25 Memes That Nail What It's Like to Have Anxiety
Memes. In just a few short words and a funny picture, they can often perfectly describe what life is really like. While there’s nothing funny about struggling with your mental health, sometimes a little self-aware humor can go a long way in reassuring you that you’re not the only one struggling.
Sometimes humor can be used to broach a serious topic you otherwise wouldn’t know how to talk about. Sometimes, sending a relatable anxiety meme to a friend can bring a smile to their face on days when it’s hard to get out of bed. Other times, seeing a funny meme can let you know you aren’t the only one feeling this way.
Whatever your situation may be, humor can definitely be a powerful coping tool.
If you use humor to cope with anxiety, here’s a roundup of some memes that “nail” what it’s really like to live with it:
1. When people ask, “Why are you so anxious?”
2. When your social avoidance is on point…
3. When you’re confronted with a simple decision you are completely capable of making…
4. Overthinking the past like…
5. Overthinking the future like…
6. Health anxiety, anyone?
7. How you feel after a long day of battling intrusive thoughts…
8. When you’re so good at hiding your anxiety that sometimes even you’re surprised you have it…
9. Life motto…
10. When you somehow get wrangled into hosting a party… (seriously how did this happen?)
11. Shout out to the friends who support you through anxiety…
12. Mentally preparing for the anxiety of interacting with relatives over the holidays…
13. Why making friends is hard…
14. “How’s your week been?”
15. Trying to fight the urge to cancel plans like…
16. #DatingWhileAnxious
17. When you find that special someone who understands your struggles…
18. When your anxiety presents as anger, not fear…
19. When your therapist asks why you are pretending to be fine…
20. “Do you want to come to my birthday party?”
21. Ideal New Year’s Eve
22. When dogs are an important part of your recovery…
23. Ideal weekend…
24. When you avoid your support system…
25. To the friends who just “get it…”
Can you relate?
Hi, I'm Juliette. I'm the former Mental Health Editor at The Mighty. I joined The Mighty because I believe storytelling is a powerful tool in raising awareness about mental health and trauma. I'm inspired every day by the brave vulnerability of our community. #MightyTogether
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