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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.

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    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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    1 month 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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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the person with the cart situated blocking the aisle, no room on either side. "Time for bumper cars".

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That reminds me that I want to get some dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets when I next go to the grocery store.

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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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    1 month 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.

    "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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    Libstak
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's for the damaged luggage on the carousel in arrivals, but that's just me.

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    1 month 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."

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    "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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    1 month 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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    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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    1 month 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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    Jennifer Smith
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, I’m not alone? Did someone get in because I didn’t check the door a fourth time?

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    Lost Panda
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    1 month 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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    Doofnuts
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    1 month 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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    Diane O'Brien
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister's dog smelled her breast cancer, now I don't like it when he follows me

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with deer and rabbits. Can't they see I'm a Disney Princess in disguise??

    Donkey boi
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what to tell you. You either are, or are not a Disney princess. My Disney Princess levels at work... DSC_0300-6...7c8df7.jpg DSC_0300-670558b7c8df7.jpg

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    Verena
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hurts even more if it is your own animals. The horses love to graze near the entrance to my part of "their" garden. They know that I might come along doing stable stuff or with a carrot for them (reason to stay close to the entrance) or whatever, they hear me leaving the house, but every time they notice me in that entrance it is "help, a sabre tooth tiger att.... Oh. It's you. Okay. Red alarm off. Where's the carrot?"

    Leoninus Fate
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mom {rip} could call out to crows and birds in the parking lot as we waited at stores and they would land on the car and all around it, my sister and mom loved it, I hated it and sat in the back telling mom to stop calling them to us {birds hate me if i get out and a bird is near they attack no reason}

    AngelWingsYT
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying to befriend my backyard birbs but they fly away second i walk up

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    Auntriarch
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, that would be like sitting in a field of muesli with no fruit. Fries would be a carrot patch.

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    Schnitzel
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    1 month 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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    Geoffrey Scott
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then you side eye the dog, they look away, side eye, look away "nope, not begging, just chillin'"

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not so sure that someone taking 'a patient's history' wouldn't know how to spell "new" correctly.

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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    ChugChug
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with camping? I think it's very nice to be close to nature. I love it

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    Savahax
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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    1 month 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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    Lost Panda
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than the "What are you doing? That was our turn!" on a road they travel daily, but you only once in awhile.

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    Rayne OfSalt
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey now, I give GREAT advice! Just because my own life is a dumpster fire doesn't mean I can't see how you can fix yours!

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dr. Pepper is my downfall soda. I'm trying to give up soda but sometimes I just want an ice cold Dr. Pepper! So this candle would kill me! But it sounds amazing.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I confused the it chap at work once before I remembered that I have my mouse set to right button

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My second daughter washed her and her sisters' uniforms for school last night for the first time. Now I get that extra time to... do the rest of the things.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew I when I asked, "who tha F**K is Britney Spears", I had crossed the Rubicon.....

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    giku T
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    know i know why my husband is walking around in hideous clothes after an arguement that ended on my favor

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couldn't do it... If the dishes aren't washed before bed, they have to be washed before I leave for work or I go nuts.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting the answer isn't the problem. It's the dreaded "Show your work" that's the problem.

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