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Sadness mixed with humor in a perplexing, chaotic, and confusing way—that’s what the r/FunnyandSad online group over on Reddit is all about. An old-hand on the net, having been founded in November 2013, it has since then grown into a community of nearly 700k members.

The subreddit does exactly what it says on the tin and documents posts from all over the net that are funny and sad at the same time. It’s a melange of laughing through tears (or is that crying while you laugh?) that will show you that life is far more varied and nuanced than the black-and-white we’re used to seeing on the news and on social media.

Sadness is a very natural part of life and we ought to embrace it, instead of running away from it. After all, we can’t be happy-go-lucky all the time (I would know, I tried). And while being sad can even have certain benefits, like improving our memory and judgment, getting stuck in negative thinking patterns and endless loops of sadness isn’t healthy for our mental wellbeing.

I had a quick chat with an expert in the field of psychology about how to identify what these negative thinking patterns look like and how focusing just on our failures, having black or white thinking, and holding ourselves accountable for everything that goes wrong all harm our mental health.

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denzoren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First I was like "ohhh boy" and then I was like "okay that genuinely made me laugh" I really hope this was a joke right?

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Emma Morton, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, told Bored Panda that, for example, what we tend to focus on more, our successes or our failures, can influence our long-term mental health. For instance, hyper-concentrating on all the things that go wrong or could potentially go wrong can trap us in a perpetual loop of self-criticism and anxiety.

This, in turn, can lead to feelings of very low self-esteem and even depression which, in turn, can make us unwilling to ask for help and support even though we might desperately need both. However, there are other ways how we can end up trapped in negative thinking patterns, too.

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m probably gonna repeat myself more than once here… Heartbreaking

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10 Year Challenge

10 Year Challenge

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read somewhere that the person who created insulin didn't patent it so that it could be given to people who need it to live at no cost to them. I may not have that quite right though.

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“Negative thinking patterns can include only paying attention to failures and ignoring successes, black or white thinking (e.g., ‘If I get anything less than an A+ on this test, I’m a failure’), labeling oneself based on mistakes (e.g., ‘I’m a loser, an idiot’), [and] mind-reading (e.g., ‘Everyone will think I’m a loser for not getting this promotion’),” Emma went into detail with Bored Panda how we can end up being overly harsh with ourselves.

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ZombieGirl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I were curious a few days ago about how much rent we have paid to our current landlord. It's over 160k. The house we just found and got denied for is only 149k, lol

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In Dystopia We Were Told To Trust

In Dystopia We Were Told To Trust

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Marie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when the garbage man clocks out for the day that's it, job is over till you clock back in.

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She continued, adding that another negative pattern includes “holding yourself personally accountable for things that go wrong and attributing successes to luck or the contributions of others (e.g., ‘I only got that award because nobody else applied’).”

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As such, having unrealistic expectations of what we’re capable of and being unreasonably demanding of ourselves can lead to “feelings of depression and worthlessness” that in turn “make it harder to reach out for help.” So while it’s perfectly fine to feel sadness, we all need to know when to ask for a helping hand if we find ourselves constantly stuck with only negative thoughts.

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Mysterious Ways

Mysterious Ways

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Raven Sheridan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Technically he only had eleven true friends. The other one was a toxic backstabber who literally sold him out.

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I Feel We Are There Already

I Feel We Are There Already

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Lola
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s sad that we have to make jokes out of our healthcare system in order to cope with it.

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You’re Not From Around Here Are You

You’re Not From Around Here Are You

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K Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is right on the nose. It was incredibly sad to see how many people really don't care about anyone but themselves

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#19

"Cries In Millenial"

"Cries In Millenial"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Every generation blames the one before..." Good song, true too.

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Sad Truth

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they are literally permanently embedded into your head, theres no getting rid of them

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Useless Job

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H Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A 29 year old professional footballer had a cardiac arrest last week on the pitch in the middle of an international game. You never know when people are going to need assistance.

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London

London

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If everyone in the train clapped their hands it wouldn't be London. It would be a Disney movie!

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Monty Is Fiennes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally. I am now halfway through my second health degree and my father still tells me what medical advice he got from the TV, and when I say, "No that is not correct info" he gets irritated, "I watched the thing on TV!!" Yes coz 6-8 years education on the subject has taught me absolutely nothing....What can you do...still love him...

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Is Being Short Really That Bad

Is Being Short Really That Bad

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t get it why are we so upset about people who are shorter or taller or fat or skinny or just different in any way??? Snap out of it people

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lara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care how tall or short he is that is a gorgeous wedding picture. I especially love the kid on the right. He has it "goin' on".

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Andrew Gibb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the kids are an optical illusion- they are really 10 feet behind Kevin Hart

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Raven Sheridan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude. Be proud of your beautiful, Amazonian wife! She chose to marry you! What do you have to be insecure about?

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Martha Meyer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best thing in that pic is the little girl. She outshines all the others.

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Mz Phit
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Power to the Shorties! Height prejudice is BS, and it needs to stop!

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Mimi M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The perspective in this pic is weird. Kids in foreground look proportionately strange. It looks like everyone has been photoshopped in.

