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Everyday life is full of stress that drains your batteries. So if you need a break to recharge them, the Facebook page 'Blackpool Lad' can be a good place to do so—as its admin(s) say, even for lasses!

The origins of its content are a bit murky. The page shares posts that appear to be from X (formerly known as Twitter), but once you start searching for the sources, you realize that a lot of those accounts do not exist.

However, the jokes and observations themselves still stand. They touch on toxic relationships, bad bosses, anxiety, and other common struggles we have.

Continue scrolling to check them out and don't miss the chat we had with psychotherapist Kaytee Gillis—you'll find it in between the pictures.

There are quite a few indicators signaling that we increasingly need to rethink our (lack of) time-outs, but arguably the most alarming ones are found in the workplace. According to SHRM’s Employee Mental Health in 2024 research series, 44% of the 1,405 surveyed U.S. employees feel burned out at work, 45% feel "emotionally drained" from their work, and 51% feel "used up" at the end of the workday.

And these things can seriously impact our well-being.

"Some of the signs that we are burned out include physical pain, increased mental health symptoms such as depression or anxiety, feeling a lot more lethargic or tired, or decreased motivation for things that we used to look forward to, as well as feeling irritable and resentful about things we need to do such as our job/work, housework, parenting, etc.," psychotherapist, author, and educator Kaytee Gillis, who specializes in helping people recover from trauma in families and relationships, told Bored Panda.

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The SHRM data echoes previous research, including the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work in America Survey, in which 92% of workers stated that it is very or somewhat important for them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being. However, at the same time, 57% reported experiencing many of the negative effects of burnout that Gillis just mentioned.

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proud childless cat lady here. I am also nearly 50, never married & work in a library. I’m a living stereotype & loving every minute of it 😉

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While we all go through hardship, not everyone handles it the same. Our coping mechanisms can be classified as active or avoidant.

Active coping means that a person recognizes the source of their stress and takes steps to change the situation or the way they respond to it.

Avoidant coping, on the other hand, occurs when a person ignores the root problem that causes them stress.


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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To circumvent this, my wife will fall asleep on the couch knowing that I cannot, and will not, let her sleep on the couch over night. It forces me to stop and say "Let's go to bed."

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"Some common unhealthy coping skills include substance misuse and isolation," Gillis, author of Breaking the Cycle: the 6 Stages of Healing from Childhood Family Trauma, said.

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"However, many things can be an unhealthy coping skill if used in an unhealthy way or a way that contributes to avoidance. For example, exercise or video games can both be a fun way to de-stress, but both can also be unhealthy when used in excess."

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least I can mostly speak my mind with my patients. Sorry, if you don't quit the cigarettes and live more healthy you will significantly decrease your healthy life span. Some people need a kick in the a*s

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Gillis said, "The best way to recover [from burnout] is to get a break!"

"I understand that isn't always feasible or realistic, but a break can also look like decreasing the workload by delegating some tasks to other people, asking for help with housework or parenting, or taking a couple of days (or more!) off when you can get an actual break."

"Also, increase self-care, such as eating meals, drinking water, moving your body in ways that feel good, and taking care of other needs that are often neglected when we are stressed," the psychotherapist added.

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6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This only works if your relationship is so bad that your partner wouldn't ask. I guess that's the prize you win for being passive aggressive?

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An online friend and I discussed this exact hangup. Volume is much different on my new tv, also between different channels, and I can't play this game anymore.

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It can take time to become aware of and unlearn negative coping mechanisms. Initially, you'll need to be intentional about incorporating positive coping strategies into your daily life, and this may require considerable effort. However, over time, these responses will become more automatic. For now, let's finish the list!

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not those exact words, but my wife saw me refold my shirts once when I was still in the military... 14 years together and folding laundry is still my job XD

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wife gets up every morning around 3:30 (don't ask). I get up around 5:30 or 6. If I get up before that it"s " why are you up? This is my time."

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Armageddon gets unleashed instantly, unfortunately. Have many regretful texts..

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once house-sat for a couple with a cat. The cat loved sci-fy shows, so one of the conditions of house-sitting was that I watched sci-fy shows with the cat. 10/10 experience.

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6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't mind this, maths questions are probably the only ones coming from children I have honest answers for

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6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s the kettle in our house. I’m hypersensitive so have to make the tea, to stop my wife making a bloody racket flicking the same switch in the same way as me. It doesn’t bother me when I do it

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have a "garage" I have a workshop. And no one's telling to "clean" it, everything is exactly where it should be.

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom has a habit of leaving her phone in the kitchen on the island. A few weeks ago, my son and I were in the backyard with his 3yo & 2yo. He was playing on his phone while I blew bubbles. Asked him to please get me a DP. He said sure. Then I see him talking and hear him say " Grammy, since you're in the kitchen now, would you mind bringing mom a DP? Thx" she was laughing as she said "Well played, kiddo!"

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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Train drivers in the UK can earn more than £80k. I read an article in the Sunday Times that said the average veterinarian (with seven years of training) earns £41k. That’s a large part of why trains are so expensive.

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