Do you feel like death is a taboo topic to discuss?

In regard to mental health, talking about death is very taboo imo. Feelings about death are censored for being triggering, which leaves people to struggle with those feelings alone. People are encouraged to talk about their mental health, but only if it’s PG. The reality is you’re made to bottle it up the worst of it as talking about it isn’t allowed.

In general, death makes people uncomfortable. It’s a sensitive and awkward thing to talk about. I don’t really see that changing.

I think that the idea of death, the ultimate equaliser as the meekest and mightiest shall surely face it to the same degree, has the power to ease anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. I don't agree that it is taboo, in an MH setting or otherwise, but then again I don't spend much time interacting with MