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This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Memes That Should Probably Be Discussed With A Therapist (50 Pics)
When you’re in that miserable state of mind, sometimes a single meme can put a smile on your face. Luckily, one Austin, Texas-based non-profit community outreach organization is notorious for making hilarious memes out of relatable, often not too bright moments of our lives. So welcome to the safe place to talk about hard things, quoting our beloved Dr. Phil.
Known as “A Safe Place Inside your Head,” this Instagram page is “meeting people where they are at” and making them feel less lonely. It covers anything from mood swings and depression to social anxiety and past trauma, which no one is probably immune to. Today, we selected some of the funniest and, for that matter, most soul-soothing memes because laughter is the best medicine, even if you don’t feel like taking it.
And please know that no matter what you or your loved one is facing right now, you deserve to be connected to help. Browse here to connect to resources and here for a list of suicide hotlines available in your country.
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I'mma have to ask everyone to take this to the top. Rain upvotes! Please. Thank you.
That's why I love the internet. You can ask the stupidest or most inappropriate questions and it's more than likely that : 1- someone has already asked the same question or 2- someone will gladly give you an answer. At the same time there will always be that someone who will bash you for anything you might say or do (too ugly, too pretty, too fat, too skinny, etc).
To find out more about the internet’s beloved project A Safe Place Inside your Head, which currently has 773k followers on Instagram, we reached out to the creators behind it. We spoke with Tanner Hamilton, the CEO at A Safe Place Inside Your Head, who said that he and his mom Joanne “created this non profit in honor of my brother who passed away from suicide.”
Hamilton added that “We wanted to raise awareness around his death and for his memory to live on through helping others.” He is the original founder of the non-profit and brought Joanne into the project later on.
Going through hard times definitely didn't make me stronger. It made me sadder and a lot more fragile and took away a lot of my faith in things.
When asked how the creator of A Safe Place Inside Your Head would best describe the audience who follows their page, Tanner said: “it is a group of like-minded people who want a community where they do not feel alone in their thoughts. We talk about the ugly side of mental health in a relatable way.”
The success of A Safe Place Inside Your Head has to do with relatable memes that hit close to home for many people browsing online. “We make some, we get some from the internet and meme publishers who want to support the cause,” Tanner said when asked how they select content to share on the page, “It is a group effort,” he added.
I will admit that when my depression was at its lowest (besides suicide attempt). I didn't brush my teeth, brush my hair or showered in over 2 weeks. It was all just too hard.
Why does his expression match that statement perfectly. Lol. Good on you eagle.
I remember mom picking me up early from school in 4th grade to go see the 1st Star Trek movie. Still one of the best school memories, ever.
I wish social anxiety was an excuse. It has ruined so much of my life.
"You need to work harder". "You need to give up on the lattes". "You need to .............."
I needed people who actually cared about me and wouldn't ditch me on the playground for someone else and leave me alone without any friends for the rest of the year at the drop of a hat
This post is about me and I accept it....it's true. P.S. I'm not a doctor, my parents are still disappointed.
I felt this to my very core. Not to mention the loss of sleep over the associate anxiety.
Sometimes I question myself if I’m a toxic person. I may hurt others without realizing it. I really want to change to be a better person
One time when I was at my lowest I was driving around and contemplating where to park and potentially take my own life. An older gentleman was walking down the back road I was on with his wife and he turned and smiled at me with the most genuine smile I'd seen. His wife turned and did the same and they both waved. That couple saved my life by just showing me a moment of genuine humanity by smiling. Guilt was what drove me to want to die. This post made me remember this.
I'm glad that couple was there for you. Amazing to think they don't even know. They were just being themselves. We never know how little moments of kindness might affect others. I'm glad you're still here, Kimi. I'm glad I'm still here too. I hope we're both able to remember how it feels to be up, when we're down. <3
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In my teenage years I thought a lot about suicide. The only reason I didn't do it was because I didn't want to make my parents bury their child.
I don't like this message, because for many it's just not true. When you're THAT depressed, you don't care about staying alive or you, because you mean nothing to yourself, but the thought of upsetting others can be a huge slamming of the brakes. Not to say that's always the case either, you have to treat people as individuals and stop looking for a "solve-all" answer
I'm suicide prevention trained and this is the first thing they teach you - do not guilt trip someone suicidal or ask them to imagine how their suicide will make other people feel. They are overwhelmed already and it is the wrong thing to do. It can push people further over the edge. So this message is correct.
