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We can get valuable insights from asking a trusted person for guidance. Someone who truly cares for us. Someone who wants us to be happier. But sometimes people throw advice at you when you didn't even ask for it. And nobody illustrates how ridiculous these "gurus" can be as vividly as the subreddit Thanks, I'm Cured. It has 202K members collecting pictures of overly simplistic solutions to highly complex problems that deserve only one response — an ironic "Thanks, I'm cured!" From mental illness to crippling debt, continue scrolling to learn how to overcome your biggest problems!
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#1 Twitter
Nat Hedley 4 years ago
Because the articles are being written by extroverts.
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Aliquid A 4 years ago
Exactly. you hear "As an introvert you need to step out of your comfort zone and speak up around extroverts"... but you don't ever hear "as an extrovert, you need to step out of your comfort zone and shut up around introverts"
Hazel M 4 years ago
I did - when I was a kid it really shook me because I was told it repeatedly in much much harsher ways - the "you need to stop being so interested in things", "you don't count", "no one will like you if you have an opinion" type ways. Usually just because I was so passionate about what I was learning or the conversation that I'd act naturally for me. Now I always makes sure to wait to see if others give any inclination to speak, if I'm the one managing things I ask people who I know won't speak up if they have any thoughts or I allow them to contact me/others through a different platform a bit later. I think any intelligent person can realise the impact they have on others and adapt to accommodate and make things more pleasant.
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Phil Vaive 4 years ago (edited)
Good point! Why are introverts treated like we're somehow faulty?
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
Why is being introverted seen as such a bad thing? We're still people, just a little quieter and have to get away from other people sometimes.
Joann Casey 4 years ago
Can you imagine if everyone was an extrovert? it would be hellish, an entire school or workplace full of extroverts...yikes
Persp Gold 4 years ago (edited)
introversion being something that needs to be cured speaks volumes for this zeitgeist
Victor 4 years ago
Tell me about it! The entire narrative of the pandemic (and all society for that matter) has an extroverted bias. Let's get back to normal so we can go to a noisy, smoky, crowded place and get drunk, and force anyone else to come with us. Let's get back to squeezing ourselves into crowded public transport where we can enjoy germ showers and smell each others' armpits. Let's get back to inappropriate physical contact (hugging, kissing, hand-shaking) and make sure no one has sovereignty of their bodies. Let's get back to working in the office so bosses can make sure we are working properly during our forced overtime. Extroverts, why don't you let the introverts handle this for awhile.
GenXandEarnedItAll 4 years ago
Amen! Or how about, "Extroverted? Read this article to take cues on leaving us Introverts the F!@# alone!"
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
Why is being an introvert so looked down upon? Just because I'm introverted, DOESNT MEAN I HATE PEOPLE AND WANT TO STAY IN A CORNER IN A DARK ROOM WITHNOTHING BUT MY PHONE.
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#2
Thanks For That
Casey McAlister 4 years ago
"I'm having an asthma attack, it's hard to breathe" - "There is plenty of air in this room for you to breathe" - "Thanks, silly me, why didn't I think of it before?"
Sky Render 4 years ago
The correct response is "let's talk about it". It's better to try to understand than to dismiss a problem out of hand like that!
Neil Bidle 4 years ago
Unfortunately, sometimes, people seem to think there is only "happy" or "sad" and you can't just get on with having just "a day" that's neither good or bad. Too many people throw around "anxiety" and "depression" just because they feel a bit average on a day or two without any understanding of what those things really mean.
According to Elizabeth Scott, a wellness coach specializing in stress management and quality of life, since it's difficult to know what to do with unsolicited advice, it helps to examine where the words might be coming from.
In an article reviewed by psychiatrist Carly Snyder, MD, Scott divides the sources of unsolicited advice into 3 categories: helpful motives, less-helpful motives, and very unhelpful motives.
#3
Of Course!
A B C 4 years ago (edited)
@zillyboy: yes, because the world is completely black and white and there's no inbetween. Now shoo off under your bridge, troll.
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Slopra 4 years ago
I'm an Atheist, but I am bothered every time I hear someone say this (and people say it frequently). Religion doesn't kill. People kill. Period. If religion didn't exist, there would be some other construct that humans would invoke to justify killing others.
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Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
"Find" a husband? What, like under the couch cushions with the loose change?
Slopra 4 years ago
Everyone knows that husbands are actually with all of the missing socks. : )
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
After "ban abortion" I realized this advice is literal garbage
Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
Yeah, banning abortion would release a host of other problems. People would have to find alternative ways of getting an abortion that would be more dangerous, the poor women/girls who are forced to keep their children would have to face abuse, homelessness, financial difficulty, or health issues. If one was to try to ban abortion, one would first have to create a safe, accessible alternative.
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Rachel 4 years ago
Unfortunately there are some women who are content on being subservient slaves to dudes like this, they feel their god demands it of them so they're happy (but not truly) to do it.
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#4
I Mostly Browse In This Sub But I Saw This On My Fb Dash And Thought The Sub Might Appreciate It
Suzanne Clark 4 years ago
At a workshop we were told: "The problem isn't the problem, it's how you handle the problem". Sometimes that's oK, but sometimes IT'S the F*cking Problem!!
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
If I suddenly become creepily joyful on a bad day, that won't make it a good day suddenly
Whether or not the advice you received fits with your values or specific situation, it generally feels good to get when you know it was crafted out of helpful motives.
"Often, people offer advice simply because they think they can help, and they want to make your life easier. Their motives are altruistic," Scott writes. "Perhaps there's something they think would work perfectly with your situation or personality, and they make suggestions on how to improve your life or reduce your stress, especially if you're talking to them about a problem."
#5
How To Prosper:
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
All too accurate, yet a lot of people keep supporting and voting for the Greedy Old Perverts.
BetweenTheCracks 4 years ago
This is incomplete. A conversation like this cannot be had without "hurr durr bOoTsTrApS" tossed in there somewhere.
Samantha Eddy 4 years ago (edited)
I feel like GOP 2nd response could also be interchangeable with "Live cheaper and set aside money". Meanwhile, 20 years later of living on cheap packets of Ramen Noodles and managing to save the little extra tidbit a month, I can finally splurge to buy cream of mushroom to add to my Ramen Noodles!!!
Sharon Ingram 4 years ago
The Dems are pretty damn rich, too, and getting richer. So why not get rid of them, too. Let's be real. Pelosi, Maxine, Obama, keep going. They're all worth a hell of a lot more now than when they entered office. On $174,000 a year. Really. Stop knee-jerk bashing parties and look at the big picture. Dems are no more on your side than GOP. What have they done for YOU lately? Get off the Democrats' trickle charger if hate and LOOK at it all objectively.
Norart 4 years ago
Why oh why do people believe that this line of thinking exists only among one particular American political party? Have you already forgotten the woke Hollywood liberals paying bribes to get their precious kids into the "right" universities? Do you really think Joe Biden would send his kids to an average public university if he could afford otherwise (or like many liberals today, send them there anyway, knowing full well he couldn't pay for it but would expect someone to bail him out afterwards)?
Neil Bidle 4 years ago
I still don't understand how having different political views can lead Americans to hate each other so much.
#6
"I Have A Chronic Illness"
Big 4 years ago
I actually enjoy essential oils for their scents. But that’s all I ever use them for.
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Candace Alagappan 4 years ago
The original one the soldier said: I will work out daily from now on! And they were laughing
Valentino (they/it/he/xe) 3 years ago
Your doctor should not be a doctor anymore.
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#7
Cool
Julie C Rose 4 years ago (edited)
I’d never tell someone else to travel because I don’t know their situation, but I went travelling for a week at the New Year (thanks, Jacinda!) and it cleared my head so much that I’ve ended up making a lot of positive changes to my life this year. It’s one of those things where you have to be REALLY mindful of someone’s situation, but if you have the money, time and safety to do so, it can help.
May 4 years ago
I've travelled a lot, seen a lot of different countries and cultures, but it didn't affect my mental health one way or the other.
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Cayley Perlman 4 years ago
Been there 😭😂 Like yeah, vacation was great, but Belgium didn't fix my depression with waffles like it should have
cassiushumanmother 4 years ago
Oh, you took the wrong cure, the actual cure is speculoos and beer stews, and beer stews with speculoos. And of course, smile more and don't feel depressed!
