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40 Hilariously Relatable Memes That Even Freud Would Appreciate (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Memes can be a great tool for communication, especially when it comes to sharing complex feelings or struggles. Since their introduction online, they've grown beyond silly cat pictures and into a means of discussing mental health, which helps people ease emotional burdens and connect with others online.
One place on the internet where life struggles are widely discussed in the form of memes is the ‘Freud Intensifies’ Instagram account. It helps people’s hardships feel seen, which can be nice in a world that sometimes is isolating and lonesome.
While you're busy checking the Freudian memes, don't forget to peek at a conversation with a licensed psychotherapist and author, Duygu Balan, LPCC, who kindly agreed to chat more with us about using memes to discuss mental health.
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Soton_Sherpa 10 months ago
Is this the one where one of the authors replied "Tears of happiness, no doubt" ?
Anxious Aardvark 10 months ago
I lugged my Organic Chem book around with me on campus. I lugged it around through 8 moves, including one international move. It never, ever, made me cry. And I'm not a chemist. However, "The Time Traveler's Wife" did.
Michael Largey 10 months ago
Yes, reading about Nixon's tyrannical corruption did bring many to tears. But he was nothing compared to today's Donlon Trusk.
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Nikolaj Christensen 10 months ago
Quoth the raven "be Nice to yourself" this it uttered, nothing more!
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Auntriarch 10 months ago
Yup. I used to have exactly those glasses, but now I have even bigger, scarier ones
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Michelle C 10 months ago
I have definitely let my inner old lady come out when I’ve been exceptionally tired or had a bad day….
Licensed psychotherapist and author, Duygu Balan, LPCC, seems to be in favor of using memes to talk about mental health, especially when it comes to the younger generation. "I’ve always been drawn to creative ways of discussing mental health, and memes happen to be one of the most fascinating tools we have today," she told Bored Panda.
"As a psychotherapist with decades of experience and a mother to a teenage son, I see how memes capture the attention of younger generations while offering bite-size insights into complex emotional experiences."
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Brian Droste 10 months ago
I have done this plenty of times. Sometimes I just need to check on a price or go buy something and can't find what I am looking for so I just walk out.
Teresa Spanics 10 months ago
I have done that as what I wanted was not available or just to check to see what is in stock to get it later on.
Vivian McBride 10 months ago
Especially going into a store that you would never buy anything at.
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Scott Rackley 10 months ago
I secretly enjoy explaining to new cashiers what that fruit is. Or explaining the difference in a spanish onion vs a vidalia. Yeah, I'm probably annoying.
While she doesn't use memes with her clients, she still tries to provide them with short and relatable examples. "In my professional life, I often use short, relatable examples—similar to memes—to illustrate how mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD can impact a person’s day-to-day life," she shared.
"This type of accessible language, which has some overlap with meme culture, helps clients feel understood rather than overwhelmed by clinical jargon."
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TotallyNOTAFox 10 months ago
I still don't know where one of my favourite pants went after washing it
Philly Bob 10 months ago
They probably morphed into a coat hanger. I keep losing articles of clothing but the hangers in my closet seem to multiply. Either clothes morph into them, or the little buggers are breeding.
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Anxious Aardvark 10 months ago
Left a coat hanging outside the lab. Gone. Had a velour pullover that looked like mouse fur. Girlfriend left with it one day, and never saw it again. But I lost a pair of jeans in a one bedroom apartment and after a year, I'm still being teased about it.
Scott Rackley 10 months ago
I lost a favorite barn coat one time. In the summer. One day it was there and then in November it wasn't. Miss that coat, it was nice.
Pandasizing World Peace 9 months ago
I still wonder about the rolling carry on suitcase I lost in my house. And then, there's the 2 $100 bills I hid somewhere for a rainy day - 4 years ago. These are the kind of things that generate the above second panel for me.
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Michelle C 10 months ago
If I’m around chocolate, I better have someone holding me accountable. I will eat a little too much for my own good every once in a while if I don’t!
"Incorporating memes in our interactions can be a fun and meaningful way to spark conversations about emotional well-being and social struggles. It’s much easier for young adults or teens to discuss a witty meme than to sit down for a traditional lecture on mental health," said Balan, summarizing her view on using memes to discuss mental health.
