It's been two and a half weeks since the days began to get longer here in the northern hemisphere. Are you feeling the effects, pandas? Me, not so much. It's still dark out when I wake up in the morning, and already dark when I finish work. And the vitamin D supplements don't seem to be working.
That's why we need some good ol' memes to brighten up our days. Not anything specific – a little bit of everything will do. That's where the Memes for Days Instagram account, curated by Kait, comes in. They're funny, they're relatable, sometimes deranged, as the creator of the page puts it. So come and have a laugh if this winter blues is getting to you too.
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Don't forget the people who would intentionally let themselves get bitten, to show everyone it was a conspiracy
And all those parents who throw zombie parties for their kids to get them immunised
Load More Replies...@Dantanna, last I checked, the annual flu doesn't make hospitals run out of beds/ventilators and bring out refrigerated trucks as a temporary morgue to contain the sheer volume of bodies leaving the hospital.
There is a strong contingent that would deny there was a zombie apocalypse at all. Then, yes, they’d hide their zombie bite. And argue with you that they aren’t that sick so the zombie thing is being over reported and the government and hospitals are inflating numbers. Then they’d bite their family members to prove its not at all contagious. Then they would argue herd immunity is the only way through the issue. Later they will line up for the vaccinations because they don’t want to get it, forgetting they are already zombies.
Given that it’s a US election year, are we going to see Tooty Giuliani protesting outside this store?
Yes, without pants perhaps? Or wearing three wrist watches? A Trump wig on? The possibilities are endless.
Load More Replies...That's fantastic. I'd get my green babies from Plant Parenthood anytime 👍
"It silences the voices that want to make me do unspeakable things, like telling me that I should work for Amazon"
Because without them I would spent my entire life in bed with no energy to do anything, no emotion except self-loathing and anxiety, and probably give up on everything.
My response is, do you like the current me and respect the fact that I’m a much easier person to live with or do they wish to gamble and lock up the guns?
It's normal to feel a little down after the holidays. No more Christmas presents to look forward to, New Year's Eve celebrations are once again a year away. And the weather isn't helping as well. Blue Monday is approaching, supposedly the saddest day of the year. That's the third Monday of January, and this year it's the 15th.
Why is that day so depressive? It's the combination of long dark nights, bad weather and the lingering aftermath of the holiday season. Regional Director of Psychology Services (Midlands) at Cygnet Health Care Matthew Gill writes that "January Blues manifests itself as feelings of low mood, sadness, lack of motivation, tiredness and low energy."
mine look like a baby giving me a hug...asscrack and all
Load More Replies...I am 100% behinds cats, but nothing in the world exudes love like a good dog.
Load More Replies...Can confirm. Walking down Tottenham Court Road, London, trying to explain to my friend that the water, “tasted fuzzy…you know, slightly furry…fuzzy…”
Kitties and penguins in the same photo? How is the universe not exploding from the cute?
January also means it's the peak time of Seasonal Affective Disorder, a more severe type of depression than the "Winter Blues." People afflicted with SAD might start feeling depressive episodes during the months with less sun. Experts advise not to write off feeling down, less energetic and just generally moody to simple winter blues.
A mental health expert at News In Health Dr. Matthew Rudorfer writes about the differences between simple winter blues and SAD. "Winter blues is a general term, not a medical diagnosis. It's fairly common, and it's more mild than serious. It usually clears up on its own in a fairly short amount of time," Dr. Rudorfer claims.
The adolescent unit had socks that fit me but the adult unit had one size that was too small and another that I could fit both my feet in. And my mom threw away my collection from the adolescent unit
Load More Replies...I had a hysterectomy in prison, and got some I was accidentally (by the guards) allowed to keep. I called them my ugly yellow warm socks. I wore them on the unit (housing area) and the guard that day confiscated them for not being regulation.
Why do you Americans get fancy socks in the psych ward? Genuine question, I'm curious.
They're really not fancy, they're quite cheaply made. Also, they're given out to most people who end up staying in the hospital for any length of time, not just the psych ward. Those little rubbery nubbins help to prevent people from slipping on the smooth floors, and falling.
Load More Replies...I always kept my hospital socks too, but ended up throwing them out after wearing them at home. The little grippers are on the top and bottom, there's no "right" side to them and they just kind of spin around your feet throughout the day
The grippers are on both sides. There's no defined top or bottom to them 🤷🏻♀️
Load More Replies...The more I light my lighter…The lighter my lighter gets until it’s too light to light…
I see Snoop Dogg, I upvote. No idea who he is or what he does. But his face just makes me smile like the good chihuahua in the good/evil chihuahua meme does. Apologies in advance.
