When things are bad, Memes.

May 31, 2020 10:21 PM

Sciencemuller

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So, nearly two years ago I booked my self into a fancy hotel for a night without telling anyone.

I tried to kill myself.

I was found the next morning and taken to the emergency room.

They pumped my stomach and stitched me up.

I spent a couple of weeks in a psych ward before I could go home.

I quit my job and moved back home.

I'm fine now. Well, I'm taking my medication. I'm still clinically depressed, but I'm fine.

The thing is, I know for the next two weeks, until the "anniversary" its all I will be able to think about.

I get such vivid flashbacks, it's like I'm living it over and over again.

And there is nothing I can do to stop it.

I know the world is crazy right now.

And I know this isn't the worst thing anyone is going through right now, not even close.

But I can't sleep

Because every time I try

I feel like I'm back in that fucking hotel room

So instead of sleeping

I'm going to look at funny pictures on the internet

And try to distract myself from the nonsense in my heaf

Like this pokemon one

Or this one, with the adorable business dog

Or this one,

I'm going to keep looking at these dumn pictures

Which I have mostly stolen from you guys

Until I fall asleep

And hopefully

Some of you lovely people will look at them too

And maybe

The will take your mind off the nonsense in you head

Or the crazyness in the world

Just until you can sleep

Or maybe finish pooping.

Stay inside and wash your hands.

Cat tax, Axl. Fun fact, at this very moment I can hear him tormenting a small creature downstairs. He is an unstoppable killer, and my fluffy baby.

I read your story before the memes. I'm glad you failed, OP. Just succeed in getting past today. Then two weeks. Then another year.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Am I supposed to read the story or look at the pictures? Why constantly interrupt the story and make it hard to read?

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

hey, I tried to kill myself a couple weeks ago. I hope you're doing better now ?

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm glad to hear things are going better for you, and I hope they continue to get better. Sometimes you just gotta keep occupied. Take care

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hope you get to feeling better soon, Sciencemuller. Suicidal thoughts SUCK, but you have a Patrician's taste in memes, top shelf.

5 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I've been there, man. It's a long road, but it gets better, it really does.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

1/2 My dude, I feel ya. I don't know for sure obviously but it sounds like you might have some PTSD going on. Seems similar to some

5 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Of the stuff I got going on. But please see a therapist, hopefully a trauma counselor

5 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

thank you 4 brightening my day with these-I hope the next few weeks are beautiful in spite of the past *HUG*

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I too have woken up when i did not plan to wake again, and am mired in the same hell, and also have a cat interested in mouse genocide

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can't offer much, but will a hug help?

5 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 0

And if it won't, then here's a song that's sure to raise the spirits! :D https://youtu.be/GyQjVtIGQg8

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

What is Mr. Brightside?

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Popular old song

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm glad you're still here. Take care of yourself and thanks for the memes. ❤️

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

v I wish it could be this easy. Hang in there bud, you’re still here and that counts for a lot

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you for the dump OP. Never forget that you aren't alone and you are loved. You can hit me up any time. If you feel a need to unload

5 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Much love ❤️♥️♥️

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hey man, you’re still here, you’re strong as fuck, and thank you for sending us a pick me up. You’ve got this man. Hang in.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As long as imgur exists I will never finish pooping

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Slapping makes me nervous. Always scared I'll break a jaw or something

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well I care and I hope you are able to have the strength to give yourself one good thing. To find one thing to give you joy hope or at least

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

a general good feeling. U deserve it, OP.

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5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you ever need to talk to anyone, I'm a message away.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What if every year on your anniversary you rent a fancy hotel room and treat yourself? Then you can associate the fancy hotel room to 1/

5 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Several good nights instead of one horrible one? 2/2

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Maybe not before some good therapy

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

This is a thing https://youtu.be/T4fq8agjNqY

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is vital information. Thank you.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I’m sorry for what you’ve been through and continue to face, but I’m glad you’re still here.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’ve been depressed for a long time. I’ve always heard the term “intrusive thoughts” when visiting

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

my psych but didn’t really understand it. Until one day I thought to myself “god I wish I could just die, everyone would be better off

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

if I was gone”. And then I thought holy shit that was intrusive. That little voice is so loud and so convincing but you have to know that

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

it is LYING to you. The world is better with you in it no matter what it says. I struggle all the time but am coping as best as I can.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The world sucks so hard right now but carve out time to care for yourself. Sending you all my love.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It is close to the worst anyone has gone through. It threatened your existence. Even the anniversary shouldn’t be minimized. 1/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Someone will always be dealing with more, but the brain has a limit: Once you are treading water if doesn’t matter how deep the ocean is. 2/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You are allowed to be overwhelmed, and stressed. You are allowed to be clinically depressed, it’s not a character flaw. 3/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Focus on small practical steps to feeling better. I know it’s hard, but sleep is good for your state of mind. 4/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Perhaps try sleeping someplace non-traditional that won’t remind you of a hotel? Make a nest on the couch or on the kitchen floor? 5/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Build a pillow fort, sneak in some snacks and a flashlight, and browse memes under a blanket. 6/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Brains suck ass. I can’t offer much but maybe suggest trying what my best friend does. When it comes around to the “anniversary” try to 1/

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Force yourself to instead remember the day you had gotten so much better you were released. The first time you remember doing something 2)

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That made you truly happy. No matter how tiny that little happy moment was. And over time when it hurts a little less. Actually turn it 3)

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

In to a celebration of you overcoming depression and a reminder of all the things you love about life. We now celebrate every year 4)

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

On the day she was released from the hospital. We spend the entire day or sometimes weekends just doing all the things that make her happy5)

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So now, years later, she now looks forward to when that “anniversary” happens, because she gets a reminder of all that’s good in life.

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