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Scenario

When dark humor about mental health pushes people away

I keep making dark jokes about my depression and my friends laugh but I think they're starting to worry and I don't want them to see me differently.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Disguising genuine distress as entertainment can distance others at the moment when connection is most needed.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Wit and wordplay?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.