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Brandy Grote 4 years ago
Travel is fun, but travelling while appropriately treated for mental illness is AMAZING.
David carro 4 years ago (edited)
I dunno if travelling will cure your depression. I only know it might be a step in the right direction. Or maybe not.
Sometimes a stranger might offer unsolicited advice as a way to start a conversation. Or a friend gives advice to forge a stronger connection. Plus, friends assume they can help you by offering a solution, even if you didn't ask for one. This type of advice, Scott claims, is well-meaning and can often be helpful at times.
"Other times, unsolicited advice comes from those who have found something that works for them, and they want to share it with the world. They see your situation as a perfect fit for this piece of wisdom that’s made a positive impact on their life. They may share because they wish someone had told them about it sooner," the wellness coach says.
"It's also common for people who have faced the same challenges you're facing to offer solutions or advice, especially when it comes to things that have worked for them. As a result, they assume their solution will benefit you in the same way it did for them, and they cannot wait to share it with you."
#8
Thanks, I'm Married Now
Stannous Flouride 4 years ago
Asking her out and getting mauled by a tiger?
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Sergio Bicerra 4 years ago
As far as I've benn reading r/showerthoughts, I got the conlusion many people should shower less.
Valentino (they/it/he/xe) 3 years ago
Me :) I like being really high up but the feeling of falling is horrid
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
That's literally why everyone is afraid of asking anyone out. That's not a random thought no one's thought about before...
Sergio Bicerra 4 years ago
Maybe there's a more deep reasonig here. Peer pressure? Is he afraid they would not hit it off and make the relationship akward? Is she the sister of his best friend and don't want to break the bro code? You got a point there.
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Never though about that, thanks for that shower thought! (sarcasm)
#9
Healthy Coping Mechanisms
jimmy pop 4 years ago
No. This is a joke about how people without depression have no idea about depression but still literally tell a depressed person to "not be sad" ... yes, this is a thing.
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iblowsheep 4 years ago
well, first you start with an introspection to examine the source of your sadness and try to determine whether it is something you have control over or not. If you are unable to determine which it is, then get a big carton of your favorite ice cream, a tray of oreos, or both and eat them until your stomach is so distended that you forgot what it was in the first place.
Xan Maranya 4 years ago
Here's a simple alternative. Breathe and accept whatever you feel. Keep on like this.
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Xan Maranya 4 years ago
Translation: Deny your feelings and just act cool while you are crying inside.
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Embrace the suck. Fake it until you make it.and bla bla bla. Don't try to compare or compete with others on emotional issues.
#10
Come On Stock Market, Get It Together
Then there are the less-helpful motives. These tips might be relevant to your situation, but oftentimes they're not.
"Sometimes, people offer unsolicited advice out of their own neediness. While they may have a lot of knowledge in a certain area that pertains to your situation, their motivations for sharing are all wrong—they're not doing it for you, but for themselves," Scott explains.
Instead of being altruistic, they share advice to feel valued, powerful, and important.
#11
Work Harder
Valentino (they/it/he/xe) 3 years ago
Psychopathy is an actual mental illness people deal with, don't throw it around so freely please
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I know this is a joke but if it want its be really bad just because of the bad mentality of if I'm not working I'm being lazy, which leads to severe burnout to the point that you will deny yourself nutrition until you get stuff done. Sorry, I just needed to get that off my chest. I've learned that it's ok to take time for myself
Keegi Tundmatu 4 years ago
Wrong numbers - this would imply there are only 6 billionaires in America. There are more.
#12
Meditation Can Cure Anything And Everything
pinkytoes 4 years ago
this is what my sister told me when I had cancer. It was all from my negative attitude
Happi doggi 4 years ago
Cancer is caused by cells reproducing errors to a certain degree. Your body usually stops this from happening but sometimes it doesn’t and you end up with cancer.
#13
It’s Practically Tropical!
When you’re sharing your feelings and frustrations with a friend, they might be motivated to help you solve your problem because they view you as helpless. "If you're truly looking for help, great. But if you just wanted a supportive ear or a little validation, you may need to communicate that it's all you're looking for."
This scenario is quite understandable: a lot of us can't tell the difference between sharing and seeking advice, so we assume the latter.
But giving advice can also be a way of sending a message. "If you routinely share your problems and feelings with people as a way of venting, but take no steps toward solving your own dilemmas, your friends could be tired of hearing you complain," Scott says. "Even if they know that you just want to talk, they could offer advice as a way to get you to do something constructive rather than continually emoting."
#14
But Not Before Asking You What You Have To Be Upset About!
Monday 4 years ago
ah crap I've been getting those two mixed up! no wonder I'm still depressed!
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CatWoman312 4 years ago
I’m an introvert and hate being outside especially in the summer when it’s 90+ degrees with a heat index of 105. I get burnt very easily to top it off. So go outside it basically a guarantee to make me worse
Just a girl in a crazy world 4 years ago (edited)
Going outside doesn’t help my adhd, my ocd or my maladaptive daydreaming, believe me I’ve tried
Crazy Meerkat Lady 4 years ago
And have we tried switching ourselves off and not back on again?
iblowsheep 4 years ago (edited)
or tell you to try to recognize your own cognitive distortions, but you have to pay that person $150 per hour or per 50 minutes, for that gem of advice.
Brian Bennett 4 years ago
Been there done that! People like me should not have to put up with people like you. But they say shooting people is frowned upon.
Demongrrrrl 4 years ago
I have Multiple Sclerosis and am highly sensitive to heat. Spending time outside when it's this hot can make me very ill.
Tabitha Osika 4 years ago
Live Laugh Love tee and leftover Lularoe stock leggings and she'll offer you essential oils.
#15
Thought We’d All Appreciate This
E Menendez 4 years ago
This is a joke and as someone with panic attacks, I did snort a bit at this as I know what it would sound like.
Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
It would be hysterical. I can imagine myself puffing on a harmonica while desperately searching for my comfort bracelet (it was given to me by an awesome person for Christmas).
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Viviane 4 years ago
Bag pipes work well, too. It won't help a panic attack, but people close by might develop empathy for panic sufferers.
Load More Replies... Phil Vaive 4 years ago
I actually don't think this is bad advice at all! It would snap me out of it really quick, maybe even make me laugh a bit
Dream SMP & Cosplaying 4 years ago
In the words of Wilbur Soot "It's like I'm having a panic attack *aggressively plays the harmonica*" This was in his "You lAugh You Lose (HARMONICA EDITION)" video
Dream SMP & Cosplaying 4 years ago
"It's like I'm having a panic attack!"
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The Dream Team
Monday 4 years ago
Well if I have to choose one gimme the last guy...I want to hear about Sherry.
Sky Render 4 years ago
Indeed! At least it opens the conversation up to the possibility of discussing the matter and maybe even some mutual support.
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Soap 4 years ago
The top middle one seems the chillest, I'd hang out with them if I had to chose one
May 4 years ago
There's also scientific evidence to back him up - though when I had depression I would definitely not have wanted to hear about it.
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Evans Baker 4 years ago
Imagine talking to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM multiple times in an 8-10 hour day and sometimes, out of my control, becoming a heated "discussion" and be told wrong by being questioned, "what do you know?" I am an art therapist working in an acute mental health/behavioral health facility...
Valentino (they/it/he/xe) 3 years ago
The last one is my choice. Spill the tea, Richard, I'm sad and looking for drama
Isaac Harvey 4 years ago
For me, “it’s in your head” is technically correct. “Nothing is wrong,” however, isn’t. Childhood brain cancer(August 2013) and epilepsy(May 2020) have not been easy to deal with. And in about a month, I’ll have to balance those with college.
Finally, we have very unhelpful motives. This type of advice has more to do with the giver than with the receiver and can feel like a slap in the face. People who are motivated by this type of advice-giving could even be considered emotionally abusive.
"Some people—particularly those with narcissistic tendencies—need to be in the role of 'teacher' virtually all of the time," Scott writes. "Or perhaps they just like to hear themselves pontificate. Their advice is often long-winded and not always appropriate to your situation. Likewise, their advice tends to be more about them than you."
