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Non-serious use of the word 'triggered'
JustV
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For a lot of us, the word 'triggered' means something real and serious. A trigger might be something that sets off an unpleasant feeling, something that causes flashbacks, the list goes on.
But people also use it in a less serious, more jokey way. You don't have to look very far to see memes, YouTube videos, and whatever else where people use 'triggered' to mean 'annoyed'.
What do you guys think about this? Is it okay to use that sort of language like that, or does it take away from the seriousness of real mental health triggers for you?
But people also use it in a less serious, more jokey way. You don't have to look very far to see memes, YouTube videos, and whatever else where people use 'triggered' to mean 'annoyed'.
What do you guys think about this? Is it okay to use that sort of language like that, or does it take away from the seriousness of real mental health triggers for you?
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I can see the issue though, with the word being used in a jokey way it could take away the seriousness of what triggered means to some people.
I guess the word 'triggered' just means that something 'triggered' off a memory or an emotion, so there isn't really a wrong way to use the word? but if it's being used to mock mental health, that's different.
it doesn't bother me personally to see people using it for memes and in jokey contexts but i can definitely see why it could be an issue for some, fa sho.
I'd hope people would take me seriously if it was a serious matter but at the same time it can be used jokingly
On the other hand I do consider be annoyed at mild things not based on trauma or censoring others speaking out on things kind of a serious thing and while people approach the topic through sense of humour to me even that usage can be serious. I think it is important to listen to other people's opinions sometimes without getting annoyed too easily.
there is two versions in my mind;
popular and well known definition* triggered is when someone gets offended or gets their feelings hurt
and then there's
An emotional/psychological reaction caused by something that somehow relates to an upsetting time or happening in someone's life
I dont find it offensive when people use it in a less serious way but i could understand others who have dealt with traumas may find it offensive
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