Rob Lawrence
Updated: Aug 12, 2023
As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, I know first hand how challenging it can be to navigate the ups and downs of our emotional well-being.
One thing that has helped me cope better with my mental health has been learning how to take the piss out of myself. I've found that finding humor in the darkest of moments helps me put my struggles and situation back into perspective.... It's been a really great anxiety and stress buster.
It has also helped me connect with others as well because 9 times out of 10 when I show people I'm OK with my mental health others start to be OK with it n all.
Modern research has shown that mental health and laughter are more connected than we may realize. Whilst it's not a cure for mental illness, it has been shown to have positive effects on our mental well-being. Laughter can reduce stress, increase endorphins (our body's natural "feel-good" chemicals), and even improve our immune system.
So in the spirit of this I thought it might be fun to share some jokes and memes about what it's like having mental health issues.
If you're easily offended this blog might not be for you but for the rest of us I hope you can find the humour in just how crazy we all can be with our mental health..... enjoy
I told my friend that I was feeling suicidal. He told me to talk to the mental health clinic for help.....They seemed totally against the idea, I guess I’ll do it myself!
My wife is leaving me because of my mental illness...... At least that's what the cat told me.
Are you struggling with a mental illness?.... No I'm really good at it thanks
It's a beautiful day outside.... I think I'll skip my meds and stir things up a bit
I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me
He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet.
I tried to be normal once.... Worst 2 minutes of my life
Hello, welcome to the mental health hotline.
If you are Obsessive Compulsive, press 1 repeatedly.
If you are codependent, have someone press 2 for you.
If you have multiple personalities, press 3,4,5,6.
If you are paranoid, we know which one you want.
If you don’t belong in a mental institution, you must be a very boring person.
The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.
The doctor asked Fred if anyone in the family suffers from mental illness.
Fred replied: "No, we all seem to rather enjoy it."
Sorry I acted crazy.... It will happen again
Life is a series of ups and downs. We can't allow negativity and our struggles to take over; we have to fight against it, and laughter is one of our most powerful tools in this endeavor....Humor, even in the darkest of times, can help us find meaning and purpose.
As always I hope you enjoyed the blog. I would love to hear from you, so feel free to leave your comments, questions and feedback below 😊
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