#17
Speak Up
Sue Hazlewood 4 years ago
Or as my cousin says "drink a cup of concrete and harden up". He's a cretin!
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They then commit suicide and the clueless family is like, “but he was always so happy” 😒
Alphabet Soupy 4 years ago
I was seriously struggling when I started college as an adult, and lacked support, I started talking to my oldest sister, gently as to not worry her and she pretty much shut me down “it will be worth it” i tried to keep talking and she cut me off again “it’ll be worth it!!” We finished our car ride in silence. I ended up dropping out and now I’m extra extra depressed
Viviane 4 years ago
I hope you get help. Depression sucks. If you go for counseling or therapy, try to get a good match. If you do go back to school, find out if there are counselors. I had two very good ones and one who was so-so when I was studying. By the way, post-secondary education can be really tough, so don't beat yourself over dropping out.
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Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
I don't tell my family anything. I'm too used to "Oh, and Raven's been being dramatic again" being loudly confided to my mom's friends at 2 in the morning. I eavesdrop. I grew up with the knowledge that that's the only way I can hear what my mom wanted me to do.
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Jennifer Mann 4 years ago
Or I've been diagnosed with depression: "so this is my fault b/c I'm a bad mother/father"?
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Yep. "Don't worry, be happy." And don't cry. don't limp, don't tell...
#18
Lactose Intolerant
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago (edited)
My thing with ice cream. Is being lactose intolerant to certain things a bad sign 😅 I just tolerate it bc I like ice cream
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
Lactase deficiency is the cause of lactose intolerance and you can buy pills these days that deal with that. Many adult humans become lactose intolerant as we're not really 'designed' to drink milk after weaning - particularly the milk from another species (wonderful though it is). It varies as to when the intolerance starts - can be your mid fifties. Most people don't realise though as the human body is remarkably good at coping with this issue. Just for some it's more obvious.
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Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
But could you accept lactose and let it be itself on its own terms?
Sonia Bailey 4 years ago
I try to tolerate lactose... though I always ended up regretting it... usually on the toilet :(
#19
But I Hate Turmeric
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago (edited)
They forgot the essential oils, aligning your chakra and praying, lots of praying. For the record, that's praying, not preying. (Just in case some priests are reading this.)
KC Lancaster 4 years ago
You made me snort my locally sourced organic herbal tea;p!
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Others share their 'wisdom' to appear as a "more knowledgeable person" in the relationship dynamic. And giving advice puts them in that position. If you find that someone in your life is always putting themselves in a position of authority over you, it might be worth it to take a closer look at the relationship.
"People may give unsolicited advice as a way to change you or your behaviors," Scott adds. "This advice can often feel like an insult more than a genuine attempt to help. In these situations, it's important to recognize this type of advice for what it is. Remember, a true friend wants to help you be the best you can be, but they also love you, warts and all."
Believe it or not, some people love conflict. They love hearing themselves argue and get a feeling of personal power from telling others how wrong they are. Such people, consciously or unconsciously, tend to give lots of advice as a way of bringing up topics to debate.
#20
"The Doctor's Said They've Never Seen A Body Kill The Coronavirus Like My Body"
Raven Sheridan 4 years ago
9. Actively discourage your supporters from getting the vaccine. Leading to sky-rocketing infection rates and deaths amongst the unvaccinated.
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Otter 4 years ago
Actually, COVID is totally incurable. Most people get better on their own, the majority of those that don't get better if they get enough oxygen and help to get through the worst of it. But if COVID wants to destroy your lungs and/or other organs, not all the money and top doctors in the world will help you. There's nothing the doctors can do about the most severe cases, which is why everyone needs to be vaccinated. REMEMBER, THERE IS NO CURE, THERE IS ONLY PREVENTION.
Vaida Kuodytė 4 years ago (edited)
When most "shithole countries" are dealing with the pandemic way better than the self-proclaimed #1 superpower...
Brandy Grote 4 years ago (edited)
Lie like a rug. Word is he was actually VERY sick. Shame he lived.
Ella Blackwood 4 years ago
Huge shame. How does this SOB always get so lucky? He has a massive karmic debt.
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago
And the selfie to prove everyone is taking covid out of proportion? And thank Do Terra cause without your oils you could not make it.
#21
Adhd Is Just Boys Being Boys
Draco's Dragonfly 4 years ago
Tried looking it up online so now I know it's meaning in 20 languages, know how to spell it backwards in each of them, have made three paintings with a 'self control' theme and lost 4 hours of my time. Thanks
Maciej Zajaczkowski 4 years ago
Double edged sword I guess, useful to hyperfocus and get so much knowledge (most people can't do this) but then again you lack control.
Zaza 4 years ago
Oh, you mean like, the thing you should have gotten more of before hitting send?
Sharon Ingram 4 years ago
And can't focus enough to remember how to recall it!
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Analyn Lahr 4 years ago
Sometimes I wonder if I have ADHD but my racing thoughts don't match the doctor's definition of racing thoughts.
Lightningstar 4 years ago
Ok i keep seeing various "adhd is..." and i relate to every single one. I've never been told i could possibly have adhd but like..
Brandy Grote 4 years ago
Dr said because I did well in school, I don't have ADHD now in my 50s. I liked to read, it was my escape from my insane childhood. Everything else sucked.
#22
My Chemical Imbalance Is Cured!
NsG 4 years ago
The "make new friends" bit is the cringy part. But in general, if you are depressed, you SHOULD talk to people - professional and medically qualified people who can get you the treatment you need. Unfortunately, this treatment costs money, which is why so many people default to "have you tried not being depressed" as a solution, because at least that won't land you in medical debt.
Elin Noller 4 years ago
Eh, I kinda agree and kinda don't. 1. In the USA it "costs money", Americans seem to forget that other countries are real places with universal healthcare that won't put you in debt. 2 For most ppl it is the depression in it self that keeps you from getting help, it just feels too difficult to begin with when you can't even get out of bed.
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thatmagicgaychick 4 years ago (edited)
How does one make new friends? What kind of materials should they use? /s
Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
I have made new friends. I have talked to people. I have spent time with people I love. I'm still depressed. Who knew?
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
Ugh, that post. I forgot that it existed and I wish I hadn’t been reminded of it.
Just a girl in a crazy world 4 years ago
Don’t get adhd 😔 stop and pay attention 😊 don’t fidget ❤️
matthew owen 4 years ago
Literally no evidence that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. Maybe the writer of this article should also think twice about how they talk about mental heath problems...
Neil Bidle 4 years ago
The big problem with depression, is that one of the best treatments is someone reaching out to check you're ok and make you feel like you matter, which is not something you can do yourself so it's a long way out.
#23
Didn't Even Think Of That Before
Valley Girl 4 years ago
Will you accept a first born child? Cool, I'll let you know when I find one.
#24
"Colic Won't Last Forever"
K Witmer 4 years ago
I feel this one. I had such bad anxiety after my daughter was born I couldn't eat sleep felt like a deer in headlights. She had some medical issues nothing serious but it caused her to not sleep for 17 hrs straight sometimes. It's a very lonely feeling too. No one would listen or they would say oh you're a new mom it gets better. Finally when she turned 10 I found a doctor and a therapist that listened and believed me.
Big Chungus 4 years ago
I just went to my endocrinologist (i am about to have my first kid) and I am so pleasantly surprised that she takes pp anxiety and depression so seriously. I am on meds for anxiety now and she really cares about my mental well being (plus my thyroid) after birth. It is such a weird feeling to have a doctor that gives a crap
Load More Replies... Brandy Grote 4 years ago
My friend struggled with a "difficult baby" and a mentally ill husband. When she was finally able to go to her church, they just giggled and said " oh, we thought you were backsliding!" and turned away from her. They never called, never offered her help. Yeah, she's not a "Christian" anymore. And her daughter is an amazing adult.
#25
Of Course! Why Didn't I Think Of That!?
#26
An Outlet
Your (kinda) friendly neighborhood Otaku 4 years ago
Jest gonna stick a fork in an outlet and call it a day
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
Why do so many people say that? Is it a quote from something?
