It's easy to get so swept up in our fast-paced daily lives that we feel almost invisible to other people. It can sometimes seem as if we're carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders alone, and we may even convince ourselves that that no one else understands our struggles.

Bored Panda is here to assure you that's not the case. In fact, even if you ventured into the desert and didn't bump into a single soul for weeks, you'd still be seen. All you need is a mobile phone, some data and a few minutes to scroll through the following list of memes. They're funny , they're accurate and most of all, they're relatable.

We've collected them from an Instagram account called Hood Reels . It has no less than 2 million followers, many of whom may understand you a lot better than you think.

There's a reason why we're drawn to relatable memes. Or rather, a few reasons. For example, they give us a sense of belonging, foster connections, act as tools of conversation, bridge gaps and strengthen relationships .

"Relatable memes create the feeling that someone noticed an experience you thought was too small or ordinary to explain," notes the Heymem site, adding that the strongest versions do not claim that everyone is the same. "They name one precise moment and let the right audience recognize itself."

Some experts say memes are a language in themselves, and that they can transcend cultures and construct collective identities between people. "These sharable visual jokes can also be powerful tools for self-expression, connection, social influence and even political subversion," reports the BBC.

Therapist and Mental Health Writer Theodora Blanchfield says that in the digital ages, many people feel more alone and isolated than ever. And that while many of us refer to the offline world as IRL (“in real life ”), our digital personas are a part of our “real lives,” too. 

Memes, adds the expert, are an important social currency and way of communicating in this day and age.