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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 @trashyqueen_ @sourqueen2 📸@homewithzuis . . . . . #funnynotfunmy #badjokes #stopsayingstupidshit #racismisnotcomedy #stopbeingphobic #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters🧠 #safeplaceinsideyourhead

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Like Most Of Us, I Grew Up In A Very Dysfunctional Family. Both My Parents Died In My Early 40’s And I Absolutely Don’t Feel Any Grief From Either Of Their Deaths. what I Do Feel Grief Is From The Trauma I Had To Survive As A Child From Absentee Parents That Provided Barely Any Love Or Support. I Also Feel Grief For The Mental Health Issues That Developed In My Childhood That I Carry Into Today. you Don’t Have To Love Your Family If You Don’t Want To. They Should Be Accountable And Not Be Given Grace Just Because They Are Blood. Don’t Feel Bad If You Walk Away From A Family Relationship To Preserve Your Mental Health. may Is National Mental Health Month, So Be Kind To Your Mind And Don’t Take Any Bullshit From Anyone. - @therealjoirizarry twitter : Ethancarpediem . , . . #familytrauma #traumahealing #familyisnteverything #walkaway #healthyboundaries #haveboundarieslikeamotherfucker #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #anxiety #depression #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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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 • • 😩i Don't Think A Lot Of People Know How Incredibly Hard It Is For People With Anxiety To Do Some Things That Are Incredibly Normal And Effortless For Others. • • • 😬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. • • • 😞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. . . . ❤️comment Below If You Can Relate❤️. • • @anxietycoachleigha . . . #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicideisnottheanswer #suicidequote #suicide #suicidal #depression #depressionawareness #depressionhelp #anxiety #anxietyawareness #endthestigma #stopthestigma #yourenotalone #endstigma #stigmafree #stigma #stigmafighter #supportsaveslives #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #ptsd #trauma #mentalillness #bipolar #mentalillnessawareness #itsokaynottobeokay #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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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.
#4

Tw: Suicide my Oldest Son Kenny Died Of Suicide At Age 25. It’s Almost Eleven Years Ago And The Pain Of The Loss Is Just As Fresh. unfortunately There Was No Mental Health Support For People Like Him 11 Years Ago. In His Honor And To Provide To People That Suffer Just As He Did, Including Ourselves, @asafeplaceinsideyourhead Was Born. everyday We Want You To Know You Are Heard, Seen, And Supported. grateful You’re Still Here On This Day In 2021. Please Keep Hope, Our Dm’s Are Open, We’re Listening. @mattzhaig . . . . . #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #suicide #depression #anxiety #desperation #nohope #hopelessness #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#5

I Mean That’s It, End Of Story. being Traumatized Wasn’t Designed To Make You Stronger. I Was Designed To Break You Down And Steal Your Joy. if You’ve Come Out On The Other Side, It Wasn’t A Happy Accident, It’s Because You Did The Work And Lifted Your Self Above And Beyond. you Are Fucking Amazing. @therealjoirizarry 📸 @hellolanemoore . . . . #fridaynightfeels #survivor #traumasurvivor #traumaandaddictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #itsoknottodrink #healingjourney #selfcarefirst #youarestrongerthanyouthink #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #mentalhealthrecovery #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#6

All Of This 👏 every Conversation With My Narcissist Ex Started Like This. and Ended With “You Are Crazy, That Never Happened” it’s So Confusing Because Then You Begin To Question Your Own Reality. but Guess What, Sucker, Whether Or Not Your You Remember It, You Did Do All That Bullshit To Me. And I Do Remember And Will Remember Forever. that Was Good To Get Off My Chest, Thanks For Listening, Our Tribe. - @therealjoirizarry @yasminbrooke1 . . . . . . #abuserecovery #abuseisnotlove #emotionallydrained #narcissisticmother #daughtersofnarcissisticmothers #complextrauma #abuseawareness #notallwoundsarevisible #mentalhealthmatters #narcissisticabuse #narcissism #survivorofnarcissisticabuse #survivorofabuse #thebodykeepsthescore #traumarecovery #traumacore #transformingtrauma #traumabonding #traumahealing #healingmyself #mymotherhoodjourney #mymotherhood #childhoodtrauma #childhoodemotionalneglect #scapegoat #redflags #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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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.
#7