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#27
P O P
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
You aren't speaking, you're hallucinating as you die
#28
Why Didn’t I Think Of That?
Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago
Pretty much all of them are, so... yeah. :)
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Tobias the Tiger 4 years ago
Too bad psychology class ended up destroying my mental health when I was taking it... how ironic.
Xan Maranya 4 years ago (edited)
Your notes are in your mental library. Your depression is in your family room.
#29
This
#30
I Know It’s Ironic But I Just Had To Post This Because It Fits
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
Millions of Americans refuse the COVID vaccine for reasons arguably dumber than this, so... yeah
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Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
I has cold. I can confirm it appeared out of nowhere and it didnt work
Otter 4 years ago
The older I get, the more I think basic microbiology should be taught in every high school.
thatmagicgaychick 4 years ago
I think the original meme was intended as a joke, but there's always the "sick? just try to feel better" people.
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Sabienn 4 years ago
I guess someone doesn't realise how many bacteria they have in their intestines and on their skin. And that that's a good thing to.
Viviane 4 years ago
I'm very happy to be someone's idea of a thriving planet or a great neighbourhood. While I'd like them to pay rent, I can live with "services rendered" in exchange for room and board.
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#31
Sorry If You’ve Seen It Before. Friend Posted On Fb. I Lol’d
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
I hate the work "Okay" when dealing with an intimate who has depression. It's the best word I have that I know to use, but it's SO inadequate.
Evil Little Thing 4 years ago (edited)
Maybe try "What can I do for you?" instead. I imagine having clean dishes, laundry, whatever will be nice when the depression remits. I mean, if someone was stuck in hospital their family and friends would look after things for them.
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#32
Toxic Masculinity
James016 4 years ago
Yes, lets block ourselves up so that we can explode when the pressure reaches the right amount.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
YOU MUST BE SWIFT AS THE COURSING- I'm sorry I just thought of that I had to but this is true dont just block it up it's like water pressure if you block it it explodes
Aliquid A 4 years ago
I think you are failing to comprehend what is being said in this post
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Thanks
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
"I'm just preparing you for your future career. Do you think your boss will care if you already have 16 orders today when he gives you 16 more? "
#34
Paging “Doctor” Mom
Viviane 4 years ago
My mother suddenly getting it: "I know - you're on your period!" Sure, mum, for the past three weeks. Aaaargh.
ENEBETH PARKER 4 years ago (edited)
Once I had period cramps, my teacher asked me to cheer up and forget about it and focus in class.
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Little Wonder 4 years ago
My dad is the king of this. "You're stressed? Don't be stressed" "You're sad? Don't be sad". K, fixed, ty.
Viviane 4 years ago
"You're dismissive? Don't be dismissive." Does your father have emotions?
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I honestly can't deal with people who are so clueless when it comes to human emotions. Like, WTF is wrong with you?
#35
I Dont Know What To Put Here
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
And this is why I haven’t told anyone except one of my sisters about my social anxiety IRL.
Winter Eleven 4 years ago
I told everyone after the diagnosis. It's like if I'm suffering from mental illness everyone will know about it (or my adhd kicks in and i overshare) My parents were skeptical about the diagnosis but then i literally printed out everything i could find about social anxiety and boom they had a light bulb moment
Load More Replies... BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
The problem is when I talk, I always mess up my words and then embarrass myself so much lol
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
I've found others that do the same thing. Fairly sure onlookers must think we are new to the language.
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Rebecca Olds 4 years ago
Pretty much what my boss told me when i told him bout my social anxiety. And my mom too....she thinks the more i do something the better I'll be but its not like cooking or math. Its paralyzing fear.
Viviane 4 years ago (edited)
Check if there are groups for people with social anxiety. You can also search for coping strategies (example: https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-social-anxiety-disorder-3024836). Years back, I attended a group for general anxiety and learned some helpful techniques.
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Dragon girl 4 years ago
Me: I'm depressed and don't want to talk to anyone. Boyfriend: but I need you to reach out to me because I'm insecure when I don't hear from you. Me: But I don't want to talk to anyone. BF: your silence is so annoying and I am not happy. Me: ☠
La Petite Morte 4 years ago (edited)
SO/BestFriend: I can't be around you when you're depressed, it's too depressing! ~~~ Me: But...I really need to talk to someone & you're the only person I trust enough to admit what I'm really feeling. ~~~ SO/BF: Drama llama alert! Let me know when you've decided to stop being selfish & all me me me. ~~~ Me: But that's not.... ~~~*3 days later*~~~ SO/BF: Man! I'm SO UPSET over this problem I created & is easily fixable, but I'd rather whine about how terrible my life is & hint Really Hard that you should clean up my mess while I post about how depressed I am & how awful it is! ~~~ Me: *stupidly fixes problem bc I actually care.* Ok, that's done! Can we talk for a few minutes about my long term depression & maybe brainstorm some ideas (like I just set aside my entire life to do for you)? ~~~ SO/BF: What? No! Being around you when you're like this is a drag. Call me when you've fixed this yourself instead of demanding other people fix it for you. Be totally self reliant like me!
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#36
Hakuna Matata. Shrug
HoneyBun Arts 4 years ago
This has always been my favorite movie. Sadly this is pretty much spot on.
Analyn Lahr 4 years ago
Actually, Simba didn't realize Scar killed Mufasa. He truly believed it was his own fault. Also as an aside, I heard the darker the mane the more testosterone the lion has. So with that in mind, Scar had more testosterone than Simba and Mufasa. He was more aggressive just not really physical about it.
Delgada 4 years ago (edited)
I think it is spot on, but.... they did have this mentality of not caring atthe start - but in the end, they did fight for what was right. I think this growth from "s**t happens, dont worry" to "we will fight for our friend", and risking their life for something right was a lesson, too
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
I try not to think about the sad truth and enjoy the best disney movie of all time
#37
What Others Think That Happens When They Tell You To Focus:
Dina Simoné 4 years ago
My THERAPIST told me to focus. If a professional does that you cant expect a lot from regular people.
Bibi Carlsen 4 years ago
I say it to myself when I have to focus. When I stop saying focus ... I'm listening!
#38
I Forgot That I Could Run
Andrew Bridge 4 years ago
Hey knees, obesity is literally a problem you can run from. But maybe start with a bit of a walk, gotta walk before you can run
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Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
I keep wanting to make one of those Larry Fishburne memes saying "what if I told you the arthritis caused the obesity, the obesity didn't cause the arthritis" but I know the people it's intended for would assume it's a lie.
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
I mean, it depends. In my case, I put on weight because I was way overworking, which led to me not exercising much and eating a lot of bad food. So it was a really difficult situation, but this isn’t totally far-fetched in cases like mine.
Max A. 4 years ago
Obesity is a problem you can... *gulp* you can... *shudders* you can lie down from.
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panda123 4 years ago (edited)
It is not, as long as you don’t overtrain and you don’t have some condition (such as obesity I assume) preventing you from being able to safely run.
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I Didn’t Realize It Was So Easy. Spread The News!
Monday 4 years ago
Pfft no need to feel regret, just try having two faces. It's simple!
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Bee / she/her 4 years ago
If it wasn't labelled "an anti-depression kit," it'd be a pretty thoughtful note. I like this kind of gifts. But the way it was presented... no
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
OK, funny story and true: First day of group, we all got this, and the string, the rubber band, the penny, the eraser, and the marble. Group leader (a psychiatrist) then set up a bull's eye on the wall and said, "Make a slingshot and hit this." So we all shot pennies and marbles and erasers at the wall with the rubber bands. :And we felt MUCH better!
Holly Marley 2 years ago
Did you eat the chocolate or fire it at the wall? Or fire the aluminum foil at the wall? Not sure how desperate I would be to eat a Hershey's chocolate.
Load More Replies... iblowsheep 4 years ago
a superior anti-depression kit to that one would be to simply extend a one fingered salutation to whoever gave it to you.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
Ok so my gramma has one of these and it works to make you happy when its NOT labeled this I think it's called... I actually have no idea what's its called
Persp Gold 4 years ago
assumes depressed people have made mistakes and that's why they're here😐
The Cute Cat 4 years ago
You just need to multiply the penny like 20 thousand times.. Then this kit will work
#40
So That's How You Get Rid Of Mental Breakdowns
noralin 4 years ago
That's rude.. I can't believe this has so many likes. His name is not a swear word!
