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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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We Joke About Our Mental Health And Insecurities 🥲😂
also Not Funny: People’s Weight Or Physical Features In General, Someone’s Financial Status Or Lack Of, Death Or Suicide.
anything I Missed? - @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'mma have to ask everyone to take this to the top. Rain upvotes! Please. Thank you.

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Like Most Of Us, I Grew Up In A Very Dysfunctional Family. Both My Parents Died In My Early 40’s And I Absolutely Don’t Feel Any Grief From Either Of Their Deaths.
what I Do Feel Grief Is From The Trauma I Had To Survive As A Child From Absentee Parents That Provided Barely Any Love Or Support. I Also Feel Grief For The Mental Health Issues That Developed In My Childhood That I Carry Into Today.
you Don’t Have To Love Your Family If You Don’t Want To. They Should Be Accountable And Not Be Given Grace Just Because They Are Blood. Don’t Feel Bad If You Walk Away From A Family Relationship To Preserve Your Mental Health.
may Is National Mental Health Month, So Be Kind To Your Mind And Don’t Take Any Bullshit From Anyone. - @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the case of toxic people, family or not, cutting them out of your life really makes a difference.

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I’m Not Sure If This Is True, But In My Heart Of Hearts I Sure Want It To Be.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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).

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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.

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Tw: Suicide
my Oldest Son Kenny Died Of Suicide At Age 25. It’s Almost Eleven Years Ago And The Pain Of The Loss Is Just As Fresh.
unfortunately There Was No Mental Health Support For People Like Him 11 Years Ago. In His Honor And To Provide To People That Suffer Just As He Did, Including Ourselves, @asafeplaceinsideyourhead Was Born.
everyday We Want You To Know You Are Heard, Seen, And Supported.
grateful You’re Still Here On This Day In 2021. Please Keep Hope, Our Dm’s Are Open, We’re Listening.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. i am fed up of people who have never suffered from depression but declare suicides as cowards.

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I Mean That’s It, End Of Story.
being Traumatized Wasn’t Designed To Make You Stronger. I Was Designed To Break You Down And Steal Your Joy.
if You’ve Come Out On The Other Side, It Wasn’t A Happy Accident, It’s Because You Did The Work And Lifted Your Self Above And Beyond.
you Are Fucking Amazing.
@therealjoirizarry
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#fridaynightfeels #survivor #traumasurvivor #traumaandaddictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #itsoknottodrink #healingjourney #selfcarefirst #youarestrongerthanyouthink #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #mentalhealthrecovery #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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

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.

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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.

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Tw: Suicide
we Understand Suicide Is Not A Joking Matter. Neither Is Depression Or Any Mental Health Issue You May Be Battling Today.
people Still Don’t Have A Good Grasp On The Depth Of The Energy It Takes To Fight Our Mental Health Issues Every Day. If It Isn’t Happening To Them It Just Isn’t Real.
if You Got Up Today And All You Manage To Do Is Brush Your Teeth, That’s Ok. Hang In There Warrior!
if You Are In Austin Tx Reach Out To The Mental Health Hotline 512-472-Help Or Nationally 1-800-273-Talk Or Text Home To 741741
normalise Talking About Mental Health.
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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I’m Not Even A Kid And I Want This Mental Health Day Off 🤟🏽
kids Should Be Encouraged To Express Their Emotions, Good Or Bad, And Parents Should Honor Those Feelings As Real. One Of My Sons Recently Confessed To Me That All Those Stomach Aches He Went To The Nurses Office At School With When He Was A Kid Was Actually Anxiety But He Didn’t Know How To Name It. Obviously I Feel Like A Failure As A Parent For Not Giving Him A Voice With His Real Emotions, Until He Was Older.
parents, How Do You Encourage Transparency In Your Children And Support Their Mental Health Needs? - @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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As A Boomer I’m Ashamed Of My Generation And Their Mindset.
as A Mom Of Two Millennial Sons, I Hear You. Not Even Taking Into Consideration The Mental Health Issues That Come From Living Life In Anxiety Because Of Life. @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You need to work harder". "You need to give up on the lattes". "You need to .............."