This This And More Of This. I Always Get Anxiety About Feeling Rude But Now It’s Time To Serve Me And My Best Interest When It Comes To My Mental Health. It’s All About Protecting My Peace. - @tanner_hamilton22 . . 📸= @erinstwitsexual On Twitter And @thx4thefish . . . #anxiety #youcanleave #justheadout #protectyourenergy #protectyourpeace #protectyourself #depression #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #anxietyattack

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#8

Tw: Suicide we Understand Suicide Is Not A Joking Matter. Neither Is Depression Or Any Mental Health Issue You May Be Battling Today. people Still Don’t Have A Good Grasp On The Depth Of The Energy It Takes To Fight Our Mental Health Issues Every Day. If It Isn’t Happening To Them It Just Isn’t Real. if You Got Up Today And All You Manage To Do Is Brush Your Teeth, That’s Ok. Hang In There Warrior! if You Are In Austin Tx Reach Out To The Mental Health Hotline 512-472-Help Or Nationally 1-800-273-Talk Or Text Home To 741741 normalise Talking About Mental Health. @planetarydyke 📸 Via Twitter . . . . . #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #depressionisreal #depressionawareness #anxietyawareness #suicideawarness #suicideprevention #stopsuicide #suicidehotline

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#9

I Literally Just Did This. now Imma Eat Chicken Wings And A Burger. There’s No Bun So That’s Healthy Right? It’s Called Balance Y’all! what’s The One Thing You Have To Do For Your Mental Or Physical Health That You Have To Talk Yourself Into? *full Disclosure I Really Enjoy Walking, Although With My Unrested Bitch Face I Probably Look Just Like That * - @therealjoirizarry 📸 @humor.and.mental.health . . . . . #physicalhealthismentalhealth #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #mentalhealthisimportant #physicalhealthmatters #takecareofyourself #anxiety #depression #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#10

That Feeling When The Random Shot Of Dopamine Hits Just Right. and Then You Still Sad. the Roller Coaster Ride Of Mental Health Issues And Mental Illness Is Exhausting. This Week My Energy Level Is Low, So When The Rando Dopamine Hits I’ll Take It Even For The Few Minutes It Hits. what Will You Do Will Your Extra Dopamine Today (If You Get It 🤷‍♀️)? @therealjoirizarry @beingbernz . . . . . #dopamine #seratonin #happy #trytobehappy☁🌈 #adhd #bipolarstruggles #depressionawareness #anxietyisreal #anxiousmind #overthinker #lowenergy

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#11

I’m Not Even A Kid And I Want This Mental Health Day Off 🤟🏽 kids Should Be Encouraged To Express Their Emotions, Good Or Bad, And Parents Should Honor Those Feelings As Real. One Of My Sons Recently Confessed To Me That All Those Stomach Aches He Went To The Nurses Office At School With When He Was A Kid Was Actually Anxiety But He Didn’t Know How To Name It. Obviously I Feel Like A Failure As A Parent For Not Giving Him A Voice With His Real Emotions, Until He Was Older. parents, How Do You Encourage Transparency In Your Children And Support Their Mental Health Needs? - @therealjoirizarry 📸 @thebraintickle . . . . . #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #startthemyoung #honorthefeelings #youareseen #youareheard #youareloved❤️ #proparentingtip #safespaces #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#12