Load More Replies... Monday 4 years ago
The solution is simple, if you focus yourself on your burning desire to kill the other person you can forget about the mental breakdown for a while! Heck maybe after bludgeoning them to death with a blunt object you'll even feel more relaxed!
Raven Sheridan 4 years ago
I literally had someone tell me that! "Get control of yourself." They said, as I was literally begging them for help. I walked out of the room and wept.
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
I've had times when I've been so overwhelmed and anxious that I really did want to have a nervous breakdown just to have some respite from it all.
Elizabeth Molloy 4 years ago
It doesn't give you respite, it overwhelms you. I was constantly shaking, my eyes were crying without any control from me. It took me a year of therapy to even feel anything like human again.
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This Seemed Fitting
La Petite Morte 4 years ago (edited)
At my StepSons last school he got bullied by a group of kids. When he told the teachers about it, their solution was "Just walk away from them when they try to bully you!" Being a very literal kid that's what he did. ~~~ The bullies quickly realized this & spent every freeplay period --before & after school, recess, lunch-- chasing him around the playground. He wasn't able to play, eat, or rest bc every time he'd try they'd approach him, he'd stand up & walk away, they'd follow. ~~~ I found out they'd worked out a schedule so everyone in the group took a turn chasing him while the other kids played/ate & enjoyed the show; they also had a betting pool where all the kids would put in a piece of candy in the morning & the 1st kid to 'break' my SS (make him cry or lose his temper) would get the whole pot. ~~~ I confronted the teachers about it & they insisted SS was lying. When I got video proof, they insisted it had only happened the days I filmed. He never went back. Assholes.
#43
Thanks, Now I Can Roll My Way Up The Stairs
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
I will book a slot in managed isolation, fly to this person’s country, slap them across the face and then enjoy a two-week staycation in one of New Zealand’s 4- or 5-star border quarantine facilities.
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
This needs to be available as a travel package.
Load More Replies... Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
Yes because apparently this is fantasyland where liquid stairs exist.
#44
Oh Wow What An Idea Thanks Boomer
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
This f*****g enrages me, in part because countries like mine (and the numerous countries where it’s FREE!) are proof that the high tuition fees in the US aren’t universal.
Knoura 4 years ago
We’ve been conditioned that paying for anything, no matter the cost, is better than it being free.
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Randolph Croft 4 years ago
BTW, education and healthcare in other countries aren't 'free' - they're paid for by taxes. Taxes are paid by productive, educated and healthy members of society.
The Cute Cat 4 years ago
Hi.. FYI, my tuition fee is around 1.700 USD.. Not per semester or per year.. That is all during my years in college...
#45
Why Are You Depressed, You Sad Idiot? You Have Tea And Cookies Right In Front Of You!
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
The fact that they included the pet irks me even more than the rest of it. Pets don’t make stupid cartoons dismissing people’s depression.
Evil Little Thing 4 years ago
This kind of stuff really angers me. Depression is a neurodegenerative condition. That terrible feeling is literally your brain dying!
Jenný Samúelsdóttir Herlufsen 4 years ago
S**t like this makes things worse. His thoughts: “Hey you have everything you could ever want and still aren’t happy? Wow, you really are a horrible person and don’t deserve any of this!”
#46
(Found On Facebook)
Donkey boi 4 years ago
It doesn't say 'eat them'. Maybe try throwing them at things, or people that write stupid stuff like that. It's won't cure the anxiety, but it's a good thing to do.
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
ngl a piping hot soft pretzel covered in kosher salt and mustard will at least let me avoid my problems for ten monutes...
Maureen McDermott 4 years ago
There are a few ways to do the pretzel pose, depending on how flexible you are. Here's are some easy ones: https://vyanayoga.nl/pose-of-the-month-september-pretzel-pose/ https://bliss-flow.com/yoga-for-kids/
#47
My Dysphorya Is Gone
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
I would have responded, "I don't understand why you're so stupid. Why not try being smarter?"
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
the big clue is "I don't understand". Stop there. That says it all. They don't understand.
M O'Connell 4 years ago
It comes from latin, most often applied to organic chemistry. The prefix 'cis' means 'on the same side', while 'trans' means 'on the opposing side' DC-1199v1.png 
#48
It's That Simple Bro.
#49
It Was Just That Simple
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
No, you're not 40% done. You are 85% done, and if you keep going, you'll be 100% done, AKA *dead*
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
When your body tells you to stop, stop. It's a warning signal that if you keep pushing it you'll face bad consequences that both youand your body wont enjoy.
#50
Oh
Raven Sheridan 4 years ago
To be fair, he had a pretty good run until then.
Load More Replies... Donkey boi 4 years ago
110 years old, died in 2011 means born 1901. WWI started in 1914 and ended in 1918 so he was 13 when the war started and 17 when the war ended... He spent at the most a year in the war. In WWI those that they thought were underaged were usually assigned non combat duties such as driving or cooking. I just did a quick search. He signed up in Sept 1917 Deployed to England in Dec that year. He did get over to France, as an ambulance driver and motorbike messenger. He never took part in direct action. During the outbreak of WWII, he was working in shipping and was captured by the Japanese and kept in a civilian POW camp which wasn't much better than the military POW camps.
Rosie Hamilton 4 years ago
My father lied but took part in direct action. Gunner in a Lancaster. Admittedly WWII - maybe they got to the stage of checking less. I don't know. He always said that they didn't care and just wanted the bodies.
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DarkAngelNic 4 years ago
When your aorta starts to dissect, just tell it "Hey stop bleeding out!" and then you won't die.
#51
Please Leave Me Alone
Sabienn 4 years ago
The Bible doesn't say Christians can not struggle in life. Read the Psalms. There are a lot of them in which the writer cries out to God for something happening to them. And Elijah actually asked God to kill him, out of desperation because of his circumstances. God didn't kill him btw. But anyone who tells you to be happy because God loves you, should read their Bible a bit better
Becky Samuel 4 years ago
The Bible also tells us that 'God' can and will ruin someone's life, destroy their health and straight-up murder their family to prove a point in an inane argument.
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DarkAngelNic 4 years ago
Oh good an imaginary character loves me. That will instantly fix everything.
#52
Putting A Magazine In A Revolver
Elin Noller 4 years ago
Too true, men are bad at seeking help cause they think they need to man up and handle it themselves/ignore it etc. So many of them can't and end up killing themselves instead.
J. F. 4 years ago
Also they often get laughed at by others (no matter of gender) if they mention their mental issues.
Load More Replies... Randolph Croft 4 years ago
That's not how you load a revolver. Which makes this actually more accurate, because the effort is futile.
#53
Why Didn't I Think Of That???
Crazy Meerkat Lady 4 years ago
Hush hush hush oldest man! We don't want everyone to be aware of how to do it....
#54
Didn’t You Know That Pizza Causes Anxiety?
#55
I No Longer Have Depression Apparently
DarkAngelNic 4 years ago
r/teenagers? Now even teens are giving each other shitty mental health advice. Damn.
Persp Gold 4 years ago
a "guy with a fun life" sounds like an exhausting mess. children have fun lives and they take a lot of energy to be around
#56
Depressed? Have A Kid!
Pezor Zass 4 years ago
I've had people tell me that if i had had kids, i would be so focused on them that my anxiety and depression would be gone. I'm willing to accept that it's possible, but that's a hell of a hail mary. If it doesn't work, i've just stuck innocent children with a chronically depressed and anxious father who will, in all likelihood, pass his issues on to them. yay.
Chiara1125 4 years ago
Having a child as a solution is a very bad idea. But getting very busy is a good idea, it usually helps me. Even if it's very very difficult to start doing something.
Ashen Rayne 4 years ago
True. A friend of mine was already in a self-harming stage. Then she got a busy job doing stuff she loved and gradually improved. These days, she's the one cheering me up instead. :)
Load More Replies... BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
I'd rather not make another person miserable by raising them while I'm depressed
Tamra Stiffler 4 years ago
Oh, the ignorance. Bringing a child into the world is NOT a prescription for pain relief - mental or emotional.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
Psst- post partum depression. Also, not your life, not your problem! I dont tjink I'm gonna have kids, and if you want me to have kids, your gonna have a cat, or a birb, or a snake. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.
