How do you feel about being called ‘sick’.
miraculousSnow1503
March 14th, 2021
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Hello, I hope you’re all well. I was just wondering as someone living with a mental illness how you feel about being called sick. Personally, that s how I would refer to myself particularly if I was going through a bad patch but I referred to someone I was under the impression suffered from depression as ‘sick’ and really hit a nerve. I was mortified but as that’s language I use for myself I did it without thinking. I don’t want to offend anyone again and was wondering a) how you felt about being called ‘sick’ and b) what language is more appropriate? Thank you for taking the time to read and respond. All the best!