It’s Not A Fuckin Joke To Be Mentally Ill. Social Anxiety Is Crippling. it’s Surprising How Many People Just Don’t Understand Mental Illness 🤦🏼‍♀️ i’m Sorry If This Is You. It’s Me Too, And So Many Of My Friends. Please Know You Are Not Alone. You Are Seen And Heard. And We’re Standing Right Beside You, Holding You Up. - @therealjoirizarry @this.is.chronic.pain 📸 @btsklein On Twitter . . . . . #mentalillness #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #ruok #mentalillnessisreal #anxiety #anxietyawareness #socialanxiety #anxietyisreal #anxietysupport #ptsd #depressionawareness #pleasestay #stopthestigma #stopsuicide #suicideawarenessmonth #safeplaceinsideyourhead

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#13

Seriously Tho, I Give This Nugget Of Advice To Everyone Even Though It’s The Hardest Thing I Can Do For Myself. i Feel This In My Soul. How Do I Trust Myself? how Do You Trust Yourself? - @therealjoirizarry @basicborderlinebitch 📸 @amandarosenburg On Twitter #serotonin #mentalhealth #bpdmemes #mentalhealthawareness #borderline #borderlinepersonality #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #bpd #actuallyborderline #depression #anxiety #bpdrecovery #bpdawareness #bpdsupport #dbt #recovery #mentalillness #lol #depressionmemes #bipolar #mentalillnessmemes #memes #therapy #endthestigma #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#14

This Makes So Much Sense. The Feeling Of Regularity And Knowing What Comes Next Gives Me A Feeling Of Peace. whats Your Comfort Show? mine Is @bobross_thejoyofpainting .... @octaviasalive . . . . . #anxietyawareness #anxietysupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #bobrosspainting #youtubeaddict #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#15

As A Boomer I’m Ashamed Of My Generation And Their Mindset. as A Mom Of Two Millennial Sons, I Hear You. Not Even Taking Into Consideration The Mental Health Issues That Come From Living Life In Anxiety Because Of Life. @therealjoirizarry 🗣🗣from @iamthirtyaf • i’m Beginning To Think I’ll Never Afford A China Cabinet Filled With A Fancy Set Of Dishes That No One Is Allowed To Use Smdh @jglackkk . . . #millennials #genz #genx #xennial #genalpha #imsorryimaboomer #anxietyawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #justtryingtosurvive #lifeshard #relateablememes #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#16

I Feel This Deep In My Bones Today. in Austin Texas It’s Been Raining For Weeks, Which Generally Causes My Energy Level To Be Low Anyway. i Have A Lot Going On Professionally And Personally (All Good) And My Mind Is Just Exhausted. that Being Said, Today We Will Take The Rest Of The Day Off To Rest, Not Stop. Inherently It Feel Lazy, But Mentally We Need A Break. So Today We Will Practice Self Care And Take The Day Off And See You Tomorrow! @spencertsilva . . . . . #restdontquit‼️ #mayismentalhealthawarenessmonth #bekindtoyourmind #anxietyproblems #yourenotlazyjustenergyefficient #takingthedayoff #seeyatomorrow #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#17

You Deserved A Childhood Experience That Wasn’t Full Of Fear And Learning How To Be Strong. we All Deserve A Life Where We Are Supported And Respected. We Deserve To Be Seen And Heard Without Judgment. As A Child First, But Also As A Grownup. i’m Sorry If Your Childhood Experience Had To Make You “Strong”. I’m Sorry If You Never Felt Safe. just Know You Are Not Alone. - @therealjoirizarry @yourginganinja On Twitter @mentalhealthfighterspage • #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #depression #anxiety #depressionrecovery #selflove #motivation #selfcare #quotes #help #suicideprevention #endthestigma #mentalillness #happy #ptsd #help #support #positivity #childhoodtrauma #quoteoftheday #quotes #abuse #mentalhealthadvocate #healing #familyytrauma #safeplaceinsideyourhead