#57
Wow I’m Cured
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
Beating the crap out of anyone who says this is....wait,no,that was instinct I swear
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
I don’t think I can make it through the rest of this list. My poor brain.
Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 4 years ago
Yes because people would choose to make there life harder
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
"You have full control of your mind" says the person who has allowed their mind to be a void of bumper sticker cliches.
Who Cares 4 years ago
I "chose" to be depressed, eh? So is there a choice I can make to change that? Y'know, since I have full control and all.
Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
Yeah, I chose to be depressed! I chose to destroy my friendships, go into hysterics due to haunted houses, have a full meltdown over the sound of someone scratching patio furniture, etc. (I have that thing where you can't bear to hear certain sounds. Also anxiety. And depression.)
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#58
Thanks, I'm Cured.
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
NO NO NO. People with chronic physical illnesses, physical disabilities, etc absolutely do get treated like this. Don’t throw them under the bus.
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
This isn't throwing the disabled under the bus. It's just showing that people with obvious medical issues are taken seriously and those with hidden mental issues aren't. This cartoon didn't even mention the disabled.
Load More Replies... Jo Johannsen 4 years ago
I went to the ED because something felt "off" re: my kidneys/urinary tract. Heard doctor say to nurse, "it's probably nothing but because of her age, we'll do an ultrasound". Had 2cm kidney stone blocking kidney, urination stopped, and raging infection, required nephrostomy tube immediately. Yeah, " probably nothing".
Viviane 4 years ago
The words are galling, so I'm glad the doc erred on the side of caution. I've been very lucky with docs where I live now, but my GP in my old town was not on my hit parade of medical practitioners. I think he was okay with physical ailments, but totally minimized mental health issues.
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Shrek Bunny 4 years ago
Ugh I hate that. Sometimes when I talk about how hard it is for me to live super anxiously and my dad just says "well that's normal, it'll go away." No, it's not normal to be scared of ketchup bottles because one time he laughed at me for not being able to get ketchup out.
#60
Wow Guys!!! I Didn’t Know That I Could Just Try *not* Having An Anxiety Disorder! Fascinating!
Monday 4 years ago (edited)
Okay so we all know that pussy is slang for vagina. We also know that vaginas squeeze whole babies out of them and still retain their shape. Ballsacks on the other hand cause their owners crippling pain if they are squeezed even a little bit too hard. So tell me, exactly why is being a pussy and insult and having balls a compliment?
Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
I can't sleep bc we have a flock of ducks that like screaming for no good reason and I'm terrified something will happen to them. I can't sleep without a nightlight bc I'm scared something will be ever lurking in the dark. I can't sleep without my panda bc I'm terrified of being alone. You don't know how much terror I have to endure every day, Dude With the Red Blocked Out Name.
iblowsheep 4 years ago (edited)
also, just because you have anxiety doesn't automatically indicate that you just avoid everything because you're anxious. pretty sure that's what is implied with don't be a pussy
44f5 Dixit 4 years ago
Someone push that person from the hilltop and teel him don't be "PUSHY"
Persp Gold 4 years ago
based on the lack of understanding on numbering, this advice is on par with a general intelligence level
#61
Thank You Jon
#62
Sounds About Right
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
It amazes me that even otherwise intelligent people believe that mental health issues come out of the ether, as if the brain isn't actually a bodily organ that can suffer dysfunction. How well do you think your computer would work if the motherboard crapped out?
#63
Not Sure How People Still Have Relationships Problems
Viviane 4 years ago
Number one is "You're being hysterical". Of course, I'd be the one to think it's a compliment to my comedic skills.
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Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
I think the therapeutic value of this is really underappreciated.
Load More Replies... Crazy Meerkat Lady 4 years ago
HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Yes..... do try that
Ray Martin 4 years ago (edited)
To be fair, this one appears to be deliberate sarcasm/irony. That said, the spaces before and after the apostrophes are unforgivable ;-)
zovjraar me 4 years ago
i can't imagine a finer way to fully enrage a person. smoke will billow from their ears, their eyes will turn red and start shooting lasers, and they will suck all the heat from the area, so that you will burn yourself touching them but freeze otherwise.
#64
Can’t Sleep? Huh. Have You Tried Sleeping?
Viviane 4 years ago (edited)
I give my technique: focus on something that has nothing to do with everyday life and is not overly exciting. I make useless lists in my head (such as place names in movie titles), my husband repeats a mantra, my aunt-in-law counts backwards. I do caution people that it isn't perfect and might not work, but try it a few times to see. It cut my insomnia, but I still get it on occasion.
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Gerard Neaux 4 years ago (edited)
I think this was a legit cute story. Look at the timestamps and heart reaction.
Chiara1125 4 years ago
I mean... it clearly worked, they texted in the morning, so probably slept through the night ;)
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
This person deserves to be texted at random intervals throughout the rest of the night.
#65
And It Is Magically Gone
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
I have chronic tinnitus and I think it's getting louder as I get older. I would be willing to go completely deaf if it was guaranteed to take this tinnitus away.
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago (edited)
You might consider an audiology evaluation. Mine revealed I had high-frequncy hearing loss: since I couldn't hear high-pitched sounds, my brain was making them up. Hearing aids can be programmed to help that. There are cases where the acoustic nerve was cut. The patient was totally deaf EXCEPT for the tinnitis.
Load More Replies... Tabitha Osika 4 years ago
Literally got this advice from an ENT smh. Said to get a louder fan.
#66
Positive Mental Attitude
Persp Gold 4 years ago
self deprecating jokes may be fun for the person making them but its a drain on everyone else. its like taking your cringe and forcing it down others throats
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
A valid point to you, but we learned to self-deprecate b/c we only heard criticism from, for many of us, *before we knew how to talk*. So the only way we knew to speak was to be mean to ourselves, since that's what we were taught.
Load More Replies... Julie C Rose 4 years ago
The thing is, your coping method is my trigger, especially if you’re doing it about a characteristic that I also have. If you have people in your life who are OK with those jokes, by all means make them with those people, but if someone doesn’t want to hear them (and I tell people clearly, so I won’t keep you guessing), respect that.
Catlady6000 4 years ago
I do this kind of humor, as well as gallows humor. I always appreciate when someone let's me know, clearly, that they don't like it. I would rather the honesty than wondering why I'm being avoided
Load More Replies... Tonya Wallace 4 years ago
Read the comments and I'll take from what you two said. I never thought about it from that perspective. Totally self of me. Thanks! ✌🏾❤️🤘🏾
#67
During High School, My Coaching Institute (For College Entrance) Refereed Me To A Psychiatrist. She Examined My Handwriting And Concluded I Was Under Confident And Stressed Out As The Height Of The Cross Bar In Letter ' T ' Was Too Short. She Made Me Write A Lot Many Pages To Fix That. Did Not Work
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
WHAT KIND OF PRACTICAL JOKE MAKES SOMEONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES PREACTICE WRITING "T" OVERANDNOVER AGAIN BECAUSE IT DOESNT LOOK RIGHT? ITS NOT YOUR HANDWRITING NOT YOUR PROBLEM
#68
Collen Be Out Here Spreading Words Of Wisdom
Little Dino 4 years ago
I love Colleen's vlogs! They're fun and it's nice to see how open she is with her mental health <3
#69
Thanks, Jake Paul. Very Cool!
#70
My Brain When Someone Tells Me To “Just Calm Down”
#71
Thanks, My Depression Has Been Cured
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
If there are no problems, how come when I put sertraline in my face hole, the “made up” problems decrease?
Monday 4 years ago
Well you're obviously just tricking yourself into believing that the sertraline works. You should really consider just controlling your thoughts better so you don't need to rely on that crutch. (/s)
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Tonya Wallace 4 years ago
Then they have the nerve to make dude a black man. If anyone has problems, you KNOW a brotha has at least 99.
