15 Memes About Anxiety That Are Almost Too Real To Lol At

The internet is a bloody weird place at times, for many reasons. But one of its cleverest inventions is the humble meme. When they work (and not all memes are created equal) they can hit the nail on the head, and convey exactly how we're feeling, with just a lolzy gif and a funny caption. And no topic is off limits in memedom. Even something as difficult to talk about as anxiety.

It seems strange to think of a time when the term 'anxiety' wasn't so commonly used and accepted in casual, mainstream conversations. But before being anxious was a headline-worthy, it wasn't something that got talked about a lot - and it was certainly misunderstood.

And while there are still stigmas and misconceptions about what anxiety is (clue: it is not just synonymous with being shy or a 'bit stressed out', thanks, nor is there a one-size fits all descriptor for what it is or how it feels), there's a general understanding that it's far more common than people used to admit.

Enter, the meme. Not everyone's cup of tea when it comes to discussing the serious stuff. But for many of us, a nicely judged meme, conveying exactly what's going on in our heads at any given moment is just what we need to make us feel a little less alone (and snort our tea through our nose at our desk). It goes without saying, but if think you're suffering from anxiety or depression, you first starting point should be a conversation with your GP, or getting in touch with a charity like Mind to see what options and support are available to you. But if you think a #relatable meme but be just what you're after on this grey Monday, then here are some of our favourites. Because it's a serious topic, but it's still ok to laugh.

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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.