pronounsshe/her
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stressed, depressed, and probably not well-dressed
"kill me" isn't funny, isn't cute, isn't 'a mood', it's fucking serious shit. don't make light of suicidal ideation. As a person who has depression and works with people with depression, I understand how on the base level it could be seen as insensitive and callous. However, some people use humor as a coping mechanism and it helps them feel a bit more at peace. While it can seem maladaptive at the least, I found humor is the easiest coping mechanism that most people fall into. I personally use humor in all manners to make me feel a bit more connected to humanity and emotions than I would anything else.
I use all kinds of really dark humor.
I understand that it might be uncomfortable so I always ask and press on others even if it makes them uncomfortable to tell me what words, phrases, or topics might genuinely make them upset. I have one friend who doesn't like topics about alcohol or pills. I have another friend who doesn't like mentions of the 'end'. If you're uncomfortable and a friend keeps saying these topics, please reach out to them and say it bothers you.
I just wouldn't paint a large brush on those who use those terms, even jokingly, because it might make them feel a little bit better for all of the quick seconds it can. They might not be making light of a situation, only wishing to feel something briefly or make people laugh.
And in less depression-related talk, my behind is finally home from the hospital after 95 years. I'm not leaving my comfort pillow-cat-fort for a week. No more needles! - I say, laughingly, in diabetic.
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