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When you’re in that miserable state of mind, sometimes a single meme can put a smile on your face. Luckily, one Austin, Texas-based non-profit community outreach organization is notorious for making hilarious memes out of relatable, often not too bright moments of our lives. So welcome to the safe place to talk about hard things, quoting our beloved Dr. Phil.

Known as “A Safe Place Inside your Head,” this Instagram page is “meeting people where they are at” and making them feel less lonely. It covers anything from mood swings and depression to social anxiety and past trauma, which no one is probably immune to. Today, we selected some of the funniest and, for that matter, most soul-soothing memes because laughter is the best medicine, even if you don’t feel like taking it.

And please know that no matter what you or your loved one is facing right now, you deserve to be connected to help. Browse here to connect to resources and here for a list of suicide hotlines available in your country.

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We Joke About Our Mental Health And Insecurities 🥲😂
also Not Funny: People’s Weight Or Physical Features In General, Someone’s Financial Status Or Lack Of, Death Or Suicide.
anything I Missed? - @therealjoirizarry
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#funnynotfunmy #badjokes #stopsayingstupidshit #racismisnotcomedy #stopbeingphobic #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters🧠 #safeplaceinsideyourhead

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I’m Not Sure If This Is True, But In My Heart Of Hearts I Sure Want It To Be.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎
@anxietysupport.info
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😬in My Worst Of My Social Anxiety Days I Struggled To Do So Many Things🤦🏼‍♀️. For Example: God Forbid I Forgot To Grab A Fork After Sitting Down At The Food Court With My Food. I Would Panic, Feel Instant Nervousness Just At The Thought Of Having To Get Back Up And Go And Ask For A Fork Or Even Simply Just Grab One Off The Counter.
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😞this Is An Example Of One Of The Many Roadblocks That Someone With Anxiety May Face. We Overthink And Overanalyze Every Step And It's Possible Numerous Outcomes. It Is Exhausting To Say The Least.
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Emmydearest
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's why I love the internet. You can ask the stupidest or most inappropriate questions and it's more than likely that : 1- someone has already asked the same question or 2- someone will gladly give you an answer. At the same time there will always be that someone who will bash you for anything you might say or do (too ugly, too pretty, too fat, too skinny, etc).

DennyS (denzoren)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is similar to why I've quickly grown to really like BP. Sure you have some trolls but in general everyone is very helpful and understanding. It's like a place where my people exist.

Hseed
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP is a really nice platform with really nice people. There's always a troll or two, but mostly normal people that struggles with normal things in life. Hugs to everyone of you, mates!!!

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Cee Mor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I avoided hot school lunch my entire life because I tried once in first grade and did it wrong. The lunch lady said to me 'don't you even know how to order lunch' . I was mortified and never did it again until collage.

Ryan Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, same here. Was always a lunchbox kid. Don't recall the reason, but in 2nd grade, I had to buy lunch one day and had no idea what I was doing, it was loud, it was chaotic, the servers were (in my scared kind) intimidating. When I got to the register lady, i had only a chocolate milk carton on my tray and tears welling up in my eyes. The register lady "saw me" and asked me something like "are you ok, son? You need more than that for lunch". Then proceeded to ask me if I liked grilled cheese or goulash, corn or carrots, etc ... and got me a full lunch. Lovely woman, but, I did not buy school lunch again until 10th grade.

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Dog Fanatic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made me feel good. I hate it when I'm made fun of for my anxiety and depression. I. CAN'T. CHANGE. IT. If I could, I would've never even struggled through everything and grown from the experience. I'm doing much better with my therapy and meds. Please don't be rude and judgmental when you have no idea what the person you are bullying is going through.

Corey Adams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

actually come to think of it how do you order at subway its all quite convoluted, no shame to this guy

IDK_Something
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've found the app to be the absolute best in helping to order at Subway. There is every available option you can customize for that location, in a user-friendly interface. Bonus for not stumbling over words in face to face interactions! However... 1) State what kind of sandwich style you want 2) Choose your bread and length 3) Type of cheese 4) Toasted or not 5) Choose available toppings they have on display *be careful, some like avocado, will cost extra!* 6) Condiment(s) of choice including salt and/or pepper 7) Enjoy!

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Anne Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems like such a simple thing until you are at the front of the line. They no longer have your long time favourite and your second choice has changed. Now you can't remember which bread they have or which one you hated. They asked you something but they mumbled, perhaps on purpose. You just choose something, anything and it's really awful. You know you won't ever go back.

Louise B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to this so much. I recently bought my first subway, at 46 years old. I was crushed! I felt like such a fool because I didn't understand the whole complex process of ordering a sandwich. Every question I asked was met with an eye roll and a loud exasperated tut. Obviously I'm getting old. It's Gen X's version of Logan's run (Oh No! That's a really old reference!)

Erica Cochrane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i work in a coffee shop, and often see people who have never been there before, who are intimidated by the choices. so i will always offer to help them, say i'll explain anything they aren't sure about, but also, if they need space to decide, i will give them that space, instead of hovering over them (i'll finish an order for someone else, put some dishes away etc), because there is nothing worse than being in a stressful situation and having someone hovering over you demanding you make a decision asap.

LaToya Mack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t know what’s going on but all of these posts are pulling at my heart strings and I like it.

B S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'd be perfectly happy to go hold someone's hand at subway bc they get extreme social anxiety cause i'm an agoraphobe w social anxiety who can Just go to subway w/o freaking.

Tobias Reaper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok i shall give it a try i do have anxiety but would like to take over the world how would i do this

Clearly sunny
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know anxiety, so awful. When I was worst lay in front of a fan in bed, because the strangle feeling around my neck.

Aisling Raye
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like people give Reddit so much crap that it doesn't deserve. There are subs on there with absolutely wonderful people that have literally saved my life over the years.

Samuel Pelatan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many people don't realise how much things can be hard when you have to (re)learn them. Especially social interactions and chores. Yeah sure it looks easy to you because you've done it successfully every week since you are an adult. But some of us have gap of weeks, mounth and even years in our life because of mental/physical illnesses, addiction, etc...

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To find out more about the internet’s beloved project A Safe Place Inside your Head, which currently has 773k followers on Instagram, we reached out to the creators behind it. We spoke with Tanner Hamilton, the CEO at A Safe Place Inside Your Head, who said that he and his mom Joanne “created this non profit in honor of my brother who passed away from suicide.”

Hamilton added that “We wanted to raise awareness around his death and for his memory to live on through helping others.” He is the original founder of the non-profit and brought Joanne into the project later on.

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When asked how the creator of A Safe Place Inside Your Head would best describe the audience who follows their page, Tanner said: “it is a group of like-minded people who want a community where they do not feel alone in their thoughts. We talk about the ugly side of mental health in a relatable way.”

The success of A Safe Place Inside Your Head has to do with relatable memes that hit close to home for many people browsing online. “We make some, we get some from the internet and meme publishers who want to support the cause,” Tanner said when asked how they select content to share on the page, “It is a group effort,” he added.

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#20

This Is Me…i Dive Into Self Loathing So Much When I Make A Mistake. This May Not Match Everyone’s Feelings But I Am Such A Perfectionist To A Fault That I Just Wanna Be Good At Everything I Do. I Focus On What I Did Wrong So Much That It Almost Becomes An Obsession. I’ve Been Managing It By Letting Things Go, Or Trying To At Least. Any One Else Feeling Like This? - @tanner_hamilton22
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Or If You Were Suppose To Start Something At 2 Pm And Now It’s 2:05 Pm So You Have To Wait A Day, Maybe Six To Actually Start It 🤷‍♀️
why Do I Do This…… @therealjoirizarry
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i Thought I Was Just An Undercover Introvert 🤷‍♀️
i Am The Oldest Of Six Children, Essentially The Third Parent, But Even Growing Up I Tended To Try To Find As Much Alone Time As Possible To “Problem Solve”, I Wasn’t Able To Lean On The Adults Around Me To Take Charge.
do You Isolate Or Collaborate In Times Of Anxiety?
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#29

I Find It’s A Delicate Balance In Life. Also, Trying To Find A New Therapist Is So Difficult. Why Is Getting Help This Damn Hard I Don’t Get It? - @tanner_hamilton22
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#41

I’m The Proud Momma Of A Son @tanner_hamilton22 That Started A Movement To Start A Mental Health Conversation And Provide Support. Although I’m Not Your Generation I’m Here With In The Trenches To Break The Cycle.
right Here, Right Now, You Are Seen And Heard ✊ -Joanne
preachhhhh!
📸 @thebrokeblackgirl
@socialtwerkers #breakingcycles #generationalcycles #toxicity #awareness #cutthebullshit #insight #inclusivity #empowerment #socialjustice #traumarecovery #anxiety #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #mondaymotivation

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And Do You Also Seek Out The Emotionally Unavailable In Your Relationships? And Do You Push Away Love And Affection From The Available People?
or Are You “Normal?” @therealjoirizarry
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Anyone Else Ever Feel This Way? I Get Super Anxious When Someone Says “Can I Talk To You About Something, It Will Have To Be Later Though”….like Why Not Now Lol. I Have Bad Anxiety And Think The Worst When I’m Awaiting Conversations….most Of The Time It’s Not Even Bad. Why Does My Brain Work Like This??? - @tanner_hamilton22
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This Is So True For Me…is How I Act Weird? I Feel Socially Awkward And I Replay Every Sentence In My Head After Saying It Making Sure It Didn’t Sound Terrible. Ever Since Covid Started I’ve Had Terrible Social Anxiety, It Used To Be Bad But Now Worse To The Point Where I Prefer To Be Alone. Being Outside With People Does Not Make Me Happy, Being Social Does Not Make Me Happy. Being Alone In My Room Makes Me Happy. Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? I Know I Can’t Be Alone In This Lol. - @tanner_hamilton22
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#71

