If you're struggling right now in these times of quarantine, just know that you're definitely not alone. Being isolated for months at a time can really take a toll on our mental health as it forces buried thoughts and emotions back up to the surface. We hope the following memes can help you feel a little more understood, and just remember: life will eventually go back to normal.
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It's pretty common knowledge that you can't receive help unless you really, really want it. So paying a ton of money for a therapist CAN be a total waste of money if you're not going into it with a receptive and, uh, productive mindset. These tweets represent everyone who is not quite ready to deal with their demons. Everyone who hides behind netspeak and dumb humor, when maybe, just maybe, they should be actually trying to get help. But damn, this sh*t is funny.
We're huge proponents of leaning into ones' dark side - even when the world isn't quite as shitty as it is now. These memes offer up a healthy dose of misery, edge, and morbidity that will resonate with anyone who lets their negative energy shine. It's exhausting to pretend to be happy. Give yourselves a break. You deserve it.
These are incredibly strange times we're living in, and some of us are coping with being quarantined indefinitely better than others. This Twitter thread, written by Alexis Rockley, explains why you've been feeling rather off during this whole thing, but you just haven't been able to put your finger on why. We hope it'll shed a bit of insight into your own life. And always remember, it's important to be thankful for what you do have right now - trust us, it'll help.
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While some people may be touting the benefits of positivity during this global crisis, we're more inclined to suggest you lean into the darkness. Going through it means actually having to feel - that means you should be feeling the bad stuff just as much as the good stuff. And after all this is over, hopefully we'll laugh about the misery. Just like we chuckled at these dark yet relatable memes.
While some of you might not know what day it is, we're still keeping track. Because we're still working hard to provide y'all with some decent to moderately amusing memes. As we ease ourselves out of Thursday, we want 'em to keep your spirits high. There might be a dumb toilet paper shortage stateside, but we're here to promise that there will never be a meme shortage. And that's something to take comfort in.
We know that some of our issues can be classified as first world problems, but mental health issues are really no joke. Even if you have every reason to be grateful and happy, those damn chemicals manage to get in the way. However you're feeling, here are some memes that will reassure you that you're sure as hell not alone.
We all know about how horrible everything in the world is right now. Your mental health is probably going to complete sh*t right now and no one can do anything about it. We don't really have any advice to give you, but we do have these relatable memes to offer you in hopes that they'll help you feel at least a little bit understood.
Before falling asleep to the apocalyptic lull of the news and our existential dread and anxiety, we suggest making some time for memes. They may not cure depression and they definitely won't stimulate the economy, but they might make you smile a bit. And that counts for something.
Whether you're feeling anxious and depressed about current events, or you're coping with mental illness or seasonal depression, it's very true that sometimes things can become overwhelming. And when things get overwhelming, it's important that you practice self-care. For some people, that means turning off the news, taking a long, hot bath, and knocking back the chamomile tea. For others, it's indulging in an irresponsible amount of alcohol. We prefer browsing darkly funny memes that address the depressing stuff we're going through. And we're serving up a big old batch of 'em.
As more and more states of emergency are declared, and the Coronavirus outbreak worsens in the United States, people are starting to panic. And other people are starting to meme. They're meme-ing about the insane lack of toilet paper, and they're meme-ing about lack of healthcare. Creating memes in the wake of a tragedy is nothing new. The "edgy" practice is a coping mechanism for some people, and is considered controversial by others. While we don't for a second think Coronavirus should be taken lightly, we do think there's something to be said about laughter as medicine. And if you agree, you'll probably enjoy these COVID-19 memes.
