Yes, we’re being flippant but we wanted to highlight that people can have a mental health issue and a sense of humour at the same time! It's a thing. Anyways, here's why we think people with mental health issues make the best friends….
Yes, we’re being flippant but we wanted to highlight that people can have a mental health issue and a sense of humour at the same time! It's a thing. Anyways, here's why we think people with mental health issues make the best friends….-
They have the driest / darkest humour you can imagine
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They have the best stories
Admittedly these stories are not always the easiest to hear and undoubtedly come with pain. However they are usually honest, raw and deeply human told with humility, humour and courage.
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They will knock the sh*t out of your pity party
Try flippantly telling Sarah you want to kill yourself after your bad day at work, when she really has tried to take her own life and has the scars to prove it. Seriously, I dare you.
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They are scarily compassionate
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They understand the importance of the little things
They get the value of the small things like dropping you a text to make sure you’re ok / haven’t been kidnapped. They get that the small act of letting someone know that you’re thinking of them can have a huge impact. If you do have some of these incredible people in your life, who refuse to be defined by their diagnosis, we suggest tagging them or just letting them know that they’re awesome.
We’d love to know if any of the above ring true for you or your loved ones or hear more about your experiences. Let us know in the comments! And as always feel free to sign up for a free card below.
7 comments
Wow, Cheeky Zebra! I’ve been going through some really tough stuff recently and your cards and this blog really makes me smile. I have found that some of my former work colleagues don’t get it so I have found other ‘real’ friends who do and guess what? Whatever I’m going through; we still have a laugh and support each other. Thank you for reminding me that I have some good people in my life.
Love this. Very true, well written. You’re cards always make me smile ? keep up the good work x
Funny and touching, makes me want to go to my local depression support group and make friends. Great post ?
Word for word is precise and spot on….. Couldn’t have put it into words any better.. Thank you ❤ xx
Hi both, I just wanted to say thank you so much taking the time out to share. It was really important to us to handle this the right way and your comments genuinely mean the world xxxxxx
Love this. I’m going through a really bad episode of depression and I love your cards and how honest they are. Thank you.
Absolutely spot on ??
Brilliantly written and everything that was written is me all over…laughing and joking is my go to thing as it always makes me feel better when I’m having a down/low time, and my first reaction when someone is sad or low is to try make them laugh and feel better ???