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Staying alive only for others isn't sustainable. That was what kept me here for so long, that was the only thing. Because my dearest wish for myself was to be gone, but I couldn't do that to my family. But it came to a point where I got so close to not being able to handle it, I was so close to making an attempt anyway. When you're feeling that much pain you can only bear it for so long and you need to get help, you can't live without hope that life will get better. Hope that I will have a happy life is the biggest, most important difference between before and after I got medication.
I hate people who think people who commit suicide are going to hell ( or whatever punishment place they believe they in). People who are depressed or suicidal are just angels that are tired of their life on earth and most likely it's not their fault anyways.
Just pointing out here that the main reason anyone believes that is because suicide, even if it's the murder of yourself, is still murder. And since you're dead, you can't seek forgiveness for it. Source: both the Catechism of the Catholic Church and someone who spent a lot of time thinking about it.
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If I could upvote this more than once I would upvote it a million times
for me it went hand in hand. It was my brother A, loving me and telling me he would miss me AND B, me realizing how much it would hurt him if I did.
I’m sorry but… does anyone know what to tell them? I’ve had to talk people off the edge before and I may have to again. I just never know what to say.
Yes, you can be suicide prevention trained - I am. The main thing is to ask them not to do it right now - to try and make them safe in that moment. Many suicides are impulsive. Ask if they've been in this position before and if so, how did they get through it? Is there a person that they feel safe with? Do they have a support worker or crisis team? Do they have a specific plan or the means to do it? Be open and willing to really listen and work with them to get them professional help.
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my ex used to tell me that i shouldnt, for him. hes still in my life but im realising what a horrible person he was but then again, i dont wanna believe it. recently he said i should do it if i wanted to..
I was told by someone that I shouldn’t pretend my life is so hard when it could be so much worse. I was also told that I was stupid for being insecure and that I ‘pissed them off’ when I by being ‘mentally blind’. Maybe the person was trying to help but it made me feel a lot worse and I started to feel guilty for annoying them and for talking about my problems. But you shouldn’t ever have to feel like that. If people are treating you like that that is wrong.
In my own case, the presence of my new baby while I had severe postpartum depression, was just enough to keep me from doing myself in. I knew I was needed. It was a motivation to get the medical help and counselling I needed and now that baby is 26 yo and I'm glad that I stuck around. Kindness of others and feeling needed are strong safety nets that help us get through the bleakness of life.
Man I feel this one. My mother in law (we're super close like mother/daughter) told me a whole guilt trip about not killing myself and because of ~list of names~ and how she didn't say it to make me feel bad. She did it so many times that I finally just went off. I flat out told her "no offense but I can't live for you or anyone else. I need to live for myself otherwise I'll end up back where I started". She got really quiet and that's when I realized I was going to be in the car with her for another hour and a half. So awkward. She apologized after a little bit and so did I. And I feel like we're closer for it. I could've been more tactful in my phrasing but I said what I needed to and she didn't take it personally.
Guilt is already in the mix to begin with. Nobody needs anymore piled on
They need to be mentally safe and know that there's someone there that cares and will listen to them and take them seriously instead of judging them. I wish more people had someone like that.
Honestly, during the last few months I've been in a very bad state, and multiple times I've been seriously wanting to commit suicide. The ONLY thing that has stopped me is my twin brother- I couldn't hurt him like that.
Could someone give me examples, cause I'm new to this. A good friend of mine tried to commit suicide recently, and I felt hopeless cause I didn't know say or do anything to convince them. The best I did, what I thought was right, was to at least make them laugh or smile. I don't know what it was, but it was like with each little chuckle they gave was the leverage I needed to let myself know that there is hope. That they may not go through with it. But of course, that's not always the case. Then when I got home, I cried...a lot, my mom called the school to maybe help, and really all I could do was wait. Which was the absolute worst. I went mute for a while. Didn't feel like talking and it hurt when I did. By far one of THE most scariest things I went through. Thankfully, they didn't go through with it. They are still alive to this day. But yea...anyone can help?
I have many, many patients who have stayed alive for their loved ones when they couldn't do it for themselves.