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cerinamroth 10 months ago
This cat encapsulates my little boy's personality and cuteness so perfectly. He has beautiful big brown eyes that make your heart absolutely melt but his personality is that of a vicious mediaeval lord.
Michelle C 10 months ago
My childhood cat was like this. She was an angel about 95% of the time, but could be mischievous at best and downright defiant at worst the other 5% of the time. It’s been almost 20 years since she passed and I miss her still!
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Joseph Miller 10 months ago
"Yeah, can you write me a doctor's note to be off for a couple of months?, not hospitalized, just a break?" Said by me to my therapist.
Fire Singer 10 months ago
Did it work? Maybe not months, but a day or two? Asking for a friend...
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Nosirrow 10 months ago
Once you step into the office, you lose the control bc now the therapist/psychologist/ psychiatrist has all the power. Last year I had to take an dumb insult from a psychiatrist without complaint bc she was deciding if that evening I could lock myself in the toilet or not.
Lori Gibbs 9 months ago
There's a lot of things that I wouldn't tell my parents or a therapist, and I am 70 years old🤐
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Amanda Amanda 10 months ago
made me feel, mentally comfortable, cause everyone has their own journey, people in this pic, are all on different routes, but their are all sitting together, something comforting about that
She believes that what makes mental health memes so compelling is their ability to turn personal stories into small, relatable snippets. "Storytelling is an ancient form of sharing experiences, connecting to other people, and expressing one’s struggles. From drawings on cave walls to novels, movies, and video games, storytelling is a part of the human condition that provides a gateway to bond with other humans," she explained.
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Huddo's sister 10 months ago
I don't even pretend I'm going to do that after work! I do however tell myself I will do it in the morning before work (which starts at 1pm) and it rarely happens.
Brian Droste 10 months ago
Before retiring I had a half hour drive home and I would think something similar and by the time I got home, I end up being to tired to do anything.
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Howl's sleeping castle 10 months ago (edited)
When my nephew realised that all my cat does is eat, play, and sleep and also doesn't have to go to school, he said 'i wish I was a cat '
April Pickett 10 months ago
In my next life, I wanted to be a dog, but I changed my mind, I want to be a cat.
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TribbleThinking 10 months ago
My nephew went to his first day of school. Examined everything, tried everything. At the end of the day, when asked, he said it was alright. He was shocked when he found out he was expected to go back!
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According to Balan, taking storytelling and combining it with humor and sarcasm (as memes seem to be doing) can break down stigma and transform taboo topics like panic attacks or toxic relationships into meaningful conversations. "It is a modern form of storytelling, which is a powerful healing practice and a way to connect people. Memes can serve as a bridge between personal experiences and collective understanding, allowing us to find solace in a community that says, 'I’ve been there, too,'" she said.
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Howl's sleeping castle 10 months ago
Omg this happened to me once. I was in uni and met this guy on the first day. Vibes matches and we hit it off. As we had similar subjects so we spent almost 3-4 hours together. Next day I saw him, smiled and opened my mouth and just stood there. I had totally forgotten his name and he realised what has happened. He got so offended and asked me to call him once I know his name. I found out later but even after two decades I can't forget the horror and embarrassment I felt
Papa 10 months ago
I wouldn't worry about it. He sounds like a jerk. He could have just laughed about it.
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SolitaryIntrovert 10 months ago
Me too. I just tell people straight away that I'm glad to meet you,but don't be offended if I don't remember your name. It takes me meeting them about 5 times before the tangled neurons in my head start to function.
Anxious Aardvark 10 months ago
Terrible with names. Good with faces. Met a guy on the streets of Washington, D.C. He said something like "Hi, how have you been?" Conversation went from there. He then said "You don't remember me, do you?" "Well, you're Mister Gin & Tonic with a *twist* of lime." He laughed. He'd been a customer for three nights in a bar six years before. I still read journal articles on how memory works. :D
Cristi nah 10 months ago
"I have a mnemotecnic trick, I associate the first letter with a fruit and then..." Okay whateveryournameis
Teresa Spanics 10 months ago
I tell people that I have High Functioning Autism and faces to names is something that I have to work on.
JayhawkJoey 10 months ago
As opposed to my husband, who knew every name of every GOT character, including every Night Walker and Unsullied.