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#18

Actually Really Life Footage Of What People Think Depression Or Mental Health Issues Look Like. fact: Most Of Us Pass The Days Looking, Happy And Carefree. It’s How We Cope Because Sharing Our Pain Is Still Stigmatized. Many Of Us Are Still Very High Functioning. everyone Is Fighting A Battle You Know Nothing About. Be Human, Kind. - @therealjoirizarry @office_memes_daily_ . . . . . #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #depressionawareness #depressionsupport #fightdepressionandanxiety #letstalkaboutit #endthestigmaonmentalhealth #safeplaceinsideyourhead

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#19

No Freaking Means No. it’s A Complete Sentence. It Does Not Need Justifications. no Also Doesn’t Mean, Convince Me. respect The No’s. drop Down Below The Way You Say No 👇🏼 -Joanne @emotionahls . . . . . #stopsayingyestoshityouhate #nomeansno🚫 #respecttheno #boundaries #isaidnonotmaybe #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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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 . . . 📸 = @kindofsquishy . . . #giftedandtalented #schoolwaseasybuthard #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #mentalhealth #anxietyrelief #anxiety #anxietyattack #anxietyrelieftips #anxietyawareness #depression #keepgoing

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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 📸 @tanklesbian On Twitter . . . . . #procrastination #keepputtingitoff #illdoitlater #makingexcuses #worriedallthetime #mentalillnessawareness #whatmentalillnessfeelslike #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#22

I Like This Idea So Much More Than Being Told That Toxic People Are Attracted To Empaths. It Literally Puts The Blame On Me For Attracting Them. hard Facts Is The Empath In Me Keeps Them Around. Because The Broken Should Help The Broken, Right? No… We Shouldn’t, At The Expense Of Healing Ourselves. We Can’t Heal Toxicity In Others. Try To Recognize It And Learn To Walk Away. don’t Let The Good In You Be Taken For Granted. And Work On Fixing Yourself First Before You Try To Fix Others. You Deserve The Love 💗 You Give To Everyone Else. - @therealjoirizarry 📸 @ahbiola On Twitter . . . . . #toxicity #healfromtoxicrelationships #toxicrelationships #narcissisticabuse #narcissiticabuserecovery #traumahealing #loveyourselffirst #empathsattracttoxicity #stopthestigma #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #mentalhealthadvocate💚 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#23

There’s Nothing We Take More Seriously Than Suicide Prevention And Awareness. having Lost My Son 11 Years Ago To Death By Suicide, We Created A Safe Space For People To Talk About Their Emotion And Their Mental Health Issues To Feel Seen And Heard. We Are Already Strong But The Louder We Get Our Voices Cannot Be Silenced And We Are Raising Mental Health Awareness With Each And Every Post, Like, Comment And Share. Thank You, Community. please Take This Post Seriously. And Take Mental Health Seriously. - @therealjoirizarry . . . . . #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #safespaces #feelseenandheard #stopsuicide #depression #anxiety #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#24

Oh. 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? - @therealjoirizarry 📸 @brihallofficial . . . . . #introvert #extrovertedintrovert #dissacociation #anxietyproblems #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #traumahealing #familytrauma #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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It’s Also When I Do My Best 🙄 (Over) Thinking. there’s Such Validation In Reading This. It’s Definitely A Vibe. - @therealjoirizarry 📸 @solrinsdad . . . . . #overthinking #overthinker #ioverthinkeverything #cantfallasleep #trytorest #stayupallnight #icantsleep #anxietyproblems #racingthoughts😣 #introvertmeme #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #nationalsuicideawareness #stopsuicide #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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#26

Ugh This Apology Tour Happened At Least Twice A Month For Me. This Hit Home For Me, It May Not Hit Home For Everyone But Damn I Low Key Hate Telling People I’m Depressed Sometimes, It’s Like Do They Even Care Or Will They Even Listen. I’ve Gotten A Lot Better Over The Years Finding Mental Health Support And Love And Trust But I Used To Never Show Up To Things I Committed To. Guess We Can Call It Growth Lol. -Tanner . . . . . . . #anxiety #depression #howcanwehelp #youareamazing #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #thisisawesome #itsalllove #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