See this is why I haven’t died yet. I always go, but how will it affect this person or this person and then I go but why do I care how it will affect them I’ll be dead. Then I think what happens if I don’t die and then I realise how embarrassing that would be so really the only reason I haven’t committed suicide is social anxiety
I disagree . Knowing what suicide does to others first hand , kept me alive through some seriously tough times . You're usually willing to do more for others than you are for yourself .
I didn't say it was official psychological advice. I'm sure some are pushed over the edge by added guilt ... but some won't ever take that step because it matters too much that they will be destroying people they love , or leaving people behind that need them. I was diagnosed with clinical depression 39 years ago. I've known many people with mental illness and raised two children with mental illness . Don't ever assume because a book says things are one way , that that is the only way they can be. It will keep you from seeing other possibilities.
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As though you had a choice to be depressed when in reality you were having very serious mental health issues.
My mom says she had anxiety but I don't think she understands how serious mine really is
Pretending not to be depressed is exhausting and then one day the energy it takes isn't there
I'm so very appreciative and grateful that I have a hubby like that. He has dealt with so much with me and my depression. He has supported me and loved me throughout everything.
Yeah I realized I burnt out at the beginning of the year but I'm still going and (sort of) fine!
I cope with my suicidal thoughts by planning out super elaborate suicide methods i could never possibly pull off.
That's me at the moment. I'm also still trying to get into a good routine now I'm studying.
I'll also lose a lot of sleep...so its best we discuss it right now.
This is what happens when you grow up being told to suppress your emotions and never to ask for help or let on that you're hurting because that's "weak". It's so bloody sad. :(
Lol I never thought about that before, good on you washing machine. Next time that'll surely make me chuckle.
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This was... I feel very called out. I've been having a lot of problems recently. Good to know I'm not alone I guess.
If I recall correctly, you're either a dragon, a ship, or a young girl from Texas. And if you are that last one, know that I, a vampire who used to live in Texas, am rooting for you. I hope you get the help you need much sooner than I did.
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I relate to most of these, I'm more f'ed up than I thought, which was quite a lot. Virtual hugs to all of you, I'll go hug a plushie or something, I need some comfort...
What is that called when your sitting and everything’s normal and then all of a sudden everything is rushing at you. The noise, the colors the fan in the other room. Wind outside, dog sleeping next to me, everything is rushing at me and then the feeling goes away in around 5-10 minutes. But while it’s happening it feels like forever. Stop the rushing. Stop everything During the rush my heart feels like it wants to leave my body. Sound is waaay more acute. I get shakes and I can’t pay attention to anyth8ng because everything is rushing into me. It makes my arms and legs want to spaz out but also doing that might hurt so I don’t do it. But once it stops it’s like it never happened. I get these at least 3 times a week. It’s like in the movie jaws when he sees the shark attack and the camera pans into the main characters face while it pans out everything around him. Vertigo style filming but in me.
I do not know. It sounds like some sort of anxiety for me. Please go to a professional.
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I couldn't even get through this post. I've suffered anxiety/depression most of my life, and I've had close "friends" tell me I'm just not trying hard enough, I'm boring because I'm anxious, etc. People need to know what it's really like for people like us.
I’m glad you are taking care of yourself (by not finishing the post when you realized it was too much). I hope you also have kind and supportive people in your life Louie, it can make such a difference in ones quality of life. Thinking about it now, being kind to oneself can make a difference too. May your suffering be eased, may you know peace💕
Load More Replies... On one hand, I like being of the buffer generation who recognises and stops the toxic s**t being passed on and puts a stop to it reaching the next generation, on the other hand I would occasionally like to be able to scream at the (generally) older person being toxic that they need to stop being a f*****g toxic person and then be able to force them to get therapy.
I read some of those posts thinking "yep, been there" but then on most i think "damn that's also me. That's me right now. I didn't think about this. So it's not normal?" And that way I went from "I used to be depressed but ok now" to "I am still in deep sheet" Now it's 3am and I went to bathroom pretending to take a shower so my man won't hear me crying... Think I gonna look for some therapy near me, but not now, on the weekend maybe or the next one, couse you know, I don't have time to worry about myself right now...
I'll sit by your side while you're on the phone organising things
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I could not read the posts any further. For a person with depression and bipolar disorder it's just too much to take.