It’s Definitely A Mood.
in The Words Of @regen_health
i Feel Like This Could Be A Thing.⁣
maybe It’ll Work 🧠🚫⁣
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who Else Brain Is Tired? @therealjoirizarry ⁣
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I’ll Practice This To Say Over And Over Again.
how Many Times Has A Person Hurt You, Whether They Meant To Or Not, And You Had To Stop Dead In Your Tracks And Just Not Respond?
sometimes I Need The Space To Quiet And Calm Down The Overwhelming Hurt I’m Feeling, So It’s Just Easier To Step Away.
look At Me, Adulting - @therealjoirizarry
@mentalillnessquotesinfo 💚
photo Credit: @zapatistarising (Twitter)💚
#cptsd #cptsdsupport #cptsdawareness #cptsdhealing #cptsdwarrior #complextrauma #complexptsdrecovery #ptsdawareness #emotionalneglect #healingfromtrauma #mentalhealthmemes #isurvivedmychildhood #traumarecovery #childhoodtrauma #boundaries #traumahealing #childhoodtraumasurvivor #intergenerationaltrauma #ptsd  #childhoodabuse #conflictresolution #traumabonding #anxiety #traumasurvivor #traumatherapy  #mentalhealth #depression #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #a#asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#80

This, This, All Of This. Generational Trauma Is A Thing And I Believe I Should Give Myself Grace For Fighting Against It. Things I Thought Were Normal Because It’s What I Was Taught Were Actually Things My Parents Were Taught To Be Normal, And When I Got A Therapist They Saw My Traumas And Helped Me Understand Them Better And For That I Am Very Grateful. I’ll Say It Till I’m Blue In The Face, There Is Nothing Wrong With Me. - @tanner_hamilton22
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#98

This Describes Me Perfectly Right Now. I Feel Like I’m Floating Along Without Any Purpose In Life. My Life Is Good But I Guess I Just Want More. I’m Accomplishing My Goals And Doing Well, I’ve Got My Mental Health In Check For The Most Part But Something Keeps Telling Me I Am Meant For More In Life. I Plan On Trying Some New Things To See If I Can Spark Something But Everything I Do Seems Dull. Helping People Is All I Want To Do In Life, But Existing In This World Is Expensive. I Guess I Have To Keep Leveling Up So I Can Help Others Level Up Too. - @tanner_hamilton22
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I Feel Like I’m Currently In The State Of Navigating The Loneliness. At First When I Began This Journey, I Felt Terrible. I Had To Actual Deal With My Emotions Instead Of Relying On Others To Help Me Navigate The Waters. Now I Know The Journey Of Adulthood Never Ends But I Feel Like I’ve Grown Into Preferring Being Alone Most Of The Time. As We Go Through The Holidays, I Realize I Wasn’t Meant For Parties And Hangouts And That It Really Does Drain Me Emotionally. I Had To Leave A Party Because I Simply Could Not Have Another Conversation About How I Was Doing In Life. I Feel As Though Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy And That’s All These Holiday Parties Are Most Times, Wether It Be Comparing Jobs, The Amount Of Kids You Have Or What You Are Doing In Life. Maybe It’s My Mindset That Needs To Change But I Love My Alone Time, And I’m Tired Of Feeling Bad About It. - @tanner_hamilton22
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#105

I Won’t Be Apologizing For Any Of These Things In 2022. Thanks For Coming To My Ted Talk. - @tanner_hamilton22
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Just Me, Doing My Little Thang 🥺
anxious Bedtime Ritual, Activated!
i Hope Y’all Get Some Good Rest Tonight 🤍
@therealjoirizarry
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#114

Literally Me For The Last Two Weeks. I Was Either Dodging Covid, Zoned Out Or Overwhelmed.
yesterday The Fog Finally Lifted, So Here I Am Again In Your Inbox. Immmmmm Back!
@therealjoirizarry
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#116

Employers That Work You With No Days Off And Long Hours.
friends That Don’t Honor A No When You Say You Don’t Want To Hang Out.
it’s Ok To Not Be Ok But Only When It’s Not Inconvenient For Others… Those People.
hard Stop 🛑
please Continue To Defend Your Right To Have Mental Health Balance. Please Say No When It Doesn’t Feel Right To Be Somewhere Or Do Something That You Don’t Want To. We End The Stigma When We Speak Loud About How We Feel.
it Really Is Ok To Not Be Ok And When You’re Not, To Protect Your Peace ☮️
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#117

Second Runner Up To My Imposter Syndrome Are My Abandonment Issues.
if You’re Like Me, Then Say It With Me….. Especially “I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong” … And Repeat 🔁
my Constant Need To Be Recognized And Safe Gets Into The Way Of Seeing Realistically What The Situation Actually Is. Some People Are Busy, Some People Don’t Like To Text, And It’s Perfectly Fine For Me To Be Alone. With This List I Have Some New Things To Say And Remind Myself 👏🏼
which One Of These Can You Relate To? - @therealjoirizarry
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#121

Y’all I’m Tired, Borderline Exhausted At This Point. The Weekend Is Almost Here So I Gotta Keep It Moving And Try To Make It. This Week I’m More Physically Than Mentally Exhausted But It’s Slowly Starting To Catch Up Lol. I’m Gunna Do My Best To Make It A Great Day, I Hope You Do Too. Remember, You Are Loved. - @tanner_hamilton22
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