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Laughing at mobility scooter?

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MyPatronusIsABadger · 25/08/2017 20:43

I've had a shit year with lots of mental health issues in my family where I've taken on a lot for others, a death and most recently we've been told DH has terminal cancer. I've recently been put on anti depressants and have had lots of support from my manager who has been incredibly kind. However in general I'm very sensitive may very well be over reacting to what happened today.

My supervisor asked after DH (knows all of this) and I said that because of chemo he's getting incredibly weak and tired and as such he's getting a mobility scooter. This will help him get out and it'll be a bit of a help if he can take our dog out which will save me a job.

Supervisor burst out laughing upon hearing about the scooter. I mean really laughing, covering mouth and giggling 'sorry'.

Would it be unreasonable to mention it to my manager? I just feel it's so insensitive, but maybe it is a funny topic? I really don't think it is, but can accept if iabu because I don't want to be the sort of person that runs off crying every 5 mins!

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OverTheHammer · 28/08/2017 17:44

I suffer from innapropriate laughter and laughed when I read your OP. I don't even know why because it's not funny of course. I'm so sorry about your poor DH.

As for laughing - I can't explain why I laugh at innapropriate things. The last one I can remember was a colleague telling me her husband was having an affair with someone who worked in the kitchens. She worked on the wards and everyone knew apparently but her. She said he made her a laughing stock. I laughed so much I had tears in my eyes and couldn't stop. I honestly don't know why because it's not funny! I know that.

I once burst out laughing when my friend told me her grandma had been injured falling off a commode. She was upset with me at the time but as time has gone on and she's gotten to know me she accepts that I can't help it. She even says "you'll laugh at this but I really hurt myself earlier ... " etc before telling me her story for example.

Sorry again about your DH.

QuackPorridgeBacon · 28/08/2017 19:57

over I'm not even going to lie, I don't seem to laugh at inappropriate things the way you seem to do (that must be exhausting for you and I wouldn't wish it on anyone) but, I think I would have laughed at the lady falling off the commode (visualising in my head) as long as the injury wasn't too serious.

Neutrogena · 29/08/2017 10:05

@OverTheHammer
You post made me laugh - it's infectious.

especially this bit:
"She said he made her a laughing stock. I laughed so much I had tears in my eyes and couldn't stop.

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