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#17

You Deserved A Childhood Experience That Wasn’t Full Of Fear And Learning How To Be Strong.
we All Deserve A Life Where We Are Supported And Respected. We Deserve To Be Seen And Heard Without Judgment. As A Child First, But Also As A Grownup.
i’m Sorry If Your Childhood Experience Had To Make You “Strong”. I’m Sorry If You Never Felt Safe.
just Know You Are Not Alone. - @therealjoirizarry
@yourginganinja On Twitter
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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This Is Me…i Dive Into Self Loathing So Much When I Make A Mistake. This May Not Match Everyone’s Feelings But I Am Such A Perfectionist To A Fault That I Just Wanna Be Good At Everything I Do. I Focus On What I Did Wrong So Much That It Almost Becomes An Obsession. I’ve Been Managing It By Letting Things Go, Or Trying To At Least. Any One Else Feeling Like This? - @tanner_hamilton22
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This post is about me and I accept it....it's true. P.S. I'm not a doctor, my parents are still disappointed.

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Or If You Were Suppose To Start Something At 2 Pm And Now It’s 2:05 Pm So You Have To Wait A Day, Maybe Six To Actually Start It 🤷‍♀️
why Do I Do This…… @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I felt this to my very core. Not to mention the loss of sleep over the associate anxiety.

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I Like This Idea So Much More Than Being Told That Toxic People Are Attracted To Empaths. It Literally Puts The Blame On Me For Attracting Them.
hard Facts Is The Empath In Me Keeps Them Around. Because The Broken Should Help The Broken, Right? No… We Shouldn’t, At The Expense Of Healing Ourselves. We Can’t Heal Toxicity In Others. Try To Recognize It And Learn To Walk Away.
don’t Let The Good In You Be Taken For Granted. And Work On Fixing Yourself First Before You Try To Fix Others. You Deserve The Love 💗 You Give To Everyone Else. - @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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There’s Nothing We Take More Seriously Than Suicide Prevention And Awareness.
having Lost My Son 11 Years Ago To Death By Suicide, We Created A Safe Space For People To Talk About Their Emotion And Their Mental Health Issues To Feel Seen And Heard. We Are Already Strong But The Louder We Get Our Voices Cannot Be Silenced And We Are Raising Mental Health Awareness With Each And Every Post, Like, Comment And Share. Thank You, Community.
please Take This Post Seriously. And Take Mental Health Seriously.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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i Thought I Was Just An Undercover Introvert 🤷‍♀️
i Am The Oldest Of Six Children, Essentially The Third Parent, But Even Growing Up I Tended To Try To Find As Much Alone Time As Possible To “Problem Solve”, I Wasn’t Able To Lean On The Adults Around Me To Take Charge.
do You Isolate Or Collaborate In Times Of Anxiety?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. Never really thought about that. Was relentlessly bullied as a child and teachers/parents always ignored and brushed under the carpet. I always bury problems deep now, work through in my own space and never tell anyone.

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Ugh This Apology Tour Happened At Least Twice A Month For Me. This Hit Home For Me, It May Not Hit Home For Everyone But Damn I Low Key Hate Telling People I’m Depressed Sometimes, It’s Like Do They Even Care Or Will They Even Listen. I’ve Gotten A Lot Better Over The Years Finding Mental Health Support And Love And Trust But I Used To Never Show Up To Things I Committed To. Guess We Can Call It Growth Lol. -Tanner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As though you had a choice to be depressed when in reality you were having very serious mental health issues.

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I Find It’s A Delicate Balance In Life. Also, Trying To Find A New Therapist Is So Difficult. Why Is Getting Help This Damn Hard I Don’t Get It? - @tanner_hamilton22
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Especially Those Of Us Who Are Really Good At Hiding Our Mental Health Issues.
or The Empathic Ones Who Take On Everyone’s Mental Health Energy And Drain Their Own Wellness.
or When You’re The Strong One, And Always Say I’m Fine.
one Day You’re Gonna Break, And It’s Gonna Be Ugly, For Yourself And The People Around You.
do A Personal Mental Health Check Daily, Take A Few Minutes To Take Deep Breath’s. Give Yourself Some Space And Most Of All Give Yourself Some Grace.
we See You, And You Are Not Alone - @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretending not to be depressed is exhausting and then one day the energy it takes isn't there

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Posted This To My Personal Instagram Cause I’m Suffering From A Lot Of Self Hate/Loathing Today But This Account Is Like A Diary To Me So I’m Just Gunna Rant A Second. My Potential Relationships Effect My Mental Health So Much. Everyone Is Deserving Of Love, Even If Us Ourselves Don’t Think So. I Can Be So Hard On Myself. I Beat Myself Up Constantly. Lately I’ve Had Thoughts Of “Am I Good Enough”, “Am I Ugly/Not Good Looking”. Things Cross My Mind That Are So Negative But I Have To Put The Love Into Myself That I Want From Others. This Is Me Rambling Because I Am Struggling Today, I Hope Everyone Has Had A Good Day. - @tanner_hamilton22
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#33

I Realized Tonight I’m Tapped Out From 2021. Like Physically, Mental, Socially.
my Battery Can’t Even Be Jumpstarted At This Point.
from The Level Of One, Barely Burnt Out, To Burnt Out Beyond Belief, Where You At?
me…. Im Literally On 🔥
- @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I realized I burnt out at the beginning of the year but I'm still going and (sort of) fine!

