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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.
As though you had a choice to be depressed when in reality you were having very serious mental health issues.
😥 I'm so sorry you've been through such a tough time 💖 *hugs* I hope you've gotten help and are in a better place now.
Load More Replies...I'm a man. I have mental health issues that make it difficult to navigate my day to day life, but not impossible. I've been down the dark path this poor man went a few times, but never took the last step. I'm in therapy now, and I'm working on constructive ways to get better. I am not ashamed to say that I need help, and that I'm getting help.
It takes a strong man to be honest with himself. It takes a strong man to recognize that he needs help and actively seeks it. I send you hugs and wish you joy. Keep being brave. There is a better life waiting for you.
Load More Replies...This is so horrible. Our society is getting really f****d up. Pls if ur going through something talk to someone, i swear it may make you feel better. Who gives a s**t about being “manly” or “just grow up or be a man” YOUR MENTAL HEALTH COMES FIRST.♥️
How, when sometimes the safety net is the most abusive (family)
Crisis call centers are excellent starters, there are also a lot of community center therapy programs that are free and usually run by social workers and psychology students with their masters degrees(working towards PhDs). These kinds of programs are easy to find in local community centers, food banks will have the info and online of course. I hope you find the help you need
Load More Replies...My uncle committed suicide 5 years ago. If you ever talked to him you would have never known he was depressed. He always came off as one of the happiest guys I'd ever met. Miss you Uncle Harold
My friends joke about how I put my stream of consciousness on my Instagram stories but it's like yeah if I'm not ok I'm gonna let you all know that don't act so surprised
My son's friend was hanging out with a group of people watching a movie. He got up at one point and said, "Thank you for everything." He walked into the bathroom and shot himself dead. Nobody really has a clue as to why. He struggled with some things, but it hadn't seemed like it was anything out of the ordinary. He wasn't a loner. He was gregarious and very well-loved. He had at least 30 people who would have talked with him, done anything to help him.
Dear men, and boys that will turn into men; Your trauma is valid. Your depression and mental health struggles are valid. Admitting you have these issues, and seeking help doesnt make you less manly, it makes you moreso. It makes you stronger and more able to take care of yourself and handle your life. Therapy is good for you, and will make you a much better boyfriend, lover, and in time(if you want it), father.
I always tell my friends I love them. Sure, some people say it’s weird, but you never really know what people are going through. So yeah, I always tell my friends I love them and try to be there as much as I can.
It's not just "be a man" that causes this. It's also due to people assuming someone being honest is " effeminate " or whatever. Both are unhelpful.
No. No one would go that far and if they have then their mental health issues went farther than depression. Saying suicide is used to get a last word in is super dismissive and kinda minimizing of real struggles people face when dealing with suicidal ideation.
Load More Replies...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!