*makes supportive noises to acknowledge how good it is to have clear boundaries*
Load More Replies... Honestly, as a teen who struggles with anxiety, depression, and adhd, this felt waaayy too real. I have coping mechanisms for most of my issues, but being an adult sounds so scary, and complicated. I dont know if i can do that with all my...things... I remeber once I asked my mom if she ever thought about hypothetical things and she said 'no, my brain is just too full of all the things I need to do to think about things like that.' and that just sounds so hard. Like sometimes I just wonder whats the point lol yall are my therapist now
Given how I've been feeling lately, I can relate deeply to most of these.
I have one thing to say, and it's: where in the world are these people getting these great and wise therapists at? I feel more seen by this post than my actual therapy sessions lol
"121 ➡️➡️FUNNY⬅️⬅️???? MEMES...."??!! NONE OF THESE ARE FUNNY!! More like reality checks!
This was... I feel very called out. I've been having a lot of problems recently. Good to know I'm not alone I guess.
If I recall correctly, you're either a dragon, a ship, or a young girl from Texas. And if you are that last one, know that I, a vampire who used to live in Texas, am rooting for you. I hope you get the help you need much sooner than I did.
Load More Replies... I relate to most of these, I'm more f'ed up than I thought, which was quite a lot. Virtual hugs to all of you, I'll go hug a plushie or something, I need some comfort...
What is that called when your sitting and everything’s normal and then all of a sudden everything is rushing at you. The noise, the colors the fan in the other room. Wind outside, dog sleeping next to me, everything is rushing at me and then the feeling goes away in around 5-10 minutes. But while it’s happening it feels like forever. Stop the rushing. Stop everything During the rush my heart feels like it wants to leave my body. Sound is waaay more acute. I get shakes and I can’t pay attention to anyth8ng because everything is rushing into me. It makes my arms and legs want to spaz out but also doing that might hurt so I don’t do it. But once it stops it’s like it never happened. I get these at least 3 times a week. It’s like in the movie jaws when he sees the shark attack and the camera pans into the main characters face while it pans out everything around him. Vertigo style filming but in me.
I do not know. It sounds like some sort of anxiety for me. Please go to a professional.
Load More Replies... I couldn't even get through this post. I've suffered anxiety/depression most of my life, and I've had close "friends" tell me I'm just not trying hard enough, I'm boring because I'm anxious, etc. People need to know what it's really like for people like us.
I’m glad you are taking care of yourself (by not finishing the post when you realized it was too much). I hope you also have kind and supportive people in your life Louie, it can make such a difference in ones quality of life. Thinking about it now, being kind to oneself can make a difference too. May your suffering be eased, may you know peace💕
Load More Replies... On one hand, I like being of the buffer generation who recognises and stops the toxic s**t being passed on and puts a stop to it reaching the next generation, on the other hand I would occasionally like to be able to scream at the (generally) older person being toxic that they need to stop being a f*****g toxic person and then be able to force them to get therapy.
I read some of those posts thinking "yep, been there" but then on most i think "damn that's also me. That's me right now. I didn't think about this. So it's not normal?" And that way I went from "I used to be depressed but ok now" to "I am still in deep sheet" Now it's 3am and I went to bathroom pretending to take a shower so my man won't hear me crying... Think I gonna look for some therapy near me, but not now, on the weekend maybe or the next one, couse you know, I don't have time to worry about myself right now...
I'll sit by your side while you're on the phone organising things
Load More Replies... I could not read the posts any further. For a person with depression and bipolar disorder it's just too much to take.
*makes supportive noises to acknowledge how good it is to have clear boundaries*
Load More Replies... Honestly, as a teen who struggles with anxiety, depression, and adhd, this felt waaayy too real. I have coping mechanisms for most of my issues, but being an adult sounds so scary, and complicated. I dont know if i can do that with all my...things... I remeber once I asked my mom if she ever thought about hypothetical things and she said 'no, my brain is just too full of all the things I need to do to think about things like that.' and that just sounds so hard. Like sometimes I just wonder whats the point lol yall are my therapist now
Given how I've been feeling lately, I can relate deeply to most of these.
I have one thing to say, and it's: where in the world are these people getting these great and wise therapists at? I feel more seen by this post than my actual therapy sessions lol
"121 ➡️➡️FUNNY⬅️⬅️???? MEMES...."??!! NONE OF THESE ARE FUNNY!! More like reality checks!