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Idiotwith Anopinion
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There may be a reason behind such insecurities... some girls, well people actually, are height prejudiced.

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Suzanne Haigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am small, only 5', it never was a problem when in my teens and 20'a. The problems occurred when I got older and people constantly treat you like a child and as if you have as low IQ, I am not a child or dum thank you, women are just as bad.

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Auntriarch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't worry, when you hit 60, no one will assume you're a child. And if you have the right eyebrows, no one will mess with you.

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Insulting short men, the only type of discrimination, bullying and harassment that is socially encouraged...

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Auntriarch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree. Goodness knows it's been going on long enough. I remember the commemorative stamp celebrating Charles and Diana's engagement. He was pictured several inches taller than her. They were actually the same height.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coming from someone who is under 5 feet, I can say that it's a big deal....when you're alone and need something from a high shelf. 🤪

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teto85
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was 5 foot 7 in high school and my girlfriend was 6 foot. One night we had gone out to dinner and while I was in the restroom a lady asked my gf if our height differential bothered her. She replied "Makes no difference when we are horizontal". That's why she's my wife of 32 years.

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And Damn!! He is looking GOOD!! As they all are. And no doubt would be even if they were standing closer.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that the wife he cheated on? The the one he cheated with?

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Rita Shapiro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's his second wife and those are his kids. He makes jokes about cheating on his first wife, so number 2 might not last long, but IDK if she's the mistress. If she is, too bad so sad.Best you can hope for is that his career tanks before she finds out about his next side piece and there's less to divvy up than she's hoping for. Short or not, his ego is enormous and he's just effing loud and annoying.

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backatya
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

damn that girl looks like she's ready for the consummating part wear the skimp teddy. And the kid smiling looks like he's waiting for the other girl to do the same

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Ivana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate being as short as I am. I have to stand on my tip toes in the kitchen to get the right angle to chop veggies. I can't reach most things. I can't find anyone in a crowd. I certainly can't see what is going on on the stage. Hate it. Depends on how short you are but man, nothing is made for someone my size. At work, I sit with my legs pulled up into my chair because my feet don't reach the floor. Sure I could lower my seat, but then typing would be horribly uncomfortable. I know super tall people face similar problems of nothing being comfortable for them.

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Giles McArdell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's still shorter! (that's him leaning against the post right?)

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Chaos&Roses
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend is 5 foot tall. My car is a big lifted landcruiser. Her and vodka, my car and my laughter and her 10 attempts of trying to get in it! The only time I've ever laughed at someone short 😂😂😂

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Panda-riffic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care how tall he is. Would prefer to see the bride and groom smiling though. It should be a happy occasion.

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Lindy Mac
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate it when people are serious in wedding photos. Are you happy ? Smile. If you are not going to smile at a wedding then WTF?

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JJM
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish everyone would snap out of the whole image bias thing.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it. Why are we hating short men? I'm a short woman. It is what it is.

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Analyn Lahr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kids are smiling but the adults...is that a thing among celebrities, to not smile in photos?

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Sad Truth

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Germany there is the discussion to raise it to 68 and step by step to 70.

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And Don’t Forget Student Loans

And Don’t Forget Student Loans

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's also because in the US you have to pay thousands of dollars in medical bills for prenatal care and labour and delivery, even if nothing goes wrong. You also get 2 weeks maternity leave, if you're lucky. A lot of people literally cannot afford to *have* a baby, let alone raise a child.

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#33

Motivation Is The Leading Cause Of Death On The China/Nepal Border

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Life Can Be So Rewarding

Life Can Be So Rewarding

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So bloody true. The last couple of years has been one hit after the other and we aren't classed as poor. Struggling yes, poor no.

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#35

I Don't Know If I Would Trust Him With My Pets

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#36

"Millenials Are All Lazy And Entitled!"

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Student Loans Put You Through College But Put You Through Debt For Much Longer!!

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It Was So Beautiful

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How

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because if we don’t have ice cream we know we will all die a slow horrible agonizingly painful death!!! You’re more than essential

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Welcome To The Show

Welcome To The Show

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a millennial (vowels are too expensive to rent) ' 'm ' m'll'n''l? (Ma'am you can't afford those apostrophes) mmllnl :(

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#42

Spent $11.75 Growing Tomatoes This Year. Here's My Whole Harvest!

Spent $11.75 Growing Tomatoes This Year. Here's My Whole Harvest!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My single beet was a little bigger, but I planted Aton of veggies - got sick and all it takes is one day of neglect for everything to die in AZ summer temps (I’m new at this). I’m surprised your little tomato turned red so soon! Don’t they stay green in early growth? But what do I know - I get oddball things in my “garden” regularly. Going to try a fall planting this year. Your tomato is adorable. Keep trying!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my cast iron skillet that belonged to my husband’s grandmother. It took 75 years of seasoning to perfect, and I will cut anybody who dares come at it with dish soap!

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I Know It Hurts Sometimes But You'll Get Over It

I Know It Hurts Sometimes But You'll Get Over It

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