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50 Hilariously Relatable Memes For People Who Are Fed Up With Other People And Their Nonsense (New Pics)
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It’s a scary world out there. Sure, there may be fewer predators these days, but unfortunately, social gatherings, Zoom invites, and checkout small talk are still very much alive. And apparently, our brains have decided those are just as terrifying.
This is a safe space, though. No judgment here for dreading plans you enthusiastically agreed to when you were in a suspiciously good mood. Instead, we’ve got a collection of memes—courtesy of Fear of Going Out—to help us cope with the struggle together.
You’ll find them below. We won’t make you socialize to enjoy them.
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We all have those moments where we wish we could disappear into the earth, lie down forever, and avoid talking to another human being ever again. It happens.
But jokes aside, social anxiety is very real. And it’s not just shyness, introversion, or awkwardness, as it’s often misunderstood to be. It’s a mental health condition marked by a fear of social situations that’s intense enough to cause serious distress and interfere with daily life.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
We can't even keep up with their flying machines. They just fly by and go "Nope".
It’s also more common than you might think. Social anxiety is part of a broader group of anxiety disorders, which includes generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These disorders are among the most frequent mental health issues out there. In the U.S. alone, anxiety disorders affect around 40 million adults—about 19% of the population.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
I don't think I'm close to that many people. I don't even talk to everyone at work.
To understand more about how social anxiety shows up and how it differs from certain personality traits, Bored Panda spoke with clinical psychologist Dr. Aneesa Shariff.
“Being shy is a very common and normal experience,” she explained. “Most people feel shy in different situations and eventually become more comfortable as they become familiar with the situation. Social anxiety however, is more persistent and can cause a lot of anticipatory anxiety about upcoming social events as well as anxiety in the moment.”
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
Why do some want to always hear people yap yap yap. Comfort in silence among company is the ultimate sign of a secure, cozy relationship.
People with social anxiety often feel nervous about attending parties, making small talk, going out with friends, meeting new people, or even being the center of attention—like during work meetings or class presentations.
“They will typically either try to avoid these situations altogether or will experience a huge amount of anxiety and distress while in the situation,” Dr. Shariff said. “This can cause them to become socially isolated, lack friendships or relationships, and generally feel like they are not able to live their lives in the way they want to, due to the avoidance of triggers for their social anxiety.”
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Quizzie McGee 7 months ago
Or that they think that most humans have the brains of vegetables and get confused
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Sam Trudeau 7 months ago
Btw, in Skyrim, the vampire lord (vampire but stronger) has a perk called "night cloak" that causes a bat swarm to appear and attack any enemies whenever you enter combat
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Chihuahua Mama 7 months ago
As someone with social anxiety, I learned early on the the easiest, most painless way is to say "oh, thankyou" and move along. Still haven't figured out how not to replay every social interaction in my head over and over later, unfortunately
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
I do some fun things on the weekends. But most of the time, I need to recoup from the week. Today I had sensory overload and everyone was crowding me. I was screaming inside.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
A part of me would like to look nicer at work. But a bigger part of me dreads the inevitable backhanded compliments, gushing and crowding. Last time I wore something nice, half the staff rush around me trying to touch what I was wearing. Then they got offended that I told them to back off. I know in their culture they are very touchy-feely, but d**n. I never wore it to work again.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
It's bad, but it's sorta interesting to see how far back the insanity goes.
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Nosirrow 7 months ago
I overheard a teacher and a parent discussing the child's progress. Mother: she says she knows the answer but doesn't raise her hand. Teacher: yes, she's embarrassed and anxious, tell her not be anxious. I... I died of second-hand embarrassment. That's the solution, idiot? Omg! Don't be anxious! I put so much effort into gently coaxing the shy pupils to come out of their shell and I could have told them to not be anxious. Jesus Christ on a bike.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
Get rid of the to-do list and problem solved. I swear people put too much of a load on themselves just to make themselves seems "productive". Give yourself one weekend every 2 weeks to just do nothing important, sleep in, take naps and you'll feel so much more relaxed.
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Upstaged75 7 months ago
My last employer thought a "staff retreat" was the ultimate in teambuilding. (And that we'd all be SO excited to travel/stay together) Sorry, but being forced to spend all day with my coworkers while we're not even working is cruel and unusual punishment. We don't all need to be best friends to do our jobs.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
Having a balcony helps. I can get fresh air, watch people, crush their heads between my fingers and not leave my home. (Some of you may not get that KITH reference.)
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Scott Rackley 7 months ago
Kid will go far. Before you get into it, figure out how to get out of it.
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BookFanatic 7 months ago
I'd get bored, forget I was supposed to be doing nothing, and pick up a book or the remote.
Fire Singer 7 months ago
I deal with depression, but truly some of the times I'm most at peace is when I'm laying in bed and it's quiet and dark and I'm just being left alone. For many people I've heard this makes them worse, but for me it brings peace. So long as I don't do it for like days on end, but for one weekend day it's pure bliss.
Tabitha 7 months ago
The only way I can do that is to just never get out of bed except to pee and get something to eat, and sleep/nap/doze the whole d**n day away. And if you think I can’t do that, you don’t know me at all. I used to spend a whole weekend in bed doing a sleep marathon on the regular when I was single and had just quit the latest of the many second jobs I took on for extra cash over the years, until I got married and there was a second full time income coming into the household.
Dawn Marie 7 months ago
I did a semi version of this yesterday. It was Good Friday. NO COMMUNICATION with anyone unless absolutely necessary. Spent a lot of the day in prayer. Fasting and watched "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and was in the Word. I feel like a new person today, but I still do not want to talk or see anyone. Being an introvert filled with anxiety and depression can't be cured in one day. Yes, I am in therapy.
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Upstaged75 7 months ago
Just FYI being an introvert doesn't automatically mean you're incapable of social interaction. Introverts just need a lot of alone time to recharge their social battery. I'm not shy at all and enjoy socializing to a point. But when my battery is drained I'm done with people for a while.
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
Not having a guest room, nor a comfy anything for guests, really bothers family. Wonder why.
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Upstaged75 7 months ago
Self checkout is the introvert's dream! I'm so thankful for them. Because I'm always sure the cashier is judging my purchases. :) And there was also that time one of them made a super loud comment about my menstrual products. That scarred me for life!
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Dragons Exist 7 months ago
If only we could also normalize that for the other 364 days worldwide
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StrangeOne 7 months ago
I always feel like they're going to get mad and demand I still pay full price, and it will be this big confrontational, loud thing that would end up with me crying and leaving with bad hair. When I have spoken up a hairdresser said "I'm the professional. I know what I'm doing."
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