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I Don’t Think The Feeling Can Be Conveyed Any Clearer That What
@life_after_agoraphobia Says Down Below 👇🏼 …. Sensory Overload Makes My Brain Feel Like It’s On Fire And I’m About To Combust. It Literally Physically Hurts.
🗣 @life_after_agoraphobia
why Does This Make So Much Sense To Me. Like How Do You Explain (Without Sounding Like An Asshole) That Even The Objects Around Me Are Too Loud!!!! It’s Like Someone Has Turned The Volume Up On Everything, So Much So That Even Movement Begins To Annoy Me. I Hate Sensory Overload So Much. I Hate The Fact That I Come Across Like A Grumpy Bitch When It’s Happening. It’s Super Frustrating. Who’s With Me? ♥️
i’m With You …. @therealjoirizarry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son says "Wait! I'm in the blender......" Thats his way of saying full stop and he will let us know when he feels OK to continue.

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

Your son is very smart and self-aware. you are an incredible parent to realize what this means and that he is asking for help.

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

I got this and recognised when I was young that I needed time out, so I read copiously in a quiet place. Even though a large number of my family, including my mom, are teachers; nobody realised anything. It wasn't till I was 52 that I was diagnosed with HFASD/Aspergers and my mind sort of went, Oh so that's why. I always though that I was odd because I occasionally had to leave a shop/crowded area because I just felt like I was drowning.

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

So glad you finally found a explanation and wasn't still left wondering why. I've had several experiences with this as well. My fibromyalgia also makes my body and skin too sensitive for touch. For my clothes, my cat hurting to get on my lap, a paw will feel like it's bruising my bones as well, and for a human to touch me or sit against me. It's horrifying at times to feel that what you need the most, is what hurts the most. Like snuggles with your cat or grandson. It's hard.

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

I got in a big fight with my parents over this. They didn't understand and I couldn't express it amidst the overload. Ended in a screaming match and some suicidal thoughts.

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

I’m sorry to hear that :( we understand don’t worry, don’t let those thoughts get too loud. Need you here please and thank you 🧡

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

MUST YOU BREATHE SO LOUD? I live alone. I don't usually have the TV or radio on. I sit in silence and it is GLORIOUS. I have to listen to people and TVs and traffic and other stuff all day at work. I want my home to be a quiet sanctuary. I use ear plugs every night when I sleep. If I could live in a cave or under ground, I would.

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

Awe, bless. I understand. I have a feather pillow that feels cool and put it over my face, head, ears, with my nose sticking out, and try to sleep it off when it's really bad, in a cool dark room.

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

God... I'm allways on overload and counting the years until is ok to exit the world...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can really relate to that, my autism is something most people in my life don't know about/understand, so I have to try and act like a functioning person and do my schoolwork while not curling up into a ball and crying. Honestly, im lucky I don't live in a big city 😅

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have severe sensory issues, touching certain things can cause me to (in light cases) get shivers down my spine, and in the bad days, cause a panic attack, I’ve been doing stuff all day and my sensory issue is at its peak rn and someone got aggravated that wasn’t doing something fast enough so I finished it and went into my bathroom and cried. People need to realize that people go through this, we are not “lazy” we’re going into sensory overload and can’t take the sound or feel sweeping. We can hurt. We can take a break.. if you would just let us without making us feel bad about it

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

If I'm in a tenuous state of mind, sensory overload will push me over the edge. My obnoxious neighbor who kept blowing up my phone learned this about me.

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

Have you considered being high as a kite, permanently? Won't do you any worse than any work...

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advice5cents
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ear plugs can help.a little, even when there's no noise. I think it's a pressure thing, like a weighted blanket. And I assume we ALL have sleep masks, bc we're not amateurs!

