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When our mental health takes a hit, we all cope in our own ways. Some lean on friends for support, others take time alone to recharge, and then there are those who find comfort in laughing off their troubles.

If humor is what helps you stay sane, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the most hilariously relatable memes from the Instagram page How Mental—they might not replace therapy, but hopefully, they’ll bring a smile to your face.

Scroll down to check them out, upvote your favorites, and don’t forget to send them to your friends!

#1

Relatable meme about feelings and astrology humorously suggesting Earth as the cause.

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    Though it’s always good practice to take care of our mental health, there’s no better time than now to pay closer attention to how we’re feeling. Mid-December is here, Christmas is around the corner, and for many, this season is the opposite of merry and bright. In fact, 3 in 5 Americans report that the holidays negatively impact their mental wellbeing, and for those with mental illnesses, 64% say their conditions become even harder to manage.

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    #4

    Relatable meme about neurodivergent people listening to a song on repeat, capturing mental struggles humorously.

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    Jane No Dough
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To binge or not to binge, that is the question every day, about anything the least bit pleasurable.

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    Of course, the irony of struggling in moments meant to celebrate joy and togetherness isn’t lost on anyone. But that doesn’t make it any easier to escape the overwhelm—the endless social interactions, the frantic to-do lists, the chaos of crowded spaces, and the painful reminders of childhood trauma that often resurface at family gatherings.

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    #7

    Relatable meme about remembering embarrassing moments and forgetting appointments, highlighting mental health struggles humorously.

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    Ponypower
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... i really need to get tested for adhd.

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    Still, sometimes the simplest way to support our mental health during the holidays is to laugh at the absurdity of it all—even if that means enjoying a few memes. To understand what makes it so effective, Bored Panda spoke with Dr. Charlotte Russell, a clinical psychologist and founder of The Travel Psychologist blog.

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    #10

    Tweet meme about fear of failure and anxiety in a humorous context, highlighting relatable struggles with staying sane.

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    Nikole
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wasn’t my parents. It was early academic success. And then I went to a pretty prestigious university. I’m scared to try. (I did order the Lego police station from the modular building collection that will be here on the 26th… This was after my parents said they wouldn’t despite me not having children and them spending for my nephews’ presents on birthdays and Xmas every year… Sorry… My own stuff. I think I just had to get it out though.)

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    #12

    Skeletor in a robe, lounging on a couch, holding a wine glass, humorously depicting staying sane at home.

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    Matt Du
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just need to grab my keys, brush my hair, watch two more episodes and and five more seasons and I'll be ready.

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    “Our lives are often serious, boring, and quite frankly, stressful,” explains Dr. Russell. “Humor can help lighten the mood as a response to this.”

    “We may occasionally use funny memes and share them with colleagues or friends to pass the time or create a sense of connection in a difficult situation,” she adds. “This can be a helpful coping strategy when used in moderation.”

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    #13

    Relatable meme about moments of intelligence being brief and unplanned.

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    Science Nerd
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they generally happen between 2am & 4am.

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    #14

    Bearded character humorously regretting opening up, capturing the hilariously relatable struggle to stay sane.

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    Whoopdeedoo
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me after whispering something under my breath after fighting eith mom

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    #15

    Relatable meme of a character complaining about afternoon appointments, captioned "What a waste of good day."

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    Matt Du
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only masochists like the night shift, work to sleep, sleep to work. The only upside is you end up saving a lot of money because you don't go anywhere to spend it. But afternoons(2 till 10) has to be the worst shift. You're just clock watching, you can't start anything because you can't finish anything and you don't want to do anything that will make you tired before you go to work anyway. It's just a waste of a week.

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    #17

    Relatable meme about ADHD humorously discussing the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none."

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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is really oh look a chicken!!

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    #18

    Relatable memes about feeling like a dog, wanting affection, and fearing the doorbell.

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    #19

    Person stands at a crossroads, deciding between awkward silence or awkward conversation, under a stormy sky.

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    #20

    Text meme: "I'm in a really good place rn, not mentally, I'm just in bed." Relatable mental health humor.

