When our mental health takes a hit, we all cope in our own ways. Some lean on friends for support, others take time alone to recharge, and then there are those who find comfort in laughing off their troubles.Ifhumoris what helps you stay sane, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the most hilariously relatable memes from the Instagram pageHow Mental—they might not replace therapy, but hopefully, they’ll bring a smile to your face.Scroll down to check them out, upvote your favorites, and don’t forget to send them to your friends!This post may includeaffiliate links.RELATED:Though it’s always good practice to take care of our mental health, there’s no better time than now to pay closer attention to how we’re feeling. Mid-December is here, Christmas is around the corner, and for many, this season is the opposite of merry and bright. In fact,3 in 5 Americansreport that the holidays negatively impact their mental wellbeing, and for those withmental illnesses, 64% say their conditions become even harder to manage.Of course, the irony of struggling in moments meant to celebrate joy and togetherness isn’t lost on anyone. But that doesn’t make it any easier to escape the overwhelm—the endless social interactions, the frantic to-do lists, the chaos of crowded spaces, and the painful reminders of childhood trauma that often resurface at family gatherings.Still, sometimes the simplest way to support our mental health during the holidays is to laugh at the absurdity of it all—even if that means enjoying a few memes. To understand what makes it so effective,Bored Pandaspoke withDr. Charlotte Russell, a clinical psychologist and founder ofThe Travel Psychologistblog.“Our lives are often serious, boring, and quite frankly, stressful,” explains Dr. Russell. “Humor can help lighten the mood as a response to this.”“We may occasionally use funny memes and share them with colleagues or friends to pass the time or create a sense of connection in a difficult situation,” she adds. “This can be a helpful coping strategy when used in moderation.”Continue reading with Bored Panda PremiumUnlimited contentAd-free browsingDark modeSubscribe nowAlready a subscriber?Sign InSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaModal closeAdd New ImageModal closeAdd Your Photo To This ListPlease use high-res photos without watermarksOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.Not your original work?Add sourcePublish

When our mental health takes a hit, we all cope in our own ways. Some lean on friends for support, others take time alone to recharge, and then there are those who find comfort in laughing off their troubles.Ifhumoris what helps you stay sane, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the most hilariously relatable memes from the Instagram pageHow Mental—they might not replace therapy, but hopefully, they’ll bring a smile to your face.Scroll down to check them out, upvote your favorites, and don’t forget to send them to your friends!This post may includeaffiliate links.

When our mental health takes a hit, we all cope in our own ways. Some lean on friends for support, others take time alone to recharge, and then there are those who find comfort in laughing off their troubles.

Ifhumoris what helps you stay sane, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the most hilariously relatable memes from the Instagram pageHow Mental—they might not replace therapy, but hopefully, they’ll bring a smile to your face.

Scroll down to check them out, upvote your favorites, and don’t forget to send them to your friends!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

RELATED:Though it’s always good practice to take care of our mental health, there’s no better time than now to pay closer attention to how we’re feeling. Mid-December is here, Christmas is around the corner, and for many, this season is the opposite of merry and bright. In fact,3 in 5 Americansreport that the holidays negatively impact their mental wellbeing, and for those withmental illnesses, 64% say their conditions become even harder to manage.Of course, the irony of struggling in moments meant to celebrate joy and togetherness isn’t lost on anyone. But that doesn’t make it any easier to escape the overwhelm—the endless social interactions, the frantic to-do lists, the chaos of crowded spaces, and the painful reminders of childhood trauma that often resurface at family gatherings.Still, sometimes the simplest way to support our mental health during the holidays is to laugh at the absurdity of it all—even if that means enjoying a few memes. To understand what makes it so effective,Bored Pandaspoke withDr. Charlotte Russell, a clinical psychologist and founder ofThe Travel Psychologistblog.“Our lives are often serious, boring, and quite frankly, stressful,” explains Dr. Russell. “Humor can help lighten the mood as a response to this.”“We may occasionally use funny memes and share them with colleagues or friends to pass the time or create a sense of connection in a difficult situation,” she adds. “This can be a helpful coping strategy when used in moderation.”Continue reading with Bored Panda PremiumUnlimited contentAd-free browsingDark modeSubscribe nowAlready a subscriber?Sign InSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored Panda

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Meme asking if someone is introverted or quiet due to being ignored, highlighting hilariously relatable mental struggles.

Though it’s always good practice to take care of our mental health, there’s no better time than now to pay closer attention to how we’re feeling. Mid-December is here, Christmas is around the corner, and for many, this season is the opposite of merry and bright. In fact,3 in 5 Americansreport that the holidays negatively impact their mental wellbeing, and for those withmental illnesses, 64% say their conditions become even harder to manage.

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Relatable meme text about trading generational trauma for generational wealth, humorously addressing mental health.

Of course, the irony of struggling in moments meant to celebrate joy and togetherness isn’t lost on anyone. But that doesn’t make it any easier to escape the overwhelm—the endless social interactions, the frantic to-do lists, the chaos of crowded spaces, and the painful reminders of childhood trauma that often resurface at family gatherings.

Relatable meme about remembering embarrassing moments and forgetting appointments, highlighting mental health struggles humorously.

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Man struggles to carry a large couch alone outdoors, humorously relatable to mental stress.

