One of the great things about the movement to de-stigmatize mental health issues is that the jokes surrounding the topic have shifted from mocking those who experience them to expressing our own experiences more openly and commiserating with others about it through humor.
I’m no doctor or anything, but that seems a like much healthier direction for things to trend.
Here are some great tweets about keeping a sense of humor during our long rides upon the struggle bus.
12. Attack of the Clones
It takes two to terrorize.
What’s an irrational fear you have?
Mine is getting a clone & hating him.
Like how does your self-esteem recover from that? Hanging out with someone and thinking “Ugh, this guy’s the worst.” And then realizing that’s just you.Anyway, isolation is going great you guys.
— Andrew Nadeau (@TheAndrewNadeau) March 14, 2020
11. I love mess
To be fair, I probably don’t need the majority of stuff I have.
https://twitter.com/contriteperson/status/1084674947270799360
10. Harry Potter and the Psychiatrist’s Stone
You’re a person, Harry.
https://twitter.com/UtterPWNedNoob/status/1217854072591548416
9. Cowboy up
Good to keep the spirits up when ya can.
https://twitter.com/marram023/status/1066561030770356224
8. Home is where the heart is
I like this policy, it’s like a Schrödinger’s house situation.
I don’t like being asked “are you at home?” Please expand further so I can know whether I’m at home or not
— 🇲🇦🇯🇲 YT: Chantel Sophia (@ChantelSophiaxo) March 8, 2020
7. Crash diet
You gotta expect the unexpected.
https://twitter.com/ChristianGalia1/status/930876677554671623
6. Routines are important
And everybody needs a catchphrase.
All I do is say “I’m out here living my best life” and have mental breakdowns
— dizzle_saint_james (@dizzle_st_james) July 27, 2018
5. Down for the thread count
You better run for cover.
https://twitter.com/devonpalmers/status/1217900489548890112
4. Beauty schedule
A picture is worth 1,000 weeks.
https://twitter.com/BrightenW/status/1077072714807083009
3. Catch-22
With my own powers combined, I am invincible.
Social anxiety is the only reason I don’t break down in public. My fear of being noticed is stronger than my need to release my emotions
— sadboihours (@lyinboutcryin) March 13, 2019
2. Tomato, Tomato
Sorry I don’t know all your fancy doctor words.
https://twitter.com/minnascule/status/1075243335500095488
1. What a trauma queen
No need to hide the truth.
Everyone: You're so funny!
Me: Thanks. It was the trauma.— Psycho Bitch Problems 🖤 (@PsychoBitchPrbs) March 6, 2019
Mental health is a part of who we all are. It’s alright to joke about it. But also – never be afraid to seek the care you need. Your brain is a big, beautiful, complicated thing and it deserves to be cared for.
Which tweet is the most relatable to you?
Tell us in the comments.