BookFanatic 10 months ago
One of the characters in a favorite book series (James Qwilleran--The Cat Who) always asks someone to spell their last name if he can't remember it. In one book this massively backfires when someone replies "S-M-I-T-H." I've stolen that fictional trick multiple times.
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Philly Bob 10 months ago
This is not Hell. This is were we were sent because we were BAD in Hell.
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But there has to be a downside to this, doesn’t there? Well, yes, as not all mental health memes are beneficial. "There is a fine line between using humor and sarcasm to convey one’s personal experience and trivializing someone else’s suffering," Duygu noted.
"It is important to use humor carefully as a healthy coping mechanism and not to dismiss someone’s pain. Cynicism can inadvertently minimize suffering, while certain memes might even trigger painful memories in individuals who have experienced trauma. When creating or sharing memes, it is important to approach sensitive topics with empathy and respect. Adding trigger warnings or context can go a long way in preventing harm," she advised.
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cj be like 10 months ago
I dont know whether that's actually Tom Holland or not but either way zendaya's face is awesome
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cj be like 10 months ago (edited)
there are no thoughts in those frogs' heads, just pure rhythm
Anxious Aardvark 10 months ago
"Madder than a box of frogs" - there's a reason that expression exists.
Montanavanna 10 months ago
I couldn't stop running through Jamiraquai Virtual Insanity in my head last night. Jay Kay keeping me up with them sick beats.
Therefore, it’s important to mindfully engage with mental health memes online. And Balan is here to tell us how. "If you’re going to post or share a meme about a mental health struggle, it’s essential to be aware that someone reading it might be in a vulnerable state. A well-placed disclaimer or thoughtful caption can help set the tone, acknowledging that the meme’s goal is to foster support rather than cause distress," she recommended.
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ShortAttnSpanTheatre 10 months ago
Seriously one of the best pics of Christina Ricci. She is so stinkin cute here. For a little girl her acting skills were already tip top.
Trophy Husband 10 months ago
Which would you rather be, intelligent but brooding Wednesday; or dumb but happy Pugsley?
"It’s also crucial to remember that memes are not a replacement for professional help or daily coping strategies," she stressed. "If someone finds themselves relying on memes as their primary outlet for mental health support, that might indicate a need to explore more in-depth resources, like therapy or support groups."
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Anxious Aardvark 10 months ago
Funny thing. The most relaxing, chill bar I ever went to was a goth bar that played a mix of industrial/noise/metal/punk music. As you might guess, it was also far from boring.
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cerinamroth 10 months ago
Mine made me shriek on the bus on the way home from work today.
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Since I will run through "things that really went wrong one time" to help put me to sleep, I can relate.
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Bryan Wright 10 months ago
Poor Siggy had a real hard time of it. Less deep thoughts, more fun is the answer to our inner angst..
Lastly, Balan concluded by saying, "It is important to consider how online content might affect others, especially those who may be silently suffering and may need real-life support. As much as memes can validate feelings, provide an online community and spark important conversations, they can also unintentionally alienate those who are struggling," she warned.
"It is important to emphasize that memes cannot replace healthy coping mechanisms or the support a community, loved ones, or clinical resources can provide. Humor can lighten heavy topics, but it should always include an invitation for deeper, more meaningful conversations. By using memes responsibly, we can reduce stigma, extend a virtual hand to reinforce constructive ways of dealing with stress, and encourage individuals to seek professional help when needed."
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OpheliaPoe 9 months ago
I have literally done exactly this. A customer told me the weather was nice and I enthusiastically thanked her as though she had complimented me. A moment later I felt incredibly stupid.
Kris Tyler 10 months ago
Or saying it as an affirmation of self confidence and positive energy. (Or saying it ironically if you're having a bad day).
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Nosirrow 10 months ago
During family therapy my psychologist asked why I'm so negative. I said sth like human mind is naturally negative so we don't die out like dodos. Father said:if you know so much, help yourself. Therapist told him: it's not clear she understands what's she's saying. I love how dumb people think they're insulting me but actually they're willingly revealing their own stupidity.
Sarah Belt 10 months ago
What an odd thing for a therapist to say. I'm sorry that happened to you.
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Rick Murray 10 months ago
Take me with you. Take me with you. Take me with you. Take me with you. Please take me with you!
