What is the PC word for mental illness?

There are different terminologies used by people to describe their mental health status. These may include mental health problems, mental disorder, mental health condition and psychiatric disability.

Why do I attract bpd people?

Many people are initially drawn to people with BPD precisely because they have intense emotions and a strong desire for intimacy.

Why do people make jokes about mental illness?

Humans naturally take delight in clever use of words, so it would be understandable if the joker was actually using words cleverly. This might provide a sense of self-worth that cancels out the feelings of discomfort. However, it is rare that the person making a joke about mental illness is actually using words cleverly.

Should we laugh about mental illness?

There is a difference between laughing together about mental health, and laughing at someone else’s expense. There is a difference between jokes meant to bring light to judgment against people with mental illness and jokes that further perpetuate stereotypes and stigma. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform.

Why is it bad to call someone mentally ill?

People in the media acting in negative ways that offend you and make you angry are not suddenly mentally ill. Calling someone mentally ill because you disagree with them just makes you look ignorant and with 1 in 4 people having a mental health condition, you are bound to offend someone you know and care about. No blueberry muffins?!

Is it OK to joke about medication?

Frankly, it could be a life or death situation. No one jokes about someone missing their heart medication or insulin, and for those who have to take medicine for mental illness, it is the same thing. Jokes about medication can cause people to feel shame, guilt, and embarrassment about taking medication and even decide to stop taking it.