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

I'm kinda opposite to this. Things constantly touching my ears is a deff no go, weighed blanket would hurt my sides even more than a normal one (can't sleep spooning, can't even have a normal blanket all the way on top of me sometimes). Sleep mask is the only one of these that's sort of ok, but I already have the CPAP on my face, so getting a sleep mask there as well would be difficult.

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

My daughter gets over-loaded a lot since she is ASD. We try to learn what causes the problem and minimize it, but I (ordinary type) still cannot understand what she experiences until she lets me know something is too much.

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

I'm not alone, good to know. Everything matches, even the toes (specially before sleep)

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

I have a friend staying with me and she talks to loud does all her work calls on loud speaker and up high! The clicking of her computer mouse is like fingers on a blackboard! Having to stay out of my own home !!

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

huh...ok that explains a lot. i thought I was just...particular about stuff

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

How about just saying it? "Give me a moment, there is too much going on right now. If it can wait, I prefer to deal with your topic later" ...is a perfectly valid request, that most people should respect. Try it, and you will realise that most issues do not need to be delt with right at this moment, and the timing of when it was put on your table was in fact rather arbitrary - It just happened at this time because it fit into the schedule of the poser. Everbody gets overloaded from time to time (I know I Know, if you are especially sensitive it takes less to tricker you, and it will happen more often), but I think that everybody has at least experienced it happening once, so they can relate to the feeling, and know that you must be left alone when, for whatever reason, you are in that state.

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

I appreciate what you are saying but when I reach *OVERLOAD* I don't have the computing power available to consider a reasonable response like the one in your example. It just isn't a possibility. It's either 'Arrggh!' or even a physical response like banging your head into the monitor or wall. I reached this state once because my wife - whom I adore - handed me a letter to put away. A letter! 'Arrggh!' and a total shutdown. Maybe that's extreme or maybe it's the tip of iceberg, I don't know. All I know is that that's my experience.

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this May Not Resonate With Everyone But With My Mental Health Fluctuations, I Sometimes Find Myself Talking To Myself Like This. Depression Is A Beast, And It’s Been One I’ve Been Trying To Tackle For A While. I Feel Alone In This, Does Anyone Have Any Similar Thoughts? - @tanner_hamilton22
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cope with my suicidal thoughts by planning out super elaborate suicide methods i could never possibly pull off.

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Posted This Before But I Feel It Tonight. Making Small Talk Is So Hard For Me, I Feel Strongly It Always Ends In The Conversation Dying And My Anxiety Has Me Wondering If I Said Something Wrong. I’ve Been Working On Communication But I Can Only Give So Much So I’ve Decided To Tell People As Nicely As I Can “We Don’t Have To Make Small Talk, I Promise I Won’t Find It Rude If The Conversation Ends Here. We Don’t Have To Do This”. It’s Freed Up A Lot Of Time For Me To Work On My Mental Health But I Had A Ton Of Anxiety Getting To The Point Where I Could Say The Above Statement. What Are Your Thoughts? - @tanner_hamilton22
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's me at the moment. I'm also still trying to get into a good routine now I'm studying.

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I’m The Proud Momma Of A Son @tanner_hamilton22 That Started A Movement To Start A Mental Health Conversation And Provide Support. Although I’m Not Your Generation I’m Here With In The Trenches To Break The Cycle.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our generation is the one that's dealing with wake up calls for everything that has been wrong. We're fed up with toxic people, toxic masculinity, homophobia, gender discrimination, glass ceilings. I think it's a hard time to live but it's a historic time to watch and enjoy.

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Anyone Else Ever Feel This Way? I Get Super Anxious When Someone Says “Can I Talk To You About Something, It Will Have To Be Later Though”….like Why Not Now Lol. I Have Bad Anxiety And Think The Worst When I’m Awaiting Conversations….most Of The Time It’s Not Even Bad. Why Does My Brain Work Like This??? - @tanner_hamilton22
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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. :(

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Who Else’s Wishes They Had That Cycle?
i Had One Of Those Mini Meltdown Sessions Today, Myself, It Felt So Damn Good.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol I never thought about that before, good on you washing machine. Next time that'll surely make me chuckle.

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How Did Everyone Sleep? To Be Honest, When I Have Anxiety And Can’t Sleep I Feel Like I Experience A Bit Of Mania The Next Day. Like That On Top Of The World I Got This Feeling, All Until I Get Home At Night And I Realize How Exhausted I Am And How I Should Really Try To Fix My Sleep Schedule. I Should Put My Phone Down When I Try To Go To Bed. 🤪 - @tanner_hamilton22
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