ADHD oversharing when stressed, reflecting brains that never follow the script.

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    hitex
    Community Member
    8 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine those of us with AuDHD

    #47

    No!!!!!

    A man in a trench coat and flat cap walks away from an explosion. A relatable meme for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script.

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    #48

    Yep, Couldnt Be Any More True

    A Kronk meme showing his conscience. ADHD devil says "Don't you dare," and autism angel says "You should read a book." Relatable meme.

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    #49

    Let’s Add This To The Bag Of Misunderstood Phrases

    A relatable meme with Nick Wilde from Zootopia, looking wide-eyed and surprised, above text about neurotypical hard work.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    18 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Autistics should be naturals at accounting and as research lawyers

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    #50

    What's Your Safe Food? Mines Fish N Chips

    A relatable meme: A cat sitting beside a waffle on a plate, with text saying "The same meal for the 999th time" and "Me, autistic."

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    Doodles1983
    Community Member
    26 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UK. Heinz Baked Beans and Sausages on toast. Until the swapped to Richmond sausages. I bought a tin after the swap. It's been maybe 2 years now? Still haven't been able to bring myself to try.

    #51

    Breaking: Neurotypicals Discover Autistic People Can Feel Emotions

    A Rutgers article discusses autistic adults experiencing complex emotions, impacting therapy strategies for neurodivergent people. Relatable memes.

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    #52

    This Is Absolutely A Thing

    A relatable meme comparing neurotypicals and neurodivergents' understanding of rules and their exceptions.

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    #54

    Found This Meme

    A relatable meme for those whose brain doesn't always follow the script, detailing silent autistic meltdowns.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    14 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Emotions are like poops, got to let them out

    #55

    Electricity Go Eeeeeeeeee

    A relatable meme with Aragorn asking Legolas about autistic ears, to which Legolas replies about hearing an appliance.

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    #56

    Bummer

    A person sits slumped, head in hands, against a blue and purple textured background, illustrating relatable memes.

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    #58

    Cats Are Great

    A black and white cat standing on grass and dirt, with the text All cats are fueled by autism in their own unique way. Relatable memes.

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    #59

    I Swear I’m Just Autistic

    Two yellow emoji faces with suspicious expressions. One forms a looking gesture, the other a thinking gesture. Relatable memes for the brain.

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    #60

    I Feel Like You Guys Can Appreciate This Very Cool Stick I Found

    Person in a white sweatshirt holding a stick resembling a human figure on a paved path. Relatable memes for playful minds.

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    #61

    Dyscalculia Here 🙌

    A relatable meme shows a person crying with the text, Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all. Brain follows the script.

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    #63

    Yup

    A meme showing a person with the caption, "you're so funny" thanks i used to get pulled out of class to go color with a random lady. Relatable Memes for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the Playmobil classroom! Anyone else ever get pulled out of class to go act out scenarios using Playmobil (or equivalent) toys with a random lady? Yet again I ask myself, how the h*ll did I get through school undiagnosed?

    #64

    [oc] Good Old Fashioned Meme

    A relatable meme of two muscular arms in an arm-wrestle position, labeled autists and kleptomaniacs.

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    #65

    Please Tell Me Someone Is In The Same Boat As Me

    A relatable meme of a crying white cat expressing feelings about special interests and lacking energy, resonating with a brain that almost never follows the script.

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    #66

    Ocd Core I Think

    Ocd Core I Think

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    #67

    Me When The Intrusive Thoughts Hit

    A screenshot of a Tumblr post discussing intrusive thoughts and relatable memes. Brain almost never follows the script.

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    #68

    🙃

    A meme showing text in a foamy drink that reads: My plan for today? Same as always: hate America and pick at my skin. Relatable memes for those whose brains never follow the script.

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    #69

    This

    A relatable meme: a cat wearing bee antennae, with text "it's all in your head" correct! unfortunately I am also in there.

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    #70

    "I Never Showed Any Signs Of Ocd When I Was Younger!" Also Me:

    Charlie Day from Always Sunny, looking manic with a wall of interconnected papers. A relatable meme about overthinking.

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    #71

    I Thought Yall Would Relate This Too

    Relatable meme with a dolphin jumping out of the water next to a cow. Text: after losing my mind for 6 hours I decided it's actually not that big of a deal.

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    #74

    Stolen From Twitter, Figured You'd Enjoy

    A relatable meme: a list titled Things That Don't Require Effort, with All of this Requires EFFORT handwritten below.

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    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3rd one. HOW DOES EFFORT NOT REQUIRE EFFORT?!?!?

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    #75

    This One's Too Relatable

    A relatable meme: a tweet about hunger and autism, expressing the difficulty of finding the right food.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    22 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an insulin dependent Type 2, I feel seen.