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#27

Tw: Suicide And Depression i Haven’t Posted In A While As I’ve Been On A Mental Health Break But I’m Still Here! As A Man, I’ve Been Told To Toughen Up, Not To Cry, And To Quit Being A Baby. Having Bpd Growing Up And Being Told These Things Were Traumatic. I Thought My Life Experiences Didn’t Matter, Like I Didn’t Matter. We Have Shifted Slowly Towards The Light On Men’s Mental Health But We Still Have So Far Left To Go. Please Reach Out, Please Say How You Feel. Get That Heavy Burden Off Your Chest, You Aren’t A Baby, It Does Not Make You Less Of A Man. Keep Fighting. - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . . #mensmentalhealth #anxiety #depression #howcanwehelp #youareamazing #mentalhealthisimportant #itsokaytonotbeokay

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

I did this too. I survived three attempts that night.

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😥 I'm so sorry you've been through such a tough time 💖 *hugs* I hope you've gotten help and are in a better place now.

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

I'm a man. I have mental health issues that make it difficult to navigate my day to day life, but not impossible. I've been down the dark path this poor man went a few times, but never took the last step. I'm in therapy now, and I'm working on constructive ways to get better. I am not ashamed to say that I need help, and that I'm getting help.

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

It takes a strong man to be honest with himself. It takes a strong man to recognize that he needs help and actively seeks it. I send you hugs and wish you joy. Keep being brave. There is a better life waiting for you.

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

This is so horrible. Our society is getting really f****d up. Pls if ur going through something talk to someone, i swear it may make you feel better. Who gives a s**t about being “manly” or “just grow up or be a man” YOUR MENTAL HEALTH COMES FIRST.♥️

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

How, when sometimes the safety net is the most abusive (family)

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

Crisis call centers are excellent starters, there are also a lot of community center therapy programs that are free and usually run by social workers and psychology students with their masters degrees(working towards PhDs). These kinds of programs are easy to find in local community centers, food banks will have the info and online of course. I hope you find the help you need

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

My uncle committed suicide 5 years ago. If you ever talked to him you would have never known he was depressed. He always came off as one of the happiest guys I'd ever met. Miss you Uncle Harold

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My friends joke about how I put my stream of consciousness on my Instagram stories but it's like yeah if I'm not ok I'm gonna let you all know that don't act so surprised

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My son's friend was hanging out with a group of people watching a movie. He got up at one point and said, "Thank you for everything." He walked into the bathroom and shot himself dead. Nobody really has a clue as to why. He struggled with some things, but it hadn't seemed like it was anything out of the ordinary. He wasn't a loner. He was gregarious and very well-loved. He had at least 30 people who would have talked with him, done anything to help him.

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Dear men, and boys that will turn into men; Your trauma is valid. Your depression and mental health struggles are valid. Admitting you have these issues, and seeking help doesnt make you less manly, it makes you moreso. It makes you stronger and more able to take care of yourself and handle your life. Therapy is good for you, and will make you a much better boyfriend, lover, and in time(if you want it), father.

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

I always tell my friends I love them. Sure, some people say it’s weird, but you never really know what people are going through. So yeah, I always tell my friends I love them and try to be there as much as I can.

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

The level of distress this post brought me is overwhelming. I am afraid my dad will do something similar one day. And....idk I'm so paralysed by the thought. He never opens up and he doesn't know how, all he knows is that he can't be vulnerable, ever. Really, toxic masculinity needs to leave the society. It's affecting not just women, but every gender including men.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not just "be a man" that causes this. It's also due to people assuming someone being honest is " effeminate " or whatever. Both are unhelpful.

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

i dont rlly like hungs and s**t or alot of affection but somtimes i feel like i want a hug or sumthing. i also want to give everyone on this a virtual hug

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

No. No one would go that far and if they have then their mental health issues went farther than depression. Saying suicide is used to get a last word in is super dismissive and kinda minimizing of real struggles people face when dealing with suicidal ideation.