Bryan Wright 10 months ago
Here's hoping they are here to take Donald back from whence he came.
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Sergio Bicerra 10 months ago
Nope... damn you're weird... but in a good way :)
Load More Replies... Mike Rodrick 10 months ago
Waitresses always ask if everything is alright when your mouth is full & then hurry away.
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Nosirrow 10 months ago
I saw a chonky cat today. It came up to me and licked my hand, then turned so I could see its chonky behind, as a sign of trust. Cats are the best and people are the worst!
Gregory Garcia 3 months ago
Thats why I have dogs! 3 of them. 2 sleep with me, the 3rd off and on. Beds not big enough
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My up was when my shy "I-hate-you-and-all-humans-are-terrifying" orange kitty deigned to stay in my lap and purr while making biscuits. Nearly burst into tears when he nudged my hand for pets.
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Mike Rodrick 10 months ago
Don't buy eggs or you won't be able to afford water.
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Stygtand 10 months ago
Around 40-42 i just went meh. It is what it is. Life moves to fast to worry about every stupid detail.
Anxious Aardvark 10 months ago
Every so often I think about decisions I made that look sort of stupid in retrospect. Then I run through what might have happened if I made the other logical decision. "In debt, alcoholic, divorced, paying child support and living in a condo" came up one time, and made me feel a lot better with life.
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Ralph Vanloton 9 months ago
There is nothing wrong with tattoos! They've been part of humankind for millennia.
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kzys59pcrp 10 months ago
This is a weird example of it but it can really help with negative thoughts.
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Michael None 10 months ago (edited)
My boss yelled at me->"F**k him, let him try and keep this place going without me"->passive aggression and malicious compliance
Fred L. 10 months ago
Missing the alternative "My boss yelled at me." - "My boss is an arsehole but he is my boss and this will not change no matter how hard I work." - "Extreme frustration".
Luke Branwen 10 months ago
I've seen an edit of this where the bottom middle was replaced by "I f#ck his wife" 😁
Nosirrow 10 months ago (edited)
The truth is most people never emotionally matured. Oh, you have a bad day, so you yell at your employee who has to take it? That's emotional immaturity. It is depressing to realise that you're surrounded by abusive, entitled toddlers who have power over you.
veirdbuttrue 10 months ago
So true. And if you react to the constant belittling, well then you are the crazy employee who can't be trusted.
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Hollerfloozy 10 months ago
Seems more like they are trying to get us to indoctrinate ourselves.
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Dragons Exist 10 months ago
Oh no, people have to do less work (whilst learning more stuff), what a shame, we need to go back to the good ol' days (/s)
Kathrin Pukowsky 10 months ago
That's one (and probably the intended) way to see it, but it made me think of how the school system manages to annihilate children's natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. Although... I wouldn't be surprised if people were complaining about the same exact thing back in ancient times.
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Rosecrucian Roeth 10 months ago
It is actually quite surprising what you can do when you absolutely have to.
Nosirrow 10 months ago
I realised why I had the worst experience looking for help as an abuse victim. Everyone gets angry with me as if I willingly had sex, got pregnant, gave birth and decided to keep my baby self. I'm not my own mother and I exist without my consent. Other people ruined my life and I just gave up.
Mike Rodrick 10 months ago (edited)
Adulting sucks! & to think this is what I wanted to be as a kid.
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Huddo's sister 10 months ago
Not me. I approached my 30s like any other age over 18, apathetically. I don't really care I get older, I'm living basically the same life anyway.
winterwidow87 10 months ago
I'd laugh but as someone born in the 80s who's turning 40 in 2 years i don't think i can.
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Kris 10 months ago
I am so tired right now that I stared at this post until the screen went black, because I could not focus enough to understand it 😵💫
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Fire Singer 10 months ago
I had to apologize after a meeting at work for laughing at an inappropriate time...
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cerinamroth 10 months ago
I'm not sure whether he's thinking deep thoughts or simply being mindful of the sensations he is experiencing in a way we should all be envious of.
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Nosirrow 10 months ago
Actually, extraverts drain the energy of introverts. The former are like over animated puppies. Calm the heck down, Jesus.
cerinamroth 10 months ago
Yeah, Jesus! You and all your mates, feeding 5,000 people of a weekend. Calm down!