    #76

    My Watch History Can Confirm

    A relatable meme comparing a 2-hour movie with a 6-hour YouTube video. Brain almost never follows the script.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    20 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love falling asleep to British podcasts. They remain calm and the dogs like it too

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    #78

    I Can't Fit In Anywhere

    Spongebob reads a book titled "Too Autistic to Fit In with Neurotypicals" and "Not Autistic Enough to Fit In with Autistic People", a relatable meme.

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    15 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why keep calling us Neurotypicals when everyone has some kind of mental illness

    #80

    Autism And Repeating Songs.. Is This A Sort Of Stimming?

    Relatable memes: A split image of a monkey looking contemplative, then smaller in the distance, illustrating repetitive song listening.

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    #81

    Screw Jeans. All My Homies Hate Jeans

    Screw Jeans. All My Homies Hate Jeans

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
    Community Member
    7 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because mine have 8 pockets and are slightly stretchy and my dogs scratch. Practical, not autistic

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    #82

    I Feel You

    A relatable meme showing a tweet from @erogetism saying, I'm not autistic anymore because I'm just ignoring social cues.

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    #83

    Dermatillomaniacs Rise Up

    Dermatillomaniacs Rise Up

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    #85

    I Think We Can All Relate 😅

    A relatable meme on a black background, Logan's tweet reads: My symptoms get progressively worse; me: oh thank god I thought I was faking this whole time.

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    #87

    Everything Has To Be Perfect

    A relatable meme of a man yelling, expressing a need for the right mindset to enjoy entertainment, perfect for anyone whose brain almost never follows the script.

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    #88

    Easy To Say

    Lisa Simpson presenting a relatable meme: 'You need to stop imagining yourself in situations you know will never happen.'

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    #89

    I Feel So Seen

    A relatable meme on X (formerly Twitter) about a fork touching pet food, humorously stating it becomes ritually impure.

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    #90

    I Try To Remember This Every Time I'm Spiraling

    Man in an InfoWars shirt with lightning from his hands and two frogs in a forest, a relatable meme for when brains don't follow the script.

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    #91

    Oh My God, Please No

    A relatable meme about scientists inventing thought-reading and people with intrusive thoughts reacting with "YOU WHAT?!" Brain almost never follows the script.

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    #92

    I Think I Worded It Poorly. I Also Experience This When I'm On The Toilet

    A meme depicting a man in the shower with a thought bubble above his head, contemplating a relatable meme.

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    #93

    Doesn't Everybody Do This?

    Doesn't Everybody Do This?

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    #94

    No Cuz Literally (Found On Instagram From Ocdestigmatized)

    A man on a bus with a relatable meme about OCD and intrusive thoughts, for brains that don't always follow the script.

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    #97

    Who Can Relate

    A relatable meme showing a woman crying and wiping tears, humorously captioned as breaking a self-imposed rule.

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    #98

    When My Moral Ocd Kicks In

    A classic painting of a girl in a white dress kneeling in a field, with relatable memes text about being sweet and evil.

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    #99

    You Can Actually Take It Since You Want It So Bad

    A blurred image of a person raising a blurred object, captioned: "When someone romanticizes the mental disorder that ruined your life." A relatable meme.

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    #100

    Chat, What're Your Thoughts On This

    A relatable meme showing a tweet that suggests replacing intrusive thoughts with "twitch chat" to ignore them.

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    #101

    Fear Named Eternal Condemnation And Torment:

    A relatable meme showing an article about treating OCD juxtaposed with a fiery, hellish image of people burning, highlighting exaggerated fears.

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    #102

    From Instagram

    A relatable meme on an Instagram post with sunset clouds. The text says it's always 'you have ocd' never 'thanks for touching the doorknob 12x'.

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    #103

    It Does Be Like That

    A relatable meme about OCD diagnosis and self-doubt with a woman's surprised face; Brain Almost Never Follows The Script.

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    #104

    Relatable

    A relatable meme featuring James Franco seated, arms raised, with text: "I'm fine as long as I'm constantly distracted."

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    #109

    Do You Have Any Snacks You Like Not Because Of The Flavor But Because The Texture Is Nice?

    A relatable meme showing wafer cookies and red licorice, captioned "edible substitutes for chewing on drywall and cables."

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    #110

    Ye Olde Autisme Beast (1507)

    A medieval illustration depicting a strange, white, baby-like creature with large eyes standing next to a plant. Relatable memes.

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    #111

    Can't Stop Picking My Skin, Never Going To Heal

    A relatable meme about bad skincare, featuring a bald 3D figure on a woman's body, labeled skenckare.

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