#73
If I Were Homeless I Would Simply Buy A House
#74
If This Happens To You Please See A Medical Professional, No Need To Consult Fb
Mars Lander 4 years ago
I chuckled, these are the people that make mental health bearable. Funny one liners.
#75
Shitty Correlation
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
I look like the guy on the left and was within spitting distance of 100k before disability. On behalf of the entire IT profession, I'd like to tell the maker of this graphic to get stuffed (and learn to code).
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
I hate this. "Just get healthy! Wealth will follow!" Yes, for the people who are selling the health drinks and running the gyms and selling the sneakers and gear.
Valisbourne Spiritforge 4 years ago
So, if my pay is increased I'll suddenly become buff. Got it
kybourbonpearls 4 years ago
Tell that to Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and Robin Williams...... OH WAIT!
#76
Of Course! How Could We Be So Blind!
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
I spend 2 hours a day max on internet; I exercise five days a week; I don't drink; I adhere to a sleep schedule; I do not even drink coffee; I avoid junk and processed foods. And yet, insomnia.
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
All of these are a result of, or an attempt to relieve the depression.
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
It depends on the person. When I smoked weed, my brain would play a constant loop of all of my failures. Not fun.
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I can't even use #2 because the medical marijuana card in my state costs $300 I don't have (and dispensary markups are in the four figures)... sorry pepe
#77
How Do They Expect This To Cure Anyone’s Gender Dysphoria?
thatmagicgaychick 4 years ago
This person needs to look up the difference between sex and gender
#78
If I Had A Dollar Each Time I've Heard "Just Eat!!11" I Could Get Myself Some Actual Therapy
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
One time... Man: "You'd look prettier with less eye makeup." Me: "You'd look more handsome if you stfu."
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Demi Zwaan 4 years ago
Why is this person still interacting with that guy? She told him about disorders not being a choice before and he keeps at it. Cut this person out of your life!
Raven DeathShade 4 years ago
My family is all curves, but my sister is magnificently skinny. I mean, she has curves, but also, like, abs. She's great.
Load More Replies... Lightningstar 4 years ago
Ok literally there have been studies on this. MOST GUYS DON'T CARE WHAT THE GIRL LOOKS LIKE. AT ALL.
#79
Therapists Share This Man
#80
Yes. Just Pretend To Feel Happy
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
Yep. No depressed person has ever tried this before It's amazing how we never thought of it.
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
Just to clarify, Bojack was super wrong about a lot of things and that was the point of this episode.
Knoura 4 years ago
How can you fake something you don’t know? I hate hearing that phrase.
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Thanks I'm Enlightened
Tamra Stiffler 4 years ago
Ugh. Clinical depression is often so much more complicated than a simple state of mind. Quite often it's a very serious and complex neurochemical imbalance that cannot be wished away.
44f5 Dixit 4 years ago
That orange guy does seems like Dalai Lama, I would not doubt if he could do that
#83
The Government Proves To Be More And More Helpful In The Us
#84
This Image Will Now Catch You A Two Week Ban! Learn More In The Comments
Donkey boi 4 years ago
You also get 'Ripened SOS', 'Deer Piss no', 'I seed porns', 'Ed sore nips', 'Pond series' and many more. The one that needs to apply to the person that wrote this, is 'Person Dies'
ThatOneWriter 4 years ago
Ooh "Pond Series". Now I want to watch Doctor Who
Load More Replies... Persp Gold 4 years ago
unless you commit suicide. and then it is your final destination. but what are words
Viviane 4 years ago
It would motivate me to say, "Depression is NOT 'feeling a bit discouraged'." Then I'd press on with the TED Talk about clinical depression. I'm not a big fan of telling someone to that persistence pays off when they don't even have the strength to get out of bed.
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If You Have Cancer It’s Your Fault Get Better
Viviane 4 years ago
I think my husband's arm looked like that after he had an accident.
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
And yet people say to get help if you have problems
#86
Don't Just Don't
Monday 4 years ago
Excellent advice! From now on I declare Mondays and Tuesdays are cancelled!
Donkey boi 4 years ago
Look from a different perspective, Only 2 out of the seven are carrying/pushing the bike. Wednesday is working, sure, but she's on the bike. Thursday is content and the other 3 are happy. Start living like this. Only work as hard as you need to and focus on your happiness (ie mental health).
#87
I Know It’s A Joke But Seems To Fit Here
#88
Yes It’s That Easy
Aroace tiger (any pronouns) 4 years ago
I do then when I see a person I immediately get pissed off and then I'm seen as a s**t person which makes me feel like s**t...
#89
Found On A Popular Investing Ig Page
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
And how do I make more money with my current job, skill set, array of opportunities, and so on? It can be an insurmountable endeavor.
#90
Ah Yes, Just Eat!
-asexual_axolotl- 4 years ago
Same. My parents literally say "Just eat." Not the lol part, but the rest of it.
#91
Isis Rate Drops To 0%
Crazy Meerkat Lady 4 years ago
Thank goodness for Samantha's plea, we are now ISIS free everywhere
#92
Facebook Mom Groups Still Unironically Posting This
Otter 4 years ago
Contact with nature actually does have an anti-depressant effect - at least for some people. Dragging myself out for a walk or hike has actually pulled me out of some of the darkest moods of my life.
CrunChewy McSandybutt 4 years ago
Good for you but some of us have an actual physical ailment that causes depression. Taking a hike in a forest won't make that any less true.
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Crazy Meerkat Lady 4 years ago
And considering most people work all day, leaving from home at 7am, working and arriving home after 5pm, then having other responsibilities, when are you suppose to feel better (meaning when are you suppose to go for this walk) and even if you do, tomorrow you still have depression. You'll have to live and work in that forest.
#93
Thank You
#94
Learn To Replace Habits
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
I keep reflexively downvoting these before remembering what this list is for.
Elin Noller 4 years ago
I actually really like most of these. But ppl gotta remember that when you are depressed you might have to settle for baby steps. Work on one thing at a time, and let it take time. Having good habits is like going to the gym. You wont be able to do what mr universe does at the gym. Building muscles and strenght takes time, getting in shape takes time, getting used to going to the gym takes time. Same thing goes with focusing on the good things you do instead of the things you feel you "fail" at. It takes time to break the habit of beating your self up. And everything else.
#95
Oh Thanks Yes Now I Am Getting Taller Why Didn't I Think Of That
Raven Sheridan 4 years ago
All the guys under 6ft, breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that they're safe from shallow women like Taylor. You guys 6ft and above, be on your guard!
Donkey boi 4 years ago
We 6ft+ guys have no interest in people that take interest in our height.
#96
Next Time I Should Just Make It Into More Money Ez
Casey McAlister 4 years ago
Well, of course, a rich man probably has like 20 phones already, why would he buy another one.
Tamra Stiffler 4 years ago
Give a poor man $1000 and he still won't be able to pay rent AND buy food.
Monday 4 years ago
You don't seem to have met very many people with a lower income then....Shoes are probably the highest priority when you get some extra money cause they're expensive and a good pair will last you a long time. And living in a crappy neighbourhood might mean you should buy a few "nice toys" so your kids will stay indoors and not get shot walking down the street or run over by some drunk joyrider.
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Fixed It For You
#98
My Mother Just Forwarded This To Me
Elin Noller 4 years ago
Well, being reminded/hearing that you deserve happiness and good things can help.
#99
They Knew I Could Do It!
#100
Homeless People Should Use This Simple Trick
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
This would actually work for the tens of thousands of homeless millionaires. /s
#101
Poor? Have You Tried Exploiting Other People?
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
So are a lot of other ones, most of which would be censored by BP.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
Translation: Treat others like crap to improve your own situation. "Monster" is well-named.
#102
Thanks The Country’s Cured!
Aisling Raye 4 years ago
I still think he was just really excited to find the whole collection on Hulu.
#103
Gee Thanks Instagram Business Page! I Never Knew It Was This Simple!
Persp Gold 4 years ago
"real food" gotta love advice from people who redefine words. food has a definition; what you consider unhealthy is still "food." Because that's how words work
iblowsheep 4 years ago
Do what you love for work. Unfortunately no one is willing to pay me to masturbate, eat cheetos and watch shitty tv shows, and waste my time posting stupid comments a humor website.