Still, sometimes the simplest way to support our mental health during the holidays is to laugh at the absurdity of it all—even if that means enjoying a few memes. To understand what makes it so effective,Bored Pandaspoke withDr. Charlotte Russell, a clinical psychologist and founder ofThe Travel Psychologistblog.

Tweet meme about fear of failure and anxiety in a humorous context, highlighting relatable struggles with staying sane.

Comic about introverts featuring a ghost, humorously depicting how introverts react to social gatherings.

Skeletor in a robe, lounging on a couch, holding a wine glass, humorously depicting staying sane at home.

“Our lives are often serious, boring, and quite frankly, stressful,” explains Dr. Russell. “Humor can help lighten the mood as a response to this.”“We may occasionally use funny memes and share them with colleagues or friends to pass the time or create a sense of connection in a difficult situation,” she adds. “This can be a helpful coping strategy when used in moderation.”

“Our lives are often serious, boring, and quite frankly, stressful,” explains Dr. Russell. “Humor can help lighten the mood as a response to this.”

“We may occasionally use funny memes and share them with colleagues or friends to pass the time or create a sense of connection in a difficult situation,” she adds. “This can be a helpful coping strategy when used in moderation.”

Relatable meme about moments of intelligence being brief and unplanned.

Bearded character humorously regretting opening up, capturing the hilariously relatable struggle to stay sane.

Relatable meme of a character complaining about afternoon appointments, captioned “What a waste of good day."

Group of people in blue shirts celebrating with laughter, capturing a hilariously relatable mental struggle moment.

Relatable meme about ADHD humorously discussing the phrase “jack of all trades, master of none."

Relatable memes about feeling like a dog, wanting affection, and fearing the doorbell.

Person stands at a crossroads, deciding between awkward silence or awkward conversation, under a stormy sky.

Text meme: “I’m in a really good place rn, not mentally, I’m just in bed.” Relatable mental health humor.

Relatable meme with a child scratching their head, expressing the feeling of wanting to withdraw from society.

Tweet about a humorous cleaning service concept for those with ADHD, offering relatable mental health humor.

Relatable meme about finding purpose vs. making a purchase, capturing mental struggles with humor.

Elderly figure intensely typing on a laptop, humorously highlighting a relatable mental struggle.

Relatable meme text: “What if I wasn’t tired all the time imagine the possibilities."

Relatable meme about feeling anxious, featuring a humorous conversation with a surgeon.

Relatable meme about anxiety, featuring a humorous tweet from @antikirsten expressing high stress levels.

Relatable meme about wanting to be like a McFlurry machine, accepted for being dysfunctional and doing the bare minimum.

Introvert and extrovert meme: medieval-style art with introvert labeled person hugging a labeled extrovert demon.

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Relatable meme about needing longer weekends shared by RiotGrlErin, with humor on staying sane.

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Relatable meme advising to stop doomscrolling and take a walk, drink water, and breathe.

Relatable meme about adulting: no hobbies, lying down during free time, humorously asserting boundaries.

Tweet about neurodivergent preferences for background noise, highlighting a relatable mental health meme.

Cat lying in bed looking relaxed, with a funny relatable meme text about avoiding tasks.

Relatable meme about embracing weirdness and expressing emotions freely, humorously highlighting how kids do it right.

Meme of someone peeking around a corner with text about anxiety, humorously relatable for those trying to stay sane.

Relatable meme comparing emotions to a fitted sheet corner popping up.

Skeleton meme illustrating a relatable struggle to stay sane with humor.

Homer Simpson in a meme about avoiding social interaction, humorously relatable for mental health struggles.

Relatable meme about hesitation and struggles, capturing the humor in everyday challenges and staying sane.

Relatable meme of a train display showing “SUFFER” in response to needing a sign.

Skeleton humorously struggling to stay sane, emerging from a tomb, reflecting on letting go, reliving relatable memes.

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Relatable meme about life’s struggles with a humorous twist.

Relatable meme about the mental struggle of starting tasks with a scream.

Relatable meme text about emotions and mental struggle by user greelin, balancing feeling nothing or too much.

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Relatable meme humorously depicting focus challenges in autism and ADHD.

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Relatable meme about being jealous of people who fall asleep quickly.

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Possum meme humorously relates to mental struggles with text about personality.

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Tweet meme about relentless passage of time, humorously relatable to anyone struggling to stay sane.

Meme of a donkey with a resigned expression and text: “when you fake laughed twice already and they still talking."

Stick figure poking a cup of iced coffee with text “C’mon, fix my life,” humorously relating to mental struggles.

Mentally stable meme with humorous text about parking a horse in the brain, followed by a witty reply questioning stability.

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Relatable meme about anxiety as self-conspiracy theories, shared by user @trashythisis.

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Cartoon character crying with curlers, illustrating relatable mental stress humor.

Relatable mental health meme showing a gate without a fence, captioned about setting boundaries.

Relatable meme featuring a character confronting a “vague sense of dread,” humorously illustrating mental struggles.

Relatable meme about social anxiety with text: “I yap a lot for someone who’s afraid of socialising."

Relatable meme about a single tear rolling down a cheek, highlighting the dramatics of minor breakdowns.

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Emotional meme with text “I feel like I have rabies but like emotionally,” highlighting mental struggles humorously.

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