Nowadays, memes are used to cover basically any and every topic, providing many people with material they can relate to. The subject of mental health is no exception. With more and more people opening up about it, memes based on mental health can be quite relevant too, showing people that they’re not going through certain matters alone; or simply providing a much-needed giggle.
Quite a few of such giggle-worthy examples are shared by the ‘Memes For Mental Health’ Instagram account, boasting a fan base of nearly 54,000 followers. Dedicated to “memes that raise awareness, make you laugh, and make you go ‘s**t dat me’”, as reads its description, the account was started in 2017 and has been continuously presenting the online community with relatable content ever since. Scroll down to find some examples of that on the list below and enjoy.
To learn more about the relationship between social media and mental health, Bored Panda got in touch with two experts, Professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa, Ian Colman, and Professor of Communications at Syracuse University, Makana Chock, who were kind enough to share their insight on the matter. You will find their thoughts in the text below.
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When I have a panic attack I head for the bathroom because they usually involve vomiting.
Right. If a person's not depressed these days, they're not paying attention
Same. The man who raped me died in prison. I promised myself I'd never be that mean again.
Mine already is a villain, I have many evil and disturbing thoughts
You’ve gone 40 years without ever having a tissue handy when you need one, that’s what
LOL you have no idea. I've survived death more times than I care to remember and I'm a GINGER. We feel no pain.
A very Goth attitude. That could have been written by Robert Smith.
Mine can cause me to dry heave for hours. How am I still alive?
I agree, something I’ve thought is that if the events of saw ever happened in real life I’d probably just find some way to kill my self less painfully than the trap would so I wouldn’t have to mutilate myself to survive
Fortunately for me the worst year of my life was 2020. Been a slow uphill ride since though.
Me in 2020. My anxiety cranked up to 11 and I still had to work.
Ordered my lunch from a local deli one day at work. Many businesses in the area with employees from all over the world. When I placed the order I was also completing something on the computer and hesitated a moment when they asked for a name. Got there, went to the counter and said "Picking up an order for Sue." Guy looked confused and said......"Uhhhhh.....what's the order?" It was a tuna melt on wheat. Guy handed me the bag and "Azul" was written on it in black marker. Close enough. Good sandwich.
I have people in my life that kind of enter panic mode themselves when I have a panic attack. Telling my to stop crying is, in fact, not helping
My party trick is knowing how to translate the American names of all the SSRIs into the generic names we use in New Zealand.
mcflurry machines aren't broken (we all know this now) so she just likes to get her pipes cleaned for 6 hours every night.
Brings me to a book I read. Panic attacks can start because you had too much coffein in a similar situation and your brain is like " wait... there was a high puls last time we were here. There has to be a reason, better prepare and do it again" and then " wait..this is panic"
Followed by being dreadfully bored wishing for something to focus on again...
This happens to me at Costco. THERE'S JUST TOO MUCH STUFF AND TOO MANY PEOPLE
I just want to remind everyone that Bored Panda censors the words "k n o b" and "b u t t" and "c r a p". But this, this is fine.
Guess what? I’ve been almost non-functioning since the beginning of Sept. Not feeding myself or taking care of my house, sleeping from 6pm-7am every night (except weekends when I spend both days in bed) and basically only have energy for work. But TODAY. I got home and spent 30 mins cleaning my room :) it was 2 garbage bags so far and I’m not done yet, but it led to me doing a load of laundry too :) I can’t tell anyone in my life because I’ve been trying to hide it out of embarrassment so I’m just gonna leave it here where no one will see it, but I’m feeling proud :)
I'm a random stranger on the internet and we will probably never meet but I'm so proud of you! It might not seem like you've done much but just a little thing can help you to improve so much. I'm sending hugs!
Load More Replies...I'm sorry. Some of these actually made me laugh about myself.
Load More Replies...Is there a bipolar version of introvertiness & extravertiness? I've been prepping for a baller Halloween for the past 2 months, where a dozen friends come over and turn my house into a house full of zombies that come out and terrorize trick-or-treaters, and now it's too much work and I'm scared it won't be fun and I don't wanna do it.
Guess what? I’ve been almost non-functioning since the beginning of Sept. Not feeding myself or taking care of my house, sleeping from 6pm-7am every night (except weekends when I spend both days in bed) and basically only have energy for work. But TODAY. I got home and spent 30 mins cleaning my room :) it was 2 garbage bags so far and I’m not done yet, but it led to me doing a load of laundry too :) I can’t tell anyone in my life because I’ve been trying to hide it out of embarrassment so I’m just gonna leave it here where no one will see it, but I’m feeling proud :)
I'm a random stranger on the internet and we will probably never meet but I'm so proud of you! It might not seem like you've done much but just a little thing can help you to improve so much. I'm sending hugs!
Load More Replies...I'm sorry. Some of these actually made me laugh about myself.
Load More Replies...Is there a bipolar version of introvertiness & extravertiness? I've been prepping for a baller Halloween for the past 2 months, where a dozen friends come over and turn my house into a house full of zombies that come out and terrorize trick-or-treaters, and now it's too much work and I'm scared it won't be fun and I don't wanna do it.