#104
As A Muslim This Is Basically The Answer I Get From My Very Strict Parents.. When They Had To Accept That I Was Depressed
#105
He Knows What's Up
Gerard Neaux 4 years ago (edited)
It's because he's rich. Poor Brian would've had it worse by definition.
#106
Just Say No!
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
It only shrinks the brains of those assaulting us with such terrible advice.
#107
Truly A Miracle Cure!
#108
An Elon Musk Account Posted This
Persp Gold 4 years ago
you dont know freedom until youve rucked 20 miles with stocks on your feet.
#109
Comic By @claricetheillustrator On Instagram
#110
Oh Wow Never Thought About It That Way Thanks
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago (edited)
As much as a bad comic that is a noose swing legitamatley sounds fun
Nathan Pogorzala 4 years ago
Such crap, that fan could never structurally support that much weight.
#111
Yeah, Sure Hydrohomies
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
Can confirm, the reason New Zealand has no community cases of covid is because we all just drink a lot of water.
Nathan Pogorzala 4 years ago
You’re saying I wouldn’t have neurological issues if I drank water?
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
But if you drink too much water you will actually drown. Its happened before.
Casey McAlister 4 years ago
I didn't notice the word "water" and thought it was an alcohol commercial.
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
oh goodie, another Batmanghelidj fan. You can cure HIV by drinking water, too! (yeah, not joking, he actually wrote that)
#113
Unemployed? Have You Thought About Just Getting A New Job?
Robert Beveridge 4 years ago
millions of former restaurant workers did exactly this during the pandemic and now the karens are losing their minds because the drive thru line at taco bell moves slower
Persp Gold 4 years ago
well this would be great for statistics that can show "employment growth" as turnover is not necessarily calculated
#115
Here's The Steaming Hot Tea
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
However, if you’re like me, those optimism messages are still really unhelpful and it’s totally fine to block them from your social media.
Theoretical Empiricist 4 years ago
Yeah - "Count your blessings!" to me is just a list of everything that is balance on the knife's edge.
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DuchessDegu 4 years ago
TL/DR: Do you have a problem? Just stop having a problem! You're welcome!
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Seán Baron 4 years ago
Do you suffer from erectile dysfunction? Have you tried looking at boobs?
Zaza 4 years ago
Eat some kale, drouse it in essential oils and just focus. You have to really want it. Just will it to come up. Also take some b12! /s
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Jonathon Henry 4 years ago
It's a simple thing to 'be there' for some one going through depression. Ask if they are looking for suggestions to help them feel better and if they say no just spend time hanging with them, even though they are being a downer. I love and treasure the people who will spend time with me in my misery and supply me a non-judgmental distraction to my misery. That is a true friend who will do that for some one suffering from depression. It might tale some sacrifice on your part but is it too much to ask?
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
This is why no one really knows how serious my anxiety is or how close I am to actually being depressed!
Luna Lovebug 4 years ago
I have an ileostomy bag because I had to get my large colon removed. An ostomy is basically an opening in you abdomen where a piece of my small colon peeps out. Over this the ostomy bag is placed to collect the output. I actually had someone tell me that the ostomy bag was just the lazy option to choose. I should just control myself and "relearn/potty train" myself so I wouldn't need the bag anymore. When I tried to explain that there is no muscle to "train" and that there is no way for me to hold it in. (Hence the bag) she told me off, telling me to learn my facts. I don't mind explaining to people what an ostomy is and does, and how it works. I do get cranky when I first have to explain it and then being told I'm wrong.
Victorya Chase 4 years ago
Then there's the blaming ones, "you seem negative, maybe you manifested this yourself. Be more positive" - like, wow, thanks, this is my fault and I'll think positive. That will cure the thing.
NsG 4 years ago
I think there is a double edged sword to mental health in that if it's self-diagnosed, it could easily be "you're just a bit sad, go get some fresh air", or a case of developing some resilience when faced with disappointments and setbacks. What happens though, is that there are people who are properly and medically diagnosed who then get lumped in with these others so get given the same non-advice by well-meaning if not any more educated friends and family. If you seek help (and there are plenty of free resources as well as the paid for professional treatment options) then you don't deserve the crap that is posted on FB and other social media. If you've stayed up late on the internet and decided you're not lazy, you're depressed based on nothing more than feeling a bit sad, you need to get over yourself and stop posting for sympathy on FB - you are part of the problem. /Rant
Llama_flower93 4 years ago
Self-diagnosis doesn't mean it's not real. I had to diagnose myself at 16, when I already had depression for four years and didn't get help until I was 20 because of the home I lived in. Don't ever invalidate someone just because they diagnosed themselves. Yes, people who use the term depression for a simple emotion are causing a problem. But these awful and harmful pieces of advice are given to people who have actual mental illness. People who have not suffered from mental illness should not be speaking about it like they know how it works.
Load More Replies... Viviane 4 years ago
John C, are you serious about refusing to offer emotional support to someone because some folks in the comments section disagreed with you? If that was sarcasm, it's an understandable reaction. If it's a vow, I hope you'll break it - you're obviously intelligent and have a moral compass. I go through periods of not engaging online because arguments with strangers can be pretty frustrating.
Load More Replies... Seán Baron 4 years ago
Do you suffer from erectile dysfunction? Have you tried looking at boobs?
Zaza 4 years ago
Eat some kale, drouse it in essential oils and just focus. You have to really want it. Just will it to come up. Also take some b12! /s
Load More Replies... Jonathon Henry 4 years ago
It's a simple thing to 'be there' for some one going through depression. Ask if they are looking for suggestions to help them feel better and if they say no just spend time hanging with them, even though they are being a downer. I love and treasure the people who will spend time with me in my misery and supply me a non-judgmental distraction to my misery. That is a true friend who will do that for some one suffering from depression. It might tale some sacrifice on your part but is it too much to ask?
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
This is why no one really knows how serious my anxiety is or how close I am to actually being depressed!
Luna Lovebug 4 years ago
I have an ileostomy bag because I had to get my large colon removed. An ostomy is basically an opening in you abdomen where a piece of my small colon peeps out. Over this the ostomy bag is placed to collect the output. I actually had someone tell me that the ostomy bag was just the lazy option to choose. I should just control myself and "relearn/potty train" myself so I wouldn't need the bag anymore. When I tried to explain that there is no muscle to "train" and that there is no way for me to hold it in. (Hence the bag) she told me off, telling me to learn my facts. I don't mind explaining to people what an ostomy is and does, and how it works. I do get cranky when I first have to explain it and then being told I'm wrong.
Victorya Chase 4 years ago
Then there's the blaming ones, "you seem negative, maybe you manifested this yourself. Be more positive" - like, wow, thanks, this is my fault and I'll think positive. That will cure the thing.
NsG 4 years ago
I think there is a double edged sword to mental health in that if it's self-diagnosed, it could easily be "you're just a bit sad, go get some fresh air", or a case of developing some resilience when faced with disappointments and setbacks. What happens though, is that there are people who are properly and medically diagnosed who then get lumped in with these others so get given the same non-advice by well-meaning if not any more educated friends and family. If you seek help (and there are plenty of free resources as well as the paid for professional treatment options) then you don't deserve the crap that is posted on FB and other social media. If you've stayed up late on the internet and decided you're not lazy, you're depressed based on nothing more than feeling a bit sad, you need to get over yourself and stop posting for sympathy on FB - you are part of the problem. /Rant
Llama_flower93 4 years ago
Self-diagnosis doesn't mean it's not real. I had to diagnose myself at 16, when I already had depression for four years and didn't get help until I was 20 because of the home I lived in. Don't ever invalidate someone just because they diagnosed themselves. Yes, people who use the term depression for a simple emotion are causing a problem. But these awful and harmful pieces of advice are given to people who have actual mental illness. People who have not suffered from mental illness should not be speaking about it like they know how it works.
Load More Replies... Viviane 4 years ago
John C, are you serious about refusing to offer emotional support to someone because some folks in the comments section disagreed with you? If that was sarcasm, it's an understandable reaction. If it's a vow, I hope you'll break it - you're obviously intelligent and have a moral compass. I go through periods of not engaging online because arguments with strangers can be pretty frustrating.
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