He's an aging gangster-turned-rapper-turned-celebrity, more famous for funny cigarettes than anything else. He's been redesigning his image, and has cultivated an on-screen persona with Martha Stewart, to legitimize himself with the more conservative crowd. Brilliant, ridiculous, and hilarious. What I find most funny is that out of the two of them, she's the one who's been to prison. Sadly, she didn't seem to learn anything from it. I see him legitimizing her, rather than the other way around.
Load More Replies...You're right. One just appeared on the couch next to me. I went to tell my girlfriend, but hey, guess what? She's Snoop Dogg now.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), however, is different. It's not just the 'winter blahs’. "It's a well-defined clinical diagnosis that's related to the shortening of daylight hours," according to Rudorfer. "It interferes with daily functioning over a significant period of time."
I worked at MySpace, and we were literally told on day one to remember that our customers were the advertisers, not the users. There were plenty of ads, I promise.
I'll take that method of advertisement anytime over the... I actually am having a difficult time finding the right word to express the level of aggravation that develops when dealing with the advertisement methods today.
Load More Replies...Y’all just had less practice treating each other like anonymous shite. Aaaaand nobody believed in internet famous either so try as you will the bills were never getting paid from MySpace usage.
100% that's Carol Channing!! Can you imagine the hilarity that was about to happen??
Load More Replies...You do realize that Boys in middle school are almost certainly the dumbest thing on the planet. Following by boys in Jr High, then High school and then ...
My daughter is creating her class yearbook, one of the awards is "classmate most likely to go to jail"...
Naturally, it's more common in the northern parts of the world. The US is no exception. "In Florida, only about 1% of the population is likely to suffer from SAD. But in the northernmost parts of the US, about 10% of people in Alaska may be affected," Rudorfer told NIH.
Love doesn't have to make sense to the world, as long as it makes sense for you
But for me it needs to be an animal that starts biting the top of the other animal's head off because they eat away at the mind.
Me,as soon as I come in from anywhere, bra off jammies or shabby lounger clothes on! Doorbell rings and I do not care… I will be 65 soon and have every right to wear what I wear when I want!
She may have been funny her The Office days, but now she's just a hack who literally inserts herself into characters that no one likes in shows that no one likes (e.g. Velma)
Eh, the point of the tweet still stands. Some guys act like no women are ever funny despite all evidence.
Load More Replies...How the f**k do you scientifically study "funiness"? That's not something that's objectively provable. Also I went ahead and read the study (not your cutesy little article) and their theory stems from sexual selection, which does nothing to explain why women tend find female comedians more often. Your article has a gross little tidbit at the end about how "not all women aren't funny though" where he gives his opinions about some female comedians which feels weird and patronizing to say.
Load More Replies...Licensed psychologist Jordan Fiorillo Scotti, Ph.D. gave Psychology Today some tips on how to avoid the winter blues. Her first suggestion is to shower and get dressed. However tempting it may be to walk around in the same sweatpants the whole weekend, Scotti writes that scented body soaps and shampoos have an energizing effect. And dressing up in comfortable or attractive clothes might make us feel more productive.
An ex's mum literally said to me, a couple of years after we broke up, ''hes an a**hole*''. Good times.
Good luck with that. You might have to block her too...and then move far, far away.
Why? I kinda blame her...Like why did you raise your kid like that lady?
That might help. About the only thing a dumb boy might listen to is his mother setting his behind straight.
Load More Replies...Those are actually the cheap noises to fix. When the car makes NO noise, that’s when it gets expensive.
I misread "cat" instead of "car" and spent way to much time wondering about the cheap and expensive sounds they might make...
My son's car needs power steering fluid and I was driving it yesterday. I texted him and said "Your car sounds like Chewbacca!! Go to O'Reilly's!!!"
Animals are cute. Photoshop, particularly bad photoshop, ruins the picture.
At least with dogs, "let" is a thing. Cats don't care, they do what they want. Only thing you can do if you want them off is put something else more comfy nearby.
Organizing your environment is the second tip. When we're in an unkempt space, it makes us feel like we're not in control, Scotti writes. If it's hard to start, try doing just one thing – either load the dishwasher or do the laundry. The psychologist claims that it's "enough to remind us that we can change our circumstances and instill a sense of hope."
this is the story of my life. or at least the first part. im constantly pretending the red flags are really green when really they are fire engine red and screaming
Men terrify me. I’ve had too many abusive relationships before my late second husband. I tried dating again after five years of healing and things haven’t changed. They refuse to respect my boundaries and I’ve been told by two cops they don’t have to respect my boundaries so refuse to respect my boundaries now can we set up a first date? I was told by a pilot he wanted to come to my hometown to meet me and then told me I should’ve been having sex with my son since he hit puberty and still be having sex with my adult son because he thought that is hot. The last person I tried to date would stick his tongue down my throat despite my protests, called me dozens of times a day when I asked him to let me set the pace and stop calling me, I’d call him when I was ready. Men terrify me because I was assaulted by a male charge nurse and security guard in hospital because I politely requested a new nurse for the shift because I was being ignored for hours on end. Men terrify me.
