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19 Memes That Might Make You Laugh If You Feel Emotionally 'Numb'

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Though we typically associate mental illness or grief with feeling “too much,” sometimes it actually makes us feel emotionally “numb.” Instead of feeling big emotional spikes — or any emotions at all — you feel empty, hollow or almost like a zombie. If you can relate, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re struggling with numbness due to trauma, mental illness, grief or something else, sometimes you’ll do anything just to crack a smile. If you’re in one of those moments, we think you’ll love the following memes — after all, a little dark humor can go a long way.

It’s important to remember memes can’t “cure” mental illness or emotional numbness (we wish!), so if you’re really struggling, please reach out to a trusted loved one or health care professional. If you don’t know where to turn, The Mighty community is here for you. We encourage you to post a Thought or Question on The Mighty to get support from people who really “get it.”

If you often feel emotionally “numb,” we hope these memes bring a smile to your face today: 

1.

meme: Not sure if I'm invincible or emotionally numb
via QuickMeme

2.

meme: when someone asks how monday is going: "Everything'f fucked" with picture of smiling mickey
via @MyTherapistSays Instagram

3.

via @justmentalhealthmemes Instagram

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via Mental Health Memes Facebook page

5.

sad or numb - my emotional range meme
via QuickMeme

6.

I wish it was socially acceptable to say "I don't care" and just walk away from the conversation
via @MyTherapistSays Instagram

7.

via @mental.health.memes.and.love Instagram

8.

via Me.me

9.

via @sweetbutbipolar

10.

Apparently you're supposed to get out of bed every day?!??! that seems excessive
via @MyTherapistSays Instagram

11.

meme: baby wearing jackett that says "dead inside"
via @EmotionalClub Instagram

12.

Roses Are Red, I'm Going to Bed
via @EmotionalClub Instagram

13.

when you're listening to someone speak and you can feel yourself dissociating.
via @memevrose Instagram

14.

via @latitude_mental_health Instagram

15.

via @MyTherapistSays Instagram

16.

via @rewindhorror Instagram

17.

wear heelies to escape your feelies
via @emotionalsupportexgirlfriend Instagram

18.

little kid dressed as "It"
via @EmotionalClub Instagram

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via @latitude_mental_health Instagram
via @sweetbutbipolar Instagram

Which meme was your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

Originally published: November 1, 2019
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