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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.
I'm constantly terrified about talking TO PEOPLE I HAVE BEEN FRIENDS WITH FOR MY WHOLE LIFE! I can't knock on doors without having a panic attack. I hate social anxiety.
Load More Replies...You hid in the fricking walls for 10 years because you were trying to protect your niece, Bruno. You couldn't say anything without being attacked in some way because people were afraid of you. No s**t. (Username aside, I know how you feel.)
Load More Replies...Social anxiety can actually be crippling. I can't talk to new people. Literally. 9 out of 10 times the words will get stuck in my throat and I can't speak. I'm self conscious about making noises in a quiet environment. I always worry about what I wear and how my hair looks because I feel like people will laugh if I look bad. It's completely destroyed my mental health and I don't know if I will ever be able to fully bounce back.
For what it's worth, here is someone who loves you. Just the way you are, without even knowing you, I love you. I'd hug you if I could. I wish you joy, peace and happiness, now and always.
Load More Replies...Being afraid to eat in public because you are chonky and people are looking at you so you have to have such good manners, and while eating pizza with a knife and fork, you drio it down the from of your white shirt. I'm 54. I've learned better, and blue feel much better about it, but it still bugs me.
Sometimes it helps me to feel less self-conscious by having a sarcastic comment prepared for people offering up their unsolicited opinions. My personal favorite: "fun fact - people who comment on others' eating habits are less likely to die of natural causes"
Load More Replies...The fact that you think we NEED an excuse to avoid being out and about with dickwads like you is actually pretty damn near the CAUSE of the problem Jim.
I sometimes get such anxiety I hear laughter of my coworkers And I Want to explode in rage fit to stop them because I think they discuss me And it feels u fair but deep down There is my sober adult self holding the chain of my emotions And desperatelly trying to hold it down because it knows its Just in my brain, its nothing to be stressed about, I am awesome and it Will pass And mosty I Will make fool of myself And feel Shame if I blew out for nothing
My life got a lot easier when I realized making mistakes is ok. Making goofy mistakes that are obvious to most people is sort of my thing. I embrace it because I know I'm not stupid , I just know my brain works differently and I will make mistakes. I just laugh it off and chalk it up to nothing . I am who I am , and I'm ok with that.
I needed to hear this! Thank you! Going through this right now.
Load More Replies...i have a customer at work that wont let anyone but me serve him (my coworkers are lovely people) because he's known me for years, and i know exactly how to treat him. he needs extra time to tell you his order, he cannot be rushed, otherwise he freaks out and walks away. you need to give him his own time and space. i'm sure my coworkers would do great with him, but he knows me, so i think it's just easier for him to wait for me to serve him
I remember having teenage acne n was bullied by one kid. I developed a new skin mentally n walk around not caring if people looked, (it was severe a little mild really!)
I'd think " You people haven't seen acne before? Grow up! I'm the young one!! Who cares! People are killing other people in the world!.
Load More Replies...I can't approach a group of people even if they are my friends. I've had panic attacks in class over asking teachers for permission to go to the bathroom or get water, and during presentations. When I was 14 and got my first period I didn't tell anyone for months, instead sneaking around and pilfering quarters for tampon machines. I knew I was nonbinary for over a year of painful dysphoria before I came out to my parents when there was no question they'd accept me. So I'd love to have been making that up but no.
My daughter suffers from it. It's not pretty and takes a lot out of her. She has amazing friends and family that understand but it takes her a very long time to build that level of trust with people.
Leaving the thread now to go scream the rage out. Hugs and love sent out to everyone here who is struggling!!
Oral exam in school. You have to stand in front of whole class and answer questions, everyone look at you. I knew answers, but i just couldn't open my mouth a say it.
thank you. i needed that today, and i agree wholly. thats why i sit on this computer instead of talking to a physical person.
Any time I am out somewhere and hear laughter near me, I assume someone is laughing at me. :(
I have to plan days in advance just to walk to the grocery store. And I mean plan. Clothes laid out and a check list of things I need to bring (water, keys, mask, etc.). But, yeah, it's just an excuse.
I used to get so nervous I had to concentrate while walking, right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot...
I was blessed to have friends that knew I wouldn't go in to a restaurant/bar alone even though I was meeting a group. One would be outside or checking the parking lot from a window to make sure I didn't drive away. I was in my 20's. Now I can go anywhere but I still may get that panic, stomach roll, sweaty feeling I just understand what it is.
PS I hate figuring out tips to this day. It's a brain freeze. Even though my peers may look at me with WTF when I ask if I'm leaving enough, I know it's not something they will care about in 5-10 minutes.
Load More Replies...Social Anxiety is NOT an excuse, It is your part of depression that governs your social actions. Certainly not an excuse. Try having to drive 50km to the other side of the City, when you don't even drive into the city, so your cat can get cancer treatment. Leaving home 2 1/2 hours early to hopefully make it on time. The traffic runs well but I still, only JUST make the appointment. All part of Social anxiety.
For 20 years of my life teachers gave me the ultimate cure: "just don't think about it."
I haven’t been diagnosed so I can’t really say that I have social anxiety, but I’m pretty sure I do and it’s scary sometimes.
So nice you had to say it twice ? Stop trolling people and be nice
Load More Replies...Get TF over yourself, whiny MF's.. I get depressed like anyone else, except I don't publicly post it for everyone to see and gain Likes.
