How would you feel if someone needed a safe space and coloring books because something you said triggered them?

[Toad-1]

[Mamamiaeli]

Well Im one of those people. Sometimes. When my hands are idle from not being creative or progressive. Someone is trying to say something to make a wrong approach in Adult conversation just to start crap by using my words as a third wheel. I use the creativity by non idlizing my hands to create things or by embracing designing ( by the colors or patterns I choose to put together). I've done this a lot in my work places. Which progressed the company sells because of the orginazation in attracting more sells. By me being creative is really something I need to do right then & there because my mouth is like a sword when I do approach things people push me to answer. They dont like what I say more than most of the time & I've learned to acknowledge & most of the time will come up again what they want to be answered. Then ill know is the right time to answer. They still dont like what I've said but i answered more calmly not sharply.

[RuthAnn1781]

This is a loaded question lol. I understand the whole "being triggered" thing, but I think it can be a bit much. Like my idea of being trigged is seeing a picture of self harm or being around a ton of people and feeling trapped. I can understand why you'd want a safe space where you can go and be away from things like that but when it comes to "some said something that I don't agree with and now I'm triggered," I just think that, that's a little bit ridiculous but I'm not in someone else's head so I feel bad kinda invalidating them like that, it just seems dramatic to me

[widdershins_]

Pity and stress. I can understand needing time to yourself to process and cope with difficult situations but a lot of people use triggers and safe spaces to deflect, gaslight, and avoid responsibility or reality. I took a class and was paired up with this lady that would make excuses left and right. She claimed that some of the course material was wrong (based on her feelings) and wound up arguing with the instructors daily. I had to pick up the work that she refused to do and had to answer for it when she decided to just do things her own way.

[cuttl]

I would be proud of them for choosing a positive coping skill instead of throwing a computer or chair at my head, pulling my hair, or hitting me or anyone else. I would offer verbal praise for making a positive choice.

I work in a psychological residential treatment facility. This is literally my job.

[SevenThunders]

I would inquire as to whether the person uses this as a way to avoid conflict or addressing serious issues in their lives. I'd suggest he/she can commence coloring after we are done with our conversation.

If that's not going to work I'd reconsider my relationship with said person, especially if it were romantic. I don't date children. Leave that behavior to Hollywood.

[CT_CD]

I've never said anything that would trigger anybody

[Toad-1]

sure you haven't dog

[Barrabus_the_Free]

I would laugh my ass off so hard.

And then, now that I know a button to push, I'd start mashing it. I'd just keep at it until they had to be institutionalized. Even better if they offed themselves.

[Mamamiaeli]

That makes since

[Whatthefluff]

Haha.
I understand being ACTUALLY triggered (it should be called something else) for when a person is, like, having a panic attack or something like that. And I think that deserves a space to calm down.

[Izumiblu]

If they are older than 17 or so I would probably double down and countinue to irritate them.

[pingiluv]

I would do this when I was married lol my ex would stress me out so bad I would color to mellow out or go shopping but since we divorced I don’t anymore :)

[Rushy89]

Man the fuck up snow flake. I'd say try doing something of worth with your life instead of being an oxygen thief.

[leftygriffy]

This comment made me need a safe space 🤣🤣🤣

[ThisDudeHere]

I would absolutely refuse to ever take them seriously or consider them as adults.

[dragonfly6516]

Coloring can be therapeutic because it gives you control over something. But needing to color because you feel bullied? I just don't get it.

[estoydorado1]

Indifference unless they tended to use it to avoid responsibility. I'd make a mental note not to rely on them. They come across as flighty to me.

[noraaenots]

I feel that am apology will be needed but to give them their space. After that, whatever.

[Juxtapose]

I'd endlessly mock them as I should. They're mentally stunted children with adult bodies.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Lol. Nothing actually I'll be happy. Get them away from me.

[TheLuckyPizzaDog]

That's the point where you go in for the kill.

[Streamhopper]

Lol, I almost snorted when I read this. :P

[leftygriffy]

Your awesome lmao

[Juxtapose]

Best answer right here.

[Alessus]

I'd shrug and not care.

[BigDicRick]

I'd stop associating with them

[omgjassy]

Lol not weird at all😶

[Gayview_Mahat]

I'll laugh my ass off😂😂😂

[pinkzoesbb]

I would hand them both.

[douride2]

Their problem not mine.

[HamAndCheese]

Disgusted by their spinelessness.

[Decentguy]

i would also ask them that if they need a pamper