Load More Replies... BookFanatic 10 months ago
I made the mistake of being the only sober one at a friend's bachelorette party. I went from "drunk people are fun" to "OMFG I'm going to kill these morons" in about .12 seconds. Noped out and went home.
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Mike Rodrick 10 months ago
I took a nap after work, woke up & thought I was late for work & called in sick. It was the same day.
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cerinamroth 10 months ago
Read a book and keep your phone outside your bedroom. Get a normal alarm clock. Thank me later! It has been the best tip I've ever had (apart from "Get your butt to therapy").
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April Pickett 10 months ago
You're going to have to pick a different music taste. Yours burned up.
Huddo's sister 10 months ago
I don't understand people who only like one type of music. I am not a huge fan of certain genres, but I am bound to like at least one song from them.
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Huddo's sister 10 months ago
I would be flattered they think I have a place big enough to invite people over to
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Multa Nocte 10 months ago
We sometimes also have a croissant or a chocolatine, but otherwise, fairly accurate.
cerinamroth 10 months ago
In France. France is not all of Europe. Southern half has something sweet with the coffee, northern half has something savoury with the coffee. Weird outliers in the UK have something sweet or savoury with tea.
Load More Replies... winterwidow87 10 months ago (edited)
It's true in some parts of Europe. Something people who post these things seem to not understand is that Europe is not some big country that can be generalized, each country has its own customs. If you see something done a certain way in Poland, or Greece, or Spain, it doesn't mean it's the same for the rest of Europe.
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Philly Bob 10 months ago
Like those massive holiday dinners. 2 weeks of shopping, 2 days of prepping, 5 hours of cooking, 20 minutes of plating and by the time it's all said and done, you aren't hungry anymore.
BookFanatic 10 months ago
My aunts and my mom thought it was hysterical when my 9-yr-old self declared Thanksgiving annoying because we spent all morning cooking, 45 minutes eating, and then another hour cleaning. Uncles and Dad got a pass because football. Also annoying.
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SCP 4666 10 months ago
Had this a few times. heard annyoing music in my dream and couldn`t turn it off. so it became a nightmare
Pandasizing World Peace 9 months ago
Same here. I was pushing every button on the clock radio and could not make the music stop!
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Huddo's sister 10 months ago
No me. My favourite birthday memory is my 20th. My mum was busy so for once didn't insist on dinner on the day of my birthday. My housemates were out for work and then something after, so I celebrated by watching tv and eating a store bought lasagne and fairy bread in an empty house. Second best was when I had a rare work from home day so I could write mid year reports (my first year of teaching) and it happened to fall on my birthday. No one at work but my housemate knew it was my birthday. I wrote reports in the morning (it only took a few hours) and then spent the rest of the day watching tv. My house mate brought wine and dinner home after work. I was living 5 hours from my family and so just had phone calls from them.
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Nosirrow 10 months ago
People don't realise how often pain is caused by stress. It feels real and alarming but it's just stupid stress. I know, my body fooled me too many times.
BookFanatic 10 months ago
My friend swore up and down she was having a heart attack. Nope. "Just stress."
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cerinamroth 10 months ago
I never want to cry when I'm angry; this seems so alien to me. But then I literally never cry.
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Auntriarch 10 months ago
I saw the Beethoven frieze in Vienna, I plan to go back, but with my iPod
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Nosirrow 10 months ago
What is the order, then? Everyone can be accused of having a mental disorder. No reliable tests, no way to question the diagnosis. Sth has to be wrong with you otherwise you won't be fooled into paying for therapy.
cerinamroth 10 months ago
Your theory falls apart a little in countries where you don't have to pay! There are measurable benefits. Many medical settings use scores to rate pain for cancer patients, for example. Are you saying they are also useless because pain is subjective?
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Panda Panda Bo Banda 10 months ago
If you annoy them an they don't leave, that means they really love you. At least until next time.
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Huddo's sister 10 months ago
I used to read while eating breakfast and dinner. Then I got depressed and couldn't focus on reading so started watching tv while I ate. Now I wish I could break the habit and get back to reading but I haven't been able to so far.
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Rinso The Red 10 months ago
Always thought this was b******t. All it really says is "philosophers know more about reality than you so shut up".
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Dave Platt 10 months ago
"I mean, really, Lorn. Was ever heart harrowed as mine was last night?"
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