"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.
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.
It's good to know I'm not the only one! I keep forgetting things so easily and it's pretty concerning.
The human brain should come with a pause button so we can go off line until we're stronger to face life
Wow I just had a split second of imagining my internal anger being “on my side” and now I cant stop crying. It’s true.
My mom grew up in a toxic family. My grandmother from her side is one of the worst people I've ever met or seen. She racist, homophobic, sexist, anti vax, and just horrible overall. I'm her least favorite grandchild because she likes young kids and boys, and I am neither. And she doesn't even try to hide it. If the other kids (little sister included) have 7 presents at Christmas, I get 4. She'll call a week after my birthday each year and claim she was sick or some other b******t. It's just horrible. She hates me because I remind her of my mom - who btw was apparently supposed to be a boy - and my mom actually resisted her and didn't put up with her s**t. I wish we would cut ties but we can't just tell my sister how horrible she is out of the blue. I just hate her. One day I'm gonna stand up to her if she keeps this s**t up, especially if she starts it up with my sister.
I literally got goosebumps. I really hope someone is having the absolutely best day today!
Yeah, I had to have my mom describe when my depression started to my doctor, since I have been living with it for so long I can't remember a time without it.
I used to be one of the smartest people in my classes, but I don't remember as much as easily and I've lost almost all work ethic. Of course my school doesn't give a s**t so I have to just power through it.
omg one time a cashier saw me buying 9 bars of chocolate and said "hey is everything ok do you need a friend i am here if you need me!" i broke down crying
This is me, except people treat me like a genius when they want work out of me, and like an idiot when I want a break
I have apologised many times to my kids. I'm not perfect and have made many mistakes.
This is so relatable. I never planned to live into my 20s and now I'm 31, my life never got any better and I've achieved literally nothing but life just keeps happening
😉 start punching back. Tell people exactly that before telling them to eff off.
That’s a great affirmation, I’d like to start using it. Be patient with yourself. These things didn’t happen overnight and they take awhile to heal. Give yourself all the time you need.
I don't like saying "I'm good" since I'm not, so I reply with something that translates to "coping" and is kinda informal, literally means "pulling". I often get a "uh don't say that!" to what I reply "You asked, I'm just being honest." Most times they don't ask further, I hate that greeting because when you reply with your real feelings people get mad and really don't care about what you're going through. I'm tired of faking to be ok when I clearly am not.
I found lockdown and masks really difficult during covid because it sent my hyper-vigilance into hyper drive.
I remember being about four years old and crying in terror because I had just seen my first big waterfall and it was loud and scary. Everything is so big when you're that age, and so many things are confusing and intimidating, plus you're basically defenceless. When you keep that in mind, it makes sense that little kids scream and cry and get upset over things that seem trivial to you.
Only recently have I had to explain to someone why I leave gatherings early and undetected. I've run out of energy and I being to feel overwhelmed so I need to go home and sit in the dark, alone and listen to some tunes to feel better.
I am currently close to crying while on the couch with two very loving chihuahuas snuggling with me. They are not mine. I am not in my house XD.
As messed up as it sounds, while I wouldn't be healed, I'd feel better knowing that her death meant that she couldn't cause future damage.
The top 2 are them when they're on camera, the bottom 2 are... well...
...thank you for understanding, machine. you have no idea how much i needed that.
however many people who have not delt with a depression cannot relate to it, and hence they cannot understand what you are going through, and hence they can have a hard time accepting the limitions that it puts on people. Having to constantly hear bad advice like "chear up", "just put on a smile", "why don't you just run a mile -that always cheers me up" etc. can feel like such a big burden that many people find it easier to just stay away from the subject all togheter, in order to avoid the feeling of being so alone in their "wierdness".
I'm with ya on this one. "You're so good at making friends, don't worry!" - My mom. Um... no, I'm not actually. taking my anxiety, depression, ADD and ADHD, and introversion into account, I'm really not.
yes but sometimes you have to chill in order to be able to do just half of what is on there. Rest will have to come sooner or later no matter what you do, and it is better to do it in a controlled manor that e.g. falling asleep behind a steering wheel and crash into a young couple and their kids.
I am often told I'm too polite by quite a few people. This doesn't include my anger outbursts though. But I'm talking about politeness like letting people cut in front of me, open doors for people, always moving out the way for syndrome coming the opposite directing, use my manners, apologise for everything, asking are you sure all the time, asking someone a huge favour when in fact it's small etc.
yea, my overthinking self saw that from a mile away. Started in middle school, still continues to this day. I always get sad that I have to be ok with people who will probably leave eventually
Precisely all the things I am constantly apologising for, then getting mad BECAUSE I am apologising, followed by deep doubts about whether I have it all wrong as usual, and those who want an apology are always right... sheesh...what a cycle.
yeah but this is super high stress for those of us with toxic dependent parents who were expected to constantly feed our parents ego from the time we could talk. when people start expecting that when you're 4, it's easy to feel like the person you're talking to doesn't believe you or trust you, and that has an emotional cost.
... and no one will understand it anyway, but will just give bad advice instead.
or to each other for that matter. Thinking that your parents like/love one of your siblings more than you, can litterally ruin a life in a single sentence, requirering years of theraputic work to repair what was broken in seconds.
That's why the little "I'm glad you could make it" helps a lot. I don't get that but I've seen it happen. Lol
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!
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!