One word is never enough to describe an experience. People can say they’re okay when something is wrong or they can over-exaggerate. The last thing we want is more people reading this is thinking their trauma is actually stress and it’s in their head. They don’t want to be one of the people overreacting. They’re “okay”. Those people need help and shouldn’t second-guess theirself.
If you call in an emergency, they don’t make you prove you’re not lying or overreacting. The ambulance comes either way. Once they arrive and assess the situation, they react appropriately.
If you feel you need help, use language that you feel fits. Once people understand the situation, they should react appropriately.
I’ve had friends that were in pain, but said they were okay. Up until things got critical. I don’t want people hiding their pain because they don’t want to be a burden. If you are in pain and need help, express it.
One word is never enough to describe an experience. People can say they’re okay when something is wrong or they can over-exaggerate. The last thing we want is more people reading this is thinking their trauma is actually stress and it’s in their head. They don’t want to be one of the people overreacting. They’re “okay”. Those people need help and shouldn’t second-guess theirself.
If you call in an emergency, they don’t make you prove you’re not lying or overreacting. The ambulance comes either way. Once they arrive and assess the situation, they react appropriately.
If you feel you need help, use language that you feel fits. Once people understand the situation, they should react appropriately.
I’ve had friends that were in pain, but said they were okay. Up until things got critical. I don’t want people hiding their pain because they don’t want to be a burden. If you are in pain and need help, express it.