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    #21

    Relatable meme with a child scratching their head, expressing the feeling of wanting to withdraw from society.

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    #22

    Tweet about a humorous cleaning service concept for those with ADHD, offering relatable mental health humor.

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    Jay Alan
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is brilliant. I clean the best under pressure.

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    #23

    Relatable meme about finding purpose vs. making a purchase, capturing mental struggles with humor.

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    m6nbtfpx7q
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    11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t underestimate the power of retail therapy

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    #24

    Elderly figure intensely typing on a laptop, humorously highlighting a relatable mental struggle.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually random callers have tailed off somewhat now, as I was on the verge of writing some more code for my Raspberry Pi phone blocker that woul Google the caller and tell me whether or not to answer. It already answers international calls and numbers I've told it to block as a fax machine. :D

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    #25

    Relatable meme text: "What if I wasn't tired all the time imagine the possibilities."

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    Shannon Donnelly
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, I ponder this question every day

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    #28

    Relatable meme about wanting to be like a McFlurry machine, accepted for being dysfunctional and doing the bare minimum.

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    Matt Du
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Work yourself half to death because you have low self esteem, for the other guy/girl(usually best friends with the boss) to get a standing ovation for doing their first bit of work in 3 months

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    #29

    Introvert and extrovert meme: medieval-style art with introvert labeled person hugging a labeled extrovert demon.

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    Matt Du
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extroverts are like religion, they feel an overwhelming need to save you, but don't really have a convincing argument for why.

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    #30

    Relatable meme of a person with a humorous expression illustrating stress from a "we need to talk" text message.

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    SlothyK8
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in fourth grade (~10yo in U.S.) I had a teacher who wrote "see me" on my papers in school. Then I had to wait until she had time to sit down with me, whereupon she would interrogate me about why I answered the way I did. I'm in my 50s now and that s**t STILL don't fly. You want to talk to me, talk to me. Otherwise, keep that s**t to yourself.

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    #31

    Relatable meme of Australian Quick Spirals pasta labeled for when pressed for time.

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    Dawn Marie
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will someone in Australia PLEASE send me some????

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    #32

    Relatable meme about needing longer weekends shared by RiotGrlErin, with humor on staying sane.

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    that one guy
    Community Member
    11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just so it's known, 1. the workweek used to be 12 hours a day the whole week for most workers. 2. the 40 hour work week was designed with the assumption that men had a wife at home to do all the house chores.(1920's) That is not the case today, if you work a 40 hour work week and do all the housework, you're doing the work of two people, not one

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    #33

    "Meme comparing a small book to an overthinker's thick book, illustrating mental struggles humorously."

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    Ansi
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family is going on a ski vacation week 9. I'm already figuring out and making a list what groceries I should buy so I don't have to go to the store while they are away.

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    #34

    Relatable meme advising to stop doomscrolling and take a walk, drink water, and breathe.

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    Tobias Reaper
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i am imagining Doom slayer drinking a glass of water and going for a nice walk

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    #35

    Relatable meme about adulting: no hobbies, lying down during free time, humorously asserting boundaries.

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    #36

    Tweet about neurodivergent preferences for background noise, highlighting a relatable mental health meme.

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    #37

    Cat lying in bed looking relaxed, with a funny relatable meme text about avoiding tasks.

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    m6nbtfpx7q
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That bedroom looks pretty tidy so yea just stay in there and avoid it all

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    #38

    Relatable meme about embracing weirdness and expressing emotions freely, humorously highlighting how kids do it right.

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    Whoopdeedoo
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless someone says to stop because wjat you're crying over is stupid 👁

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    #39

    Meme of someone peeking around a corner with text about anxiety, humorously relatable for those trying to stay sane.

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    Matt Du
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the getting to sleep at 4am when you're sure the freezer just gurgled something satanic.

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    #40

    Relatable meme comparing emotions to a fitted sheet corner popping up.

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    Rahul Pawa
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I bought fitted sheets with "deep pockets", I stopped having this issue.

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    #41

    Skeleton meme illustrating a relatable struggle to stay sane with humor.

