We all like to tell jokes, be funny, make someone laugh. But people (myself included, for sure) need to be careful when it comes to humor.
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a topic near to my heart. I was officially diagnosed with the disorder about ten years ago, but it really started when I was only eight (around twenty-two years ago.) It's been true mental anguish, dealing with OCD. So...
OCD + humor = A real turn-off (to me, at least)
Sometimes, yes, laughing about a problem can make it seem lighter. But when an OCD joke comes out of the mouth of someone who doesn't suffer from the disorder, it just comes across as callused. I like to be taken seriously. I can laugh at my problems, but unless I invite you to laugh about them with me, I suggest holding off.
We don't get to choose what makes people laugh, but we do get to choose what jokes we tell.
Thanks for reading and for understanding,
Beth
___I'm far form perfect. I've slipped and made some hurtful remarks before.
What's your opinion? Am I being too PC? Do you relate? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Published on September 09, 2014 08:00