I use the word "crazy" too much. I wouldn't call anyone else crazy, but I do use it when describing weird behaviour.
I notice words like "unhinged", " psycho", "schizo" being used for people who are either ill or eccentric and it all bothers me. I'm bothered.
When describing or labeling someone I don't want to say "they sound like they have MH issues" because I don't know if they do and its pathologising. But I don't want to say "they sound crazy" because I think thats offensive.
I've started to say "thats absurd" which feels alright. Maybe I should stop labeling people all together and that's the answer. (I'm talking about doing it in my head or with DH, i don't go around calling people names).
Really don't know.
Disclaimer: Yes I care about being PC, yes I think it's important.
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To think MH stigma is embedded in our language
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AliceScarlett · 03/10/2015 22:20
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