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    Dawn Marie
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad yelled at me all the time about this. My ADD and OCD was not diagnosed until I became an old lady.

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    #42

    Homer Simpson in a meme about avoiding social interaction, humorously relatable for mental health struggles.

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    Mike F
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's acknowledging the need and there's doing something about it. Baby steps...

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    #43

    Relatable meme about hesitation and struggles, capturing the humor in everyday challenges and staying sane.

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    Robert Benson
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean they literally said they would "stop at nothing". Oops, there's nothing right there. Time to stop.

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    #45

    Skeleton humorously struggling to stay sane, emerging from a tomb, reflecting on letting go, reliving relatable memes.

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    justanotherweirdo
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, five minutes is impressive. My record is more like 30 seconds.

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    #46

    Person smiling at a computer screen, holding a can, captioned about mental disorders diagnosis quizzes.

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    Matt Du
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And realising you only have 19 out of the 20 symptoms, so it's something else you're a failure at.

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    #47

    Relatable meme about life's struggles with a humorous twist.

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then u feel bad for complaining because this is the best its been and others have it worse

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    #48

    Relatable meme about the mental struggle of starting tasks with a scream.

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    ƒιѕн
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and the clients looking at me like wtf is wrong with you

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    #52

    Relatable meme depicting humorous thoughts about listening to your body versus indulging late-night cravings.

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    #53

    Relatable meme about mental struggles with text saying "My flag is not green or red... It's white. I give up. Leave me alone."

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    #54

    Homer Simpson in a baseball uniform looking pensive, captioned about wishing to be home with potato chips.

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    #55

    Relatable meme about struggling with waking up and going to sleep.

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    #57

    Relatable meme about therapy and trust issues, capturing a humorous take on mental struggles.

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    cj be like
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'you can't fool me, you only ask me that because you get PAID to do this!'

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    #58

    Meme with humorous text about feeling mentally unwell, relatable to those struggling to stay sane.

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    Lyone Fein
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Good enough".... "OK for me".... "I've been worse".... "Still breathing"

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    #60

    Relatable meme showing a man in a plaid shirt shrugging, captioned with humorous text about traumatic life events.

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    Callie27
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh It's kinda overwhelming, but Hey! Lemons make lemonade Flowers bloom in the rain Growing up is a pain, and it is what it is Okay! It's not the end of the world There's always light where it burns Just remember the words, and it goes like this It is what it is, what it is, what it is, what it is It is what it is, what it is, what it is, what it is

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    #61

    Possum meme humorously relates to mental struggles with text about personality.

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    Karina
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its several, but im funny as hell. When Im not to cranky

    #62

    Relatable meme of a woman humorously declining a party invitation as her favorite trick.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw an old film the other day that contained the lines "I have to go, I forgot something at home." "What?" "I forgot to stay there."

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    #65

    Stick figure poking a cup of iced coffee with text "C'mon, fix my life," humorously relating to mental struggles.

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    that one guy
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just a reminder that if you buy coffee every day for a year at an average price of $5, you spend $1825 dollars on coffee. cutting coffee out of your life or making your own if you need it can save you almost two thousand dollars. take the money saved from not buying coffee, invest in an index fund like the s&p 500(average interest 6.5% after inflation). adding $1825 every year with the equation for compound interest modified for the extra $1825 every year(n=1 since its annual so I removed n from the equation)(t is years) A=(1825+1825t)*(1+(0.065/1))^t after 10 years you would have $37,683 dollars, after 20, $135,043. The balance would cross 1 million after 41 years. The amount you would have spent on coffee over those 41 years is $74,825. Also, the 1 million is 1 million dollars in todays money, the annual rate of the s&p 500 is 10%, subtract 3.5% for average inflation which was already accounted for in my original equation.

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    #66

    Mentally stable meme with humorous text about parking a horse in the brain, followed by a witty reply questioning stability.

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    Michael Largey
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trick is making sure that the stable is cleaned out regularly.

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    #67

    Funny meme about being excited to share gossip with a therapist.