Physical proximity makes a huge difference in our brains' biochemical reactions to partners or potential partners.
"shows up with lighter fluid and a flame thrower*
Load More Replies...Needs to watch an episode of "This Old house" before he tries this ever again!!!
At least it’s not large pink fuzzy bunny pajamas made by your aunt who thinks you’re perpetually 6 years old.
Large pink fuzzy bunny pajamas are perfect at any age
Load More Replies...My dad has bought my husband and I matching gifts for years. Our first venture outdoors in our matching giant, fuzzy Christmas hats is one of my favorite memories.
This next one is a little harder: staying active. "Regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress, help improve self-esteem levels and relieve depressive tendencies as exercise releases endorphins which gives your body a positive feeling of happiness," psychologist Matthew Gill writes. This exercise doesn't need to be that rigorous – a brisk walk would probably do in most cases.
We are beautiful gods that deserve decoration. However, all baubles must die!
After 50+ years my depression and I are like old arch enemies...at a stand off.
Walking outside also relates to this next piece of advice for battling winter blues. Psychologists say it's important to get as much sunlight as possible. NIH recommends getting outside, especially early in the day.
In some cases, spending just an hour outside might seriously help with your mood. What's more, sunlight can also help regulate your sleep cycle, so if you're having trouble sleeping – don't skip that walk after lunch.
I've never been, but I'd imagine the heat there can be brutal.
Load More Replies...Isn't that the most dirty person in existence? No that's literally his title. Wonder if he's still alive?
Very necessary when you live with family who likes it several degrees hotter than you do.
Yeah, I was thinking I wouldn't have them with polenta
Load More Replies...This is currently a major problem for me. It was weed until I moved and weed made me too paranoid to smoke anymore. 😖
Socializing is another big part of battling the winter blues. It's important to feel connected and supported by friends, family and colleagues. Scotti recommends offering to help someone else or not being afraid to ask for help.
I can "withstand" that look ALL day and ALL night if all you did was flip the tip screen.
And then smile, wish them a good day, and walk away. You are not my employee, I am not responsible for your welfare.
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Load More Replies...Tipping is a gratuity for going beyond your job. It's NOT an entitlement for just showing up!
Just don't be mean to them please. I promise you they aren't the ones who programmed the card reader to do that.
I’m so fed up with the flip the screen tip ransom that always comes before your coffee or food
Tipping is another poor practice that has been made normal by companies that don't pay a fair wage. Don't ask me to directly pay your wages for handing me something. I'll walk to the kitchen and pick up my own plate for 20% off my meal!
I feel sorry for those cashiers. It has to be so damn humilating doing that with every transaction since they aren't allowed to touch the tip screen themselves. And everyone goes making fun of them for something the business installed.
That's all completely understood. What people are talking about are the cashiers that look at you like they've smelled a fart if you don't tip for doing nothing but flipping the pad around. Those are the ones that get the "And, b***h?"🤨 look in response.
Load More Replies...So, I've only recently had this happen in-person...though I've had it happen for deliveries and curbside pickups, but not in a restaurant. It was a Subway, and I was picking up food for my boss on the way to work. THAT is an awful dilemma. It's not your money to make those decisions! At least the cashier had already heard me say it was for my boss.
My best friend is my only friend that would always do something for me that i would do for her.
"Bake cookies for a nursing home, donate to the food bank, call a lonely old neighbor, or bring in a neighbor's trash can, or shovel their driveway," Scotti lists some suggestions. You can also ask your friend to bring some soup when you're not feeling like cooking dinner. "People seriously love doing stuff like this, so just ask," Scotti urges.
Me too. When I was younger it was all game show related tv before the soap operas started in the afternoon: Scrabble, Password, Family Feud, Concentration (🥲 Alex Trebek), Press Your Luck, etc. Good times.
Load More Replies...Umm this is a common thing? How do you explain yourself? Lol "My phone glitches and takes screenshots randomly?"
I know this is Chris Pine, but I swear in this picture he looks like a woman I used to work with years ago.
Was that a ghost and pals reference- if it wasn't please ignore me
Load More Replies...I'm going to change my BP name to "C. Pine" and I need you all to know that this is my expression all the time.
This makes me think of that guy on family feud that said "cupine" for words that start with pork.
I have no idea how I did it, but I hadn't heard her song once this season. Great
I heard it many times and sang along at the top of my lungs every time. Never gets old.
