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40 memes that might make you laugh if you have crushing depression

community health, mental health, depression

Life has fees?

via @reaghanhunt Twitter.

Sometimes all you can do is laugh.

Juliette Virzi
By Juliette VirziMar 11, 2023
Juliette Virzi
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NOTE: "40 Memes That Might Make You Laugh If You Have Crushing Depression" was originally published on The Mighty.


Depression isn't funny, but sometimes when you live with it, you start to cultivate a dark sense of humor to get through it.

For anyone who can relate, we wanted to round up some of the best depression memes on the internet to (hopefully) bring a smile to your face — even if it's just for a moment.

While it's true memes can't “cure" depression (especially when it feels crushing), they can sometimes give you a small reprieve in the midst of your struggles.

If you're struggling today with depression and need help, try posting a Thought or Question on The Mighty to get support from people who “get it."

If your depression feels “crushing," these memes might make you laugh:

1.

memes, sleeping, tired

Sleepy.

via @mytherapistsays Instagram

2.

sadness, loneliness, dredd

Existential dread.

via @emotionalclub / Instagram

3.

isolation, comedy, sense of humor

Good to see you.

via @depressionmemes Instagram

4.

sunshine, lack of emotion, emotionless

Day naps.

via @mytherapistsays / Instagram

5.

struggle with depression, pain, hope

Struggles.

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

6.

numbness, lethargic, procrastination

Who am I?

via Meme Queen / Tumblr

7.

melancholy, happiness, can\u2019t be depressed

Happiness.

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

8.

friendship, connection, love

Hey demons!

via @emotionalclub / Instagram

9.

Instagram, humor memes,

What is wattage?

via @betches / Instagram

10.

life, journey, expression

The price.

via Depression Memes Facebook page

11.

rough days, exhaustion, boredom

Harry Potter.

via Depression Memes Facebook page

12.

aesthetics, trolling, nature

Grumpy cat.

via @mytherapistsays Instagram

13.

cheer, suffering, goodness

Cheers.

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

14.

dead inside, hurt feelings, healing in time

Feeling dead inside.

via jigglypuffsvevo Tumblr

15.

crying, coddling, permissions

Crying permissions.

via @emotionalclub Instagram

16.

sad music, sorrowful, listening

Sad music.

via Depression Memes Facebook page

17.

ruins, people, person of importance

Scooby?

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

18.

chicken soup, soul, emotions

Chicken soup.

via @mytherapistsays Instagram

19.

anxiety, caring, telling truth

Anxious?

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

20.

stalker, over sleeping, making plans

Do something.

via @mytherapistsays Instagram

21.

looking inward, looking outward, seeking

Just nothing.

via sylvesterarbuzov / Tumblr

22.

tired, talents, secrets

Secret talents.

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

23.

smiles, smile, stare

Try.

via @mytherapistsays / Instagram

24.

dreams, aspirations, achievements

Dreams of sleep.

via @emotionalclub / Instagram

25.

connection, banter, gag

Connection.

via Crippling Depression Facebook page

26.

joke, playfulness, whimsy

The Simpsons.

via @mytherapistsays / Instagram

27.

wisecrack, wit, comically

Bad energy.

via @mytherapistsays / Instagram

28.

self destructive tendencies, bad comping methods, bad eating

Self destructive tendencies.

via @depressionmemes Instagram

29.

sleeping habits, personality, therapy

Still time to go.

via @emotionalclub / Instagram

30.

laugh, pranks, puns

Why am I sad?

via @betches / Instagram

31.

acting, escapades, drollery

The acting of mental illness.

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

32.

clowning, crying, hoodwinking

Who’s crying?

via nothingbutmeme / Tumblr

33.

chicken, substitution, horseplay

Sad times.

via @emotionalclub / Instagram

34.

affections, feelings, sympathies

Emotions are gross.

35.

pie chart, sentiment\u2019s, soul

The pie of no.

via @mytherapistsays / Instagram

36.

habits, spirit, activities

Doing laundry.

via @depressionmemes Instagram

37.

procrastination, mentally strong, boundaries

Fix my sleep schedule.

via @depressionmemes / Instagram

38.

run away from feelings, sports, playing

Run away.

via @emotionalclub / Instagram

39.

year one, cried, 2018

The first years.

via @mytherapistsays Instagram

40.

it\u2019s okay, life hurdles, showing up

Puppy in the mirror.

via @mytherapistsays / Instagram


Article originally appeared on 03.30.19

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