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    Dawn Marie
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I dread going to therapy. I just don't want to talk, but afterwards I am glad I went.

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    #68

    Relatable meme about anxiety as self-conspiracy theories, shared by user @trashythisis.

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    keyboardtek
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every time our brain recalls a memory it alter it a bit. So all of our cringe memories from our past that keep popping into our heads are really delusions that are far from reality.

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    #70

    Man smiling with a caption about emotional attachment to Safari tabs, illustrating relatable struggle with sanity.

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    Raya
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    11 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was just me 😪

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    #71

    Cartoon character crying with curlers, illustrating relatable mental stress humor.

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    Robert Benson
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes crying helps. Hormones get released that can modify brain chemistry.... Sometimes

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    #72

    Relatable mental health meme showing a gate without a fence, captioned about setting boundaries.

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    #73

    Relatable meme featuring a character confronting a "vague sense of dread," humorously illustrating mental struggles.

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    #74

    Relatable meme about social anxiety with text: "I yap a lot for someone who's afraid of socialising."

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had folks tell me I get along with people well. Little do they know I DON'T WANT TO!

    #76

    Smiling person with meme text about enjoying sleep, relatable to mental health.

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    The Shark
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally like to live in bed watching old TV series I've seen several times thru until I fall asleep. Unconscious is the only way to live!😅

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    #77

    Three people labeled "Stomach Issues," "Social Anxiety," and "$4.72 in my bank account" humorously address social struggles.

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    Susical
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What fresh AI Hell is this? They're floating & their hands are terrifying.

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    #79

    Relatable meme about social anxiety, featuring a humorous gaming reference for staying sane.

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    Tobias Reaper
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    damn it i cant give the answer i want my charisma level is too low i need to level up

    #80

    Relatable meme about ADHD and caffeine effects, highlighting the humor in everyday struggles to stay sane.

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    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sleep the best after a really strong cup of tea right before I go to sleep. No strong tea, no sleep 🤷🏻‍♀️

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    #81

    Cartoon character with a caption highlighting relatable mental struggles, humorously questioning, "Wait, what was I doing?"

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    Aud (she/they)
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm little miss it's Monday and the caffeine hasn't kicked in and I have no idea what I'm doing while simultaneously doing like five things at once and I need a nap because I couldn't sleep and I hate fluorescent lightbulbs AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHGHSKDKSJHDLJH

    #82

    Sponge character looking exhausted, captioned "My introvert self after socializing for two minutes," illustrating mental humor.

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    Enlee Jones
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, then I need six months to recharge

    #83

    Relatable meme caption about determination and panic from a social media post.

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    Trillian
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will panic before and during, and then be like: "Huh, that really wasn't so bad". Until next time ...

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    #84

    Emotional meme with text "I feel like I have rabies but like emotionally," highlighting mental struggles humorously.

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    #85

    Teddy bear inside a red garbage truck, representing hilariously relatable struggles with staying sane.

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    Dawn Marie
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who ever threw out the bear should be court marshaled!!!

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    #86

    Relatable meme of a five-year plan with humorous goals to stay sane and enjoy life.

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    keyboardtek
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your 20's are the years you want to have fun and see the world, but then realize it costs money for both.

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    #87

    Meme about being overstimulated, featuring a person screaming, with a cosmic purple background.

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    #88

    Relatable meme about autism and communication challenges, highlighting the struggle to be understood.

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    Helena
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear I don't speak the same language as those around me. "The sky is blue" i'm sorry did you just say the grass is peridot? Because we weren't discussing the grass. "No no I said the sky is blue" Well now you are just being silly, no one mentioned dogs.

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    #90

    Relatable meme about growing up gifted and ADHD struggles, highlighting the challenges of staying sane.

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    Julie Love
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Argh! Psychiatrists, to mom of a 2 yr old looking to restart her meds: "but you're not in school. These meds aren't for parenting you know." Like, which does he not understand the most - ADHD, or toddlers?

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    #92

    Relatable meme of a cartoon character with wide eyes, capturing a zoned-out expression.

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