Load More Replies...I love Christmas music, but I hate her song. I hate it so much. I hate her voice and I hate the song in general. There are so many better Christmas songs, stop playing that one please.
So like the Doctor Who episode, we can keep her in Cryo until next Christmas. When do we get the fish that swim in air?
Once read a post on here from a doctor referring to that machine as the Donut of Truth. Just thought yall should be privy to that much-more-fun new name for an MRI machine
I'm a Woman and if my Woman wore that for me when I walked in the door she would get whatever she damn wanted from me.
Same girl, just need to find me a woman first 😄
Load More Replies...There's some pinchy, stabby things in that belt. She should take it off though if you're lucky enough to get what you want...unless... :)
This is how my entire friend group talks to each other. ITS AMAZING.
I would have liked to have been in a relationship.
I'm in a relationship currently and I'm really missing being single. Love my girl but 2 years in I'm starting to feel that I can't keep being the target of her past trauma and the other a******s she's had in her life. Like I really wanna help but Jesus if I knew nothing would ever change regardless of the work put in I would've never started down this road. Sucks to love someone and also just wish you'd never gotten into the relationship to begin with.
Not more of this c**p. Imagine if I said “women are dumb. Living with women sucks. Why are they always bad.” All of these are real remarks made about men on this website.
Load More Replies...Pretty sure my big butt would not be balanced in this 'chair' and I would def fall over trying to use this contraption.
Yeah, I've finally gotten there. My Asian blood is starting to lose it's magic. lul
One of my grandmothers had Asian blood. She always joked that she would look 12 until she looked 112. There is no middle.
Load More Replies...Madonna was so beautiful. It's a shame she couldn't feel confident enough to grow old gracefully.
I hope you mooks realize that's madonna-- she usedto be famous during the last century. 659d328c3e7c8.jpg
Yes - yes I did. And she is desperately clinging to whatever “youth” she may have, Which is none.
Load More Replies...I got carded until I was in my 40's. Now the cashiers just make jokes about needing to see my ID.
Except the instant one of you doesn't work there anymore you've zero in common.
Work relationships can be fun! 👏 It is indeed the mutual experience of mild suffering.
story of my life. every guy i've ever fell for... like what the hell was i thinking
Hate them big single ply industrial rolls, they alternate in texture between sandpaper or wax paper with constant danger of break through putting your fingers in the mud.
I use so much TP. Why does my work want all of us back in the office? Can they really afford it??
When i was living in a really bad area in Florida the Wendy's at the corner used to just thunk those down in the bathroom in bulk, i used to get burgers and tp because money was so tight
Used to know someone who would take tp from every fast food restaurant they ordered a drink or fries at
🎶I don't believe in self-pity It only brings you down May be the queen of broken hearts But I don't hide behind the crown When the deck is stacked against me I just play a different game My roots are planted in the past And though my life is changing' fast Who I am is who I want to be. 🎶
But it be way cool if you could pull off that coming back to life trick.
If you’re a disabled kid in New Zealand, Satan is who you need to write to. :) https://www.satanslittlehelper.nz/
This card is like a medieval painting warning people not to sin. I guess the message is the same, but who painted it? Looks like the 1910s or -20s. Interesting
Primary school sucked worse for me than my current job, and I say this as someone whose current job has a batshît workload for about half the year.
I once accused my mother of having kids in order to get her dishes done. It was many years before I understood why she laughed so hard.
That's from "Jesus camp' the b***h suffers more than the children suffered. Parents 2 4 sending their kids to this "camp"
At the end of the year that app gives a review of what songs you listened to (or played) the most.
Load More Replies...On an unrelated note I like that tattoo, will probably fade and blend colours but for now it is cool
She's absolutely rich enough to afford all the touchups she could ever need.
Load More Replies...Technically if you're gonna be a step grandma, you're gonna have to also be a step mom seeing as someone's gonna have to give birth to the grandkid.
Load More Replies...I haven't gotten that desperate. I raised my kids, I'm not going to raise anyone else's.
Covering up another comment, not everyone's humor is the same and it's alright if yours is really different
This is a whole list of cingy girl memes, if you don't like them, get out 💅
Load More Replies...I mean you're not obliged to date them just because they've been into you for years. Also, you can meet a person you have instant chemistry with. Happened with me multiple times. At least one of those instant sparks led to a long relationship. Currently in another one which also started with an instant spark.
On a serious note, why hasn't Ariana had a Lasik type of eye correction done or at least contact lenses/glasses? This is not a cute look for her imo.
The first step to self improvement is acknowledging that you are the problem. Now that you know try to do better. I believe in you. ( This is towards anyone who is working towards self improvement)