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Especially Those Of Us Who Are Really Good At Hiding Our Mental Health Issues. or The Empathic Ones Who Take On Everyone’s Mental Health Energy And Drain Their Own Wellness. or When You’re The Strong One, And Always Say I’m Fine. one Day You’re Gonna Break, And It’s Gonna Be Ugly, For Yourself And The People Around You. do A Personal Mental Health Check Daily, Take A Few Minutes To Take Deep Breath’s. Give Yourself Some Space And Most Of All Give Yourself Some Grace. we See You, And You Are Not Alone - @therealjoirizarry . . . . . #mentalhealthadvocate💚 #mentalbreakdown #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #strongbutweak #overthinking #anxiety #depression #empathic #selfcarefirst #takecareofyourselffirst💯 #survivor #stopsuicide #endthestigmaofmentalhealth #safeplaceinsideyourhead

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Posted This To My Personal Instagram Cause I’m Suffering From A Lot Of Self Hate/Loathing Today But This Account Is Like A Diary To Me So I’m Just Gunna Rant A Second. My Potential Relationships Effect My Mental Health So Much. Everyone Is Deserving Of Love, Even If Us Ourselves Don’t Think So. I Can Be So Hard On Myself. I Beat Myself Up Constantly. Lately I’ve Had Thoughts Of “Am I Good Enough”, “Am I Ugly/Not Good Looking”. Things Cross My Mind That Are So Negative But I Have To Put The Love Into Myself That I Want From Others. This Is Me Rambling Because I Am Struggling Today, I Hope Everyone Has Had A Good Day. - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . . 📸= @imakeit_rayne On Twitter . . #anxiety #relationshipgoals #relationshipmemes #suicideawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mencanstruggletoo #mencanstruggle #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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Not Gunna Lie This May Be Me Today. Woke Up With Super Blurry Vision For Some Reason In My Right Eye So I Guess It’s Off To The Eye Dr For Me. Even Without That Happening, I Still Haven’t Been Feeling Very Good Lately. I Feel Like I’ve Been Trying So Hard To Try To Curve Depression But My Existence Right Now Is To Wake Up And Go To Work And Then Back Home Only To Repeat The Process Over Again. Humans Weren’t Meant To Live This Way Were We? I Feel Like There Has To Be More To Life Than What I’m Able To Experience But I Have To Work…can’t Starve. I Guess This Is What I Have Been So Depressed About Lately, Any One Else Feel This Way? - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . . 📸 = Sparkly On Twitter . . . . #anxietyrelief #anxietyattack #anxietyawareness #anxietyrelief #panicattack #panicattacks #mentalhealth #howcanwehelp #exhausted #imexhausted #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #youareenough #pleasekeepgoing

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I Realized Tonight I’m Tapped Out From 2021. Like Physically, Mental, Socially. my Battery Can’t Even Be Jumpstarted At This Point. from The Level Of One, Barely Burnt Out, To Burnt Out Beyond Belief, Where You At? me…. Im Literally On 🔥 - @therealjoirizarry 📸 @anxietyproblem On Twitter . . . . . #burntout #runningonempty #burnedout #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #disconnected #disassociation #imsotired😴 #tiredaf #depressionawareness #anxietyawareness #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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I Don’t Think The Feeling Can Be Conveyed Any Clearer That What @life_after_agoraphobia Says Down Below 👇🏼 …. Sensory Overload Makes My Brain Feel Like It’s On Fire And I’m About To Combust. It Literally Physically Hurts. 🗣 @life_after_agoraphobia why Does This Make So Much Sense To Me. Like How Do You Explain (Without Sounding Like An Asshole) That Even The Objects Around Me Are Too Loud!!!! It’s Like Someone Has Turned The Volume Up On Everything, So Much So That Even Movement Begins To Annoy Me. I Hate Sensory Overload So Much. I Hate The Fact That I Come Across Like A Grumpy Bitch When It’s Happening. It’s Super Frustrating. Who’s With Me? ♥️ i’m With You …. @therealjoirizarry 📸 @itsasterus On Twitter . . . . . #disconnected #disassociation #sensoryoverload #neurodivergent #adhdawareness #introvertstruggles #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #anxietyattacks #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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This For Me Rings So True…i Am Constantly Looking Forward That Sometimes I Get Myself Worked Up Over Things That Haven’t Even Happened. I Don’t Even Give Myself Credit For What I’m Doing Now And The Things I’m Doing Now. I Am Working On Being More Present That’s For Sure….watching My Daughter Grow Into This Beautiful Human Reminds Me That Time Never Stops And I Have To Enjoy The Now. I Hope Everyone Has A Beautiful Day. - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . 📸 = Kmtfdmina On Twitter . . #anxiety #depression #dontforgettostaypresent #yougotthis #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #youareenough #youarenotalone #keepgoingyougotthis #howamazingareyou #pleasekeepcrushingit

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Tw: Suicide this May Not Resonate With Everyone But With My Mental Health Fluctuations, I Sometimes Find Myself Talking To Myself Like This. Depression Is A Beast, And It’s Been One I’ve Been Trying To Tackle For A While. I Feel Alone In This, Does Anyone Have Any Similar Thoughts? - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . 📸 = Jennifermerr On Twitter . . #anxietyrelieftips #anxiety #beatanxiety #depression #beatdepression #anyoneelsefeelthisway #howcanwehelp #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #anxietyrelieftips #anxiousmoments #anxietyawareness

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This…how Did We Get To This. We Are On The Path To Normalization Of Conversations About The Topic But If It Makes Someone Uncomfortable Or Inconveniences Someone Then It Feels Like The Conversation Hits A Wall. This Is So Frustrating And I Hope It Changes Soon…we Need More Awareness Over This Part Of Mental Health. - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . 📸 = @rainesfordstauffer On Twitter . . . . . #mentalhealthfirst #mymentalhealthjourney #mymentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmememes #anxiety #depression #keepgoing #yougotthis #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #itsokaytonotbeokay #itsokaynottobeokay #normalizementalhealth

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Posted This Before But I Feel It Tonight. Making Small Talk Is So Hard For Me, I Feel Strongly It Always Ends In The Conversation Dying And My Anxiety Has Me Wondering If I Said Something Wrong. I’ve Been Working On Communication But I Can Only Give So Much So I’ve Decided To Tell People As Nicely As I Can “We Don’t Have To Make Small Talk, I Promise I Won’t Find It Rude If The Conversation Ends Here. We Don’t Have To Do This”. It’s Freed Up A Lot Of Time For Me To Work On My Mental Health But I Had A Ton Of Anxiety Getting To The Point Where I Could Say The Above Statement. What Are Your Thoughts? - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . 📸 = Kyleplantemoji On Twitter . . . #anxiety #suicideawarenessmonth #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #anxietyawareness #anxietyattacks #kindnessmatters #keepsupporting #anxietyattacks #anxietyrelief #anxious #anxietyquote #mentalhealth

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That’s Me, I’m The Friend. i’m Not Gonna Lie. When I Need A Break From Reality, I Turn To Media And Leave Out The Social Part. Sometimes I Wanna Be Alone And Just Meme Hunt And Laugh Or Find Content That Helps Me Get My Head Back On Straight. It Doesn’t Mean I Want To Comment Or Engage, I Just Wanna Be Somewhere In The Background. so Give Your Friends Like Me One Small Break. Give Them Time And Space To Unwind. now Back To Meme Hunting …… 😆 @therealjoirizarry 📸 @thewildwatsons On Twitter . . . . #healthyboundaries #suicideawarenessmonth #settingboundaries #boundariesarehealthy #timeandspace #memehunter #notsosocial #anxietyproblems #howidealwithanxiety #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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Lol 👀👀👀, I Can Rock With This. Makes Perfect Sense To Me. - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . . . #anxiety #anxietyawareness #anxietyattack #anxiousmoments #keepgoing #panicattack #panicdisorder #anxietyrelief #anxietysupport #keepgoingforward

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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 @alexisscarrasco . . . . . #relationshipproblems #innerchildhealing #childhoodtrauma #familytrauma #mondaymood #anxietyissues #anxiousmind #racingthoughts😣 #overthinking #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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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 . . . . . 📸 = Ayooitsalvarez . . . . #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #anxietyattack #anxious #anxiousattachment #ihateanxiety #thisismylife #keepgoing #anxietyistheworst #youareenough #pleasedontleavemehanging #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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This Hit Home. I’ve Been At War With Myself Most Of My Life Trying To Be Everyone Else’s Peace. This Really Hit. I Needed To See This Today At Least And I Hope It Helps Some Of You. Cheers! -Tanner . . . . . . #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #anxiety #help #love #support #howcanwehelp #anxietyawareness #anxietyrelief #wegotyou

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And My Love Language Is Food, Or Meme Sharing. just A Few Things About Me. I Know, I’m Kinda Complicated. @therealjoirizarry 📸 @shenanigans_luv . . . . #itscomplicated #lovelanguages❤️ #howicommunicate #speaktomeinmylanguage #communicationskills #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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Tw: Suicide . . . . . im Not Sure If The Numbers Are Legit, But I Can Tell You From Personal Experience That My Son Kenny, That Died From Suicide 11 Years Ago Couldn’t Get Help, It Was Unavailable. today We Are His Voice That Was Never Heard. If You’re Suffering Please Reach Out To Someone, A Friend, A Family Member, A Suicide Hotline Or Even Us, Our Dm’s Are Open. We Aren’t Professional Therapists But We Will Listen When You Speak. end The Stigma. Be Heard. We’re Listening. -Joanne . . . . . #stopsuicide #endthestigma #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #werelistening #mensmentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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It’s Tough When Your Moral Compass Is Strong And You’re An Over Thinker. “Being Traumatized Is Not Just An Issue Of Being Stuck In The Past, It’s Just As Much A Problem As Not Being Fully Alive Here In The Present.” - @bessel_van who Can Relate? @thebraintickle • twitter/Shiraisinspired . . . . . #morals #anxietyproblems #moralcompass #mentalhealthawarenessmonth💚 #childhoodtrauma #traumarecovery #traumaresponse #overthinking #dogoodonly #dontbeatyourselfup #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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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 . . . . . 📸 = Jzux On Twitter . . . . . #socialanxiety #itshardformetobesocial #keepgoing #asafeplaceinsideyourhead #anxietyawareness #anxietyattack #anxiety #anxietyrelief #beingsocialhurtsmybrain #mybrainhurts

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Who Else’s Wishes They Had That Cycle? i Had One Of Those Mini Meltdown Sessions Today, Myself, It Felt So Damn Good. how Was Your Day? @therealjoirizarry 📸 @internetanja On Twitter . . . . . #meltdown #panicattack #anxietyattack #anxietyproblems #racingthoughts😣 #amxiousmind #mentalhealthmemes🖤 #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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How Did Everyone Sleep? To Be Honest, When I Have Anxiety And Can’t Sleep I Feel Like I Experience A Bit Of Mania The Next Day. Like That On Top Of The World I Got This Feeling, All Until I Get Home At Night And I Realize How Exhausted I Am And How I Should Really Try To Fix My Sleep Schedule. I Should Put My Phone Down When I Try To Go To Bed. 🤪 - @tanner_hamilton22 . . . . . . #anxietyawareness #anxietyrelief #anxietyattack #panicattack #panicdisorder #anxietykeepsmeawake #anxietykeepsmeupatnight #nosleepgang #nosleepforthewicked #asafeplaceinsideyourhead

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