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This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Memes That Should Probably Be Discussed With A Therapist (50 Pics)
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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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago
I'mma have to ask everyone to take this to the top. Rain upvotes! Please. Thank you.
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Emmydearest 2 years ago
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).
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.
#5
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
Going through hard times definitely didn't make me stronger. It made me sadder and a lot more fragile and took away a lot of my faith in things.
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.
#8
Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago (edited)
I will admit that when my depression was at its lowest (besides suicide attempt). I didn't brush my teeth, brush my hair or showered in over 2 weeks. It was all just too hard.
#9
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
Why does his expression match that statement perfectly. Lol. Good on you eagle.
#11
Pungent Sauce 2 years ago
I remember mom picking me up early from school in 4th grade to go see the 1st Star Trek movie. Still one of the best school memories, ever.
#12
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
I wish social anxiety was an excuse. It has ruined so much of my life.
#15
Mohsie Supposie 2 years ago (edited)
"You need to work harder". "You need to give up on the lattes". "You need to .............."
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#17
Black Pearl 🇺🇦 2 years ago (edited)
I needed people who actually cared about me and wouldn't ditch me on the playground for someone else and leave me alone without any friends for the rest of the year at the drop of a hat
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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago (edited)
This post is about me and I accept it....it's true. P.S. I'm not a doctor, my parents are still disappointed.
Catmomma 2 years ago
Exactly same as me. Sometimes even i am disappointed in me
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katrina hunt 2 years ago
I think that's why the "new thing" I'd to tell kids they worked hard to achieve this or that vs they're 'so smart' so that they continue to work hard and don't just accept they're gifted and move on, but 🤷
Kate Jones 2 years ago
I agree. I was the kid who was always so 'smart' even though I really wasn't. I was just smarter than the kids in my grade level. School was easy for me but I didn't enjoy it. I was very bored. And instead of encouraging me to do other things or realizing I was very depressed (no friends, no activities, no relationships, gaining weight, drug addict in my house and dealing with crazy family stuff...), I was just 'smart' and they didn't have to 'worry' about me. But it made me lazy and I always just thought they were right and then I graduated top of my class but had no real world skills. It was such a struggle- and still is sometimes- to get myself out of that 'if its not easy I don't want to do it' kind of mindset.
Load More Replies... IzaCoder 2 years ago
Yeahhh I'm a 13yo "gifted" person (senior in HS) and well I'm screwed. The worst part is, my mom says I put all of the pressure on *myself*, and that she really doesn't care whether I get an A or a B as long as I understand it, but I can't stop :(
Carrie de Luka 2 years ago
You probably just don't know how to stop pressuring yourself. Maybe see if you could get some help with that? There are ways, tricks and techniques. It's finding what will work for you. It takes time but it's worth it. Good luck.
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SlothyK8 2 years ago
All of this. I grapple with this every day. Impostor syndrome. An inability to find joy in anything that doesn't meet my ridiculous standards. Terror of starting something for fear it won't be "good enough". I'm supposed to be so damned smart and I constantly feel so damned stupid.
Ephemeral Mochi 2 years ago
I'm an "academically gifted" 13 yo and I've already become the first option
IzaCoder 2 years ago
same. hopefully we can do not too bad (I'm not even going for good anymore lol)
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Dana Ondráčková 2 years ago
Gifted but heavily bullied, I am talking small steps to form myself to be a "normal" functional human but I still get those "I am such a shiz without any need to exist"
Teresa Taylor 2 years ago
YES. This is so freaking true!! I'm not a doctor, BTW. I am soooooo not a doctor.
this violent end (she/her) 2 years ago
was told (and am still told) that i was academically gifted. I’m already no. 1 in freshmen year.
Trevor Nicholson 2 years ago
This post makes me feel better because it lets me know I'm not the only one like this and I find that comforting.
Kate Jones 2 years ago
I was very good at school but I didn't enjoy it. It just came easy. And because of that, everyone in my life just thought I was okay and didn't need to worry. Turns out I had no real life skills, and getting jobs was very hard. I was just book smart. And I was also incredibly depressed. My parents were dealing with my brother who was a drug addict and had many issues so it was easy to see me doing well in school and just assume 'oh she'll be okay'. It happens with teachers and friends, too. You shouldn't just overlook their issues because they aren't as pressing. My parents were trying to triage with my brother and couldn't really put the time in, but teachers often didn't give me any attention to find a focus because 'oh she's smart she'll be fine...' is the attitude. I also had no friends, no relationships and was gaining weight. Don't think your smart kid is fine because it's easier than realizing they might be depressed.
Samuel Pelatan 2 years ago
When you got good grades because you over analyse everything only because home is not safe, nowhere is safe and you have to pay a therapist 15 years later to learn it is not normal
Black Pearl 🇺🇦 2 years ago
I'm not out of school and I'm already like the first part. It's so exhausting, but I feel at this point going to normal classes would not only let the adults around me down but I would also let myself down. I guess it was drilled into my head that I belonged in advanced classes and dropping out of them could hurt me.
Ren Karlej 2 years ago
First, you are learning for YOU not them. You won't be letting anyone down and if they make you feel you are that is on them and wrong (they mean well but!). It's hard to believe this while you're still at school but it really won't matter that much in the long wrong. Work hard and do your best but when you finally are in your chosen career no-one, not one single person, will care if you got an A or a B. Did advanced classes or not. As long as you achieve a good set of grades to get you into your preferred college/Uni etc (if that is what you want to do) the rest is honestly not that important. It matters today because it helps you get further but ultimately? No, you won't even be asked. I've employed many highly intelligent people and I have no idea what they achieved at school. It got them into further education, that's all. Try to put less pressure on yourself, it reduces stress & panic. Try letting the words of people getting at you go in one ear and out the other.
Load More Replies... heystobit1231 2 years ago (edited)
I'm an "academically gifted" 14 yo and this scares me. s**t I'm screwed
lenka 2 years ago
You are not screwed. You might be academically gifted but to succeed in life, you still need to apply yourself, you still need to learn to make mistakes and accept that EVERYONE makes mistakes, no matter gifted or otherwise they may be. You are, first and foremost, a human being. No matter how talented or gifted we are, we still need to practice whatever it is that we pursue. Be a talented, gifted and beautifully flawed human being. Be you. Its enough.
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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her) 6 months ago
I feel so understood. Also the name calling. "know it all", "nerd", etc. Really brings me down :(
Lonelinessx 2 years ago
This describes me from the outside to the bone. I've always been amazing at studies and academics, my lowest grade right now it a solid 89, and that's good and all, but its the mental health part which is terrible. I've tried to tell people, but no one thinks its anything. The smallest mistakes make me feel like I've let the whole world down, and there's nothing I can do about it. I'm still in a childhood state, but this could be me in the future, and that's what it's looking like. I started learning piano around 3 years ago and I hate it now, but my parents won't listen. Just because I'm good at something doesn't mean I like it. I want to get out of this cycle and start loving myself more, but it's hard when no one understands.
Lonelinessx 2 years ago (edited)
P.S. Whenever I try to tell my parents, they always say "You're overreacting" or stuff like that, and they're the first people anyone should talk to if they have problems. I feel like there's absolutely no one else, and that there's nothing I can do. Maybe this image portrays this feeling better:
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Cat Palmer 2 years ago
I had never thought of it like that, but yes, true. I'm not a doctor...
Mattewis88 2 years ago
I once saw a Ted Talk about 'multi-potentiality' and it made me feel better, for like...5minutes.
D Peterson 2 years ago
I can relate to this. I remember being placed in accelerated classes in middle school. Before that school wasn't much fun but after it was Hell.
Leslie Crittenden 2 years ago
Omg finally someone understands! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You'll never know how much reading this helped me 💖
MrBallen Fan 2 years ago
It’s strange to hear that this happens to other people. In middle school my grades started going down. Not horribly down, just from As to B+s. My dad always made such a big deal out of if I got one average grade on my report card. Now if I even make one mistake I have to apologize over and over again until they tell me to stop.
ilikeplants 2 years ago
Shoot. You're saying I could've gone either way, and I landed in the first group?!?
#21
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
I felt this to my very core. Not to mention the loss of sleep over the associate anxiety.
#22
Sue Lynn Chan 2 years ago
Sometimes I question myself if I’m a toxic person. I may hurt others without realizing it. I really want to change to be a better person
#23
Kimi Tomminello 2 years ago
One time when I was at my lowest I was driving around and contemplating where to park and potentially take my own life. An older gentleman was walking down the back road I was on with his wife and he turned and smiled at me with the most genuine smile I'd seen. His wife turned and did the same and they both waved. That couple saved my life by just showing me a moment of genuine humanity by smiling. Guilt was what drove me to want to die. This post made me remember this.
#26
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
As though you had a choice to be depressed when in reality you were having very serious mental health issues.
#28
Black Pearl 🇺🇦 2 years ago
My mom says she had anxiety but I don't think she understands how serious mine really is
#30
Sharron Lindsay 2 years ago
Pretending not to be depressed is exhausting and then one day the energy it takes isn't there
#31
Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago
I'm so very appreciative and grateful that I have a hubby like that. He has dealt with so much with me and my depression. He has supported me and loved me throughout everything.
#33
Black Pearl 🇺🇦 2 years ago
Yeah I realized I burnt out at the beginning of the year but I'm still going and (sort of) fine!
#36
TrickQuestion 2 years ago
I cope with my suicidal thoughts by planning out super elaborate suicide methods i could never possibly pull off.
#38
Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago
That's me at the moment. I'm also still trying to get into a good routine now I'm studying.
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#43
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
I'll also lose a lot of sleep...so its best we discuss it right now.
#46
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
This is what happens when you grow up being told to suppress your emotions and never to ask for help or let on that you're hurting because that's "weak". It's so bloody sad. :(
#49
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
Lol I never thought about that before, good on you washing machine. Next time that'll surely make me chuckle.
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Black Pearl 🇺🇦 2 years ago
This was... I feel very called out. I've been having a lot of problems recently. Good to know I'm not alone I guess.
Raven DeathShade 2 years ago
If I recall correctly, you're either a dragon, a ship, or a young girl from Texas. And if you are that last one, know that I, a vampire who used to live in Texas, am rooting for you. I hope you get the help you need much sooner than I did.
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Nope 2 years ago
I relate to most of these, I'm more f'ed up than I thought, which was quite a lot. Virtual hugs to all of you, I'll go hug a plushie or something, I need some comfort...
Wonderful 2 years ago
What is that called when your sitting and everything’s normal and then all of a sudden everything is rushing at you. The noise, the colors the fan in the other room. Wind outside, dog sleeping next to me, everything is rushing at me and then the feeling goes away in around 5-10 minutes. But while it’s happening it feels like forever. Stop the rushing. Stop everything During the rush my heart feels like it wants to leave my body. Sound is waaay more acute. I get shakes and I can’t pay attention to anyth8ng because everything is rushing into me. It makes my arms and legs want to spaz out but also doing that might hurt so I don’t do it. But once it stops it’s like it never happened. I get these at least 3 times a week. It’s like in the movie jaws when he sees the shark attack and the camera pans into the main characters face while it pans out everything around him. Vertigo style filming but in me.
My O My 2 years ago
I do not know. It sounds like some sort of anxiety for me. Please go to a professional.
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Louie Cooper 2 years ago
I couldn't even get through this post. I've suffered anxiety/depression most of my life, and I've had close "friends" tell me I'm just not trying hard enough, I'm boring because I'm anxious, etc. People need to know what it's really like for people like us.
Dee 2 years ago
I’m glad you are taking care of yourself (by not finishing the post when you realized it was too much). I hope you also have kind and supportive people in your life Louie, it can make such a difference in ones quality of life. Thinking about it now, being kind to oneself can make a difference too. May your suffering be eased, may you know peace💕
Load More Replies... Lilyan 2 years ago
On one hand, I like being of the buffer generation who recognises and stops the toxic s**t being passed on and puts a stop to it reaching the next generation, on the other hand I would occasionally like to be able to scream at the (generally) older person being toxic that they need to stop being a f*****g toxic person and then be able to force them to get therapy.
Ezalibeth 2 years ago
I read some of those posts thinking "yep, been there" but then on most i think "damn that's also me. That's me right now. I didn't think about this. So it's not normal?" And that way I went from "I used to be depressed but ok now" to "I am still in deep sheet" Now it's 3am and I went to bathroom pretending to take a shower so my man won't hear me crying... Think I gonna look for some therapy near me, but not now, on the weekend maybe or the next one, couse you know, I don't have time to worry about myself right now...
My O My 2 years ago
I'll sit by your side while you're on the phone organising things
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Vishy 2 years ago
I could not read the posts any further. For a person with depression and bipolar disorder it's just too much to take.
Dee 2 years ago
*makes supportive noises to acknowledge how good it is to have clear boundaries*
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Lola Kassedy 1 year ago
Honestly, as a teen who struggles with anxiety, depression, and adhd, this felt waaayy too real. I have coping mechanisms for most of my issues, but being an adult sounds so scary, and complicated. I dont know if i can do that with all my...things... I remeber once I asked my mom if she ever thought about hypothetical things and she said 'no, my brain is just too full of all the things I need to do to think about things like that.' and that just sounds so hard. Like sometimes I just wonder whats the point lol yall are my therapist now
Belladonna.dreams 1 year ago
Given how I've been feeling lately, I can relate deeply to most of these.
𝙸'𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚘𝚋!(new account) 2 years ago
I have one thing to say, and it's: where in the world are these people getting these great and wise therapists at? I feel more seen by this post than my actual therapy sessions lol
Black Pearl 🇺🇦 2 years ago
This was... I feel very called out. I've been having a lot of problems recently. Good to know I'm not alone I guess.
Raven DeathShade 2 years ago
If I recall correctly, you're either a dragon, a ship, or a young girl from Texas. And if you are that last one, know that I, a vampire who used to live in Texas, am rooting for you. I hope you get the help you need much sooner than I did.
Load More Replies... Nope 2 years ago
I relate to most of these, I'm more f'ed up than I thought, which was quite a lot. Virtual hugs to all of you, I'll go hug a plushie or something, I need some comfort...
Wonderful 2 years ago
What is that called when your sitting and everything’s normal and then all of a sudden everything is rushing at you. The noise, the colors the fan in the other room. Wind outside, dog sleeping next to me, everything is rushing at me and then the feeling goes away in around 5-10 minutes. But while it’s happening it feels like forever. Stop the rushing. Stop everything During the rush my heart feels like it wants to leave my body. Sound is waaay more acute. I get shakes and I can’t pay attention to anyth8ng because everything is rushing into me. It makes my arms and legs want to spaz out but also doing that might hurt so I don’t do it. But once it stops it’s like it never happened. I get these at least 3 times a week. It’s like in the movie jaws when he sees the shark attack and the camera pans into the main characters face while it pans out everything around him. Vertigo style filming but in me.
My O My 2 years ago
I do not know. It sounds like some sort of anxiety for me. Please go to a professional.
Load More Replies... Louie Cooper 2 years ago
I couldn't even get through this post. I've suffered anxiety/depression most of my life, and I've had close "friends" tell me I'm just not trying hard enough, I'm boring because I'm anxious, etc. People need to know what it's really like for people like us.
Dee 2 years ago
I’m glad you are taking care of yourself (by not finishing the post when you realized it was too much). I hope you also have kind and supportive people in your life Louie, it can make such a difference in ones quality of life. Thinking about it now, being kind to oneself can make a difference too. May your suffering be eased, may you know peace💕
Load More Replies... Lilyan 2 years ago
On one hand, I like being of the buffer generation who recognises and stops the toxic s**t being passed on and puts a stop to it reaching the next generation, on the other hand I would occasionally like to be able to scream at the (generally) older person being toxic that they need to stop being a f*****g toxic person and then be able to force them to get therapy.
Ezalibeth 2 years ago
I read some of those posts thinking "yep, been there" but then on most i think "damn that's also me. That's me right now. I didn't think about this. So it's not normal?" And that way I went from "I used to be depressed but ok now" to "I am still in deep sheet" Now it's 3am and I went to bathroom pretending to take a shower so my man won't hear me crying... Think I gonna look for some therapy near me, but not now, on the weekend maybe or the next one, couse you know, I don't have time to worry about myself right now...
My O My 2 years ago
I'll sit by your side while you're on the phone organising things
Load More Replies... Vishy 2 years ago
I could not read the posts any further. For a person with depression and bipolar disorder it's just too much to take.
Dee 2 years ago
*makes supportive noises to acknowledge how good it is to have clear boundaries*
Load More Replies... Lola Kassedy 1 year ago
Honestly, as a teen who struggles with anxiety, depression, and adhd, this felt waaayy too real. I have coping mechanisms for most of my issues, but being an adult sounds so scary, and complicated. I dont know if i can do that with all my...things... I remeber once I asked my mom if she ever thought about hypothetical things and she said 'no, my brain is just too full of all the things I need to do to think about things like that.' and that just sounds so hard. Like sometimes I just wonder whats the point lol yall are my therapist now
Belladonna.dreams 1 year ago
Given how I've been feeling lately, I can relate deeply to most of these.
𝙸'𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚘𝚋!(new account) 2 years ago
I have one thing to say, and it's: where in the world are these people getting these great and wise therapists at? I feel more seen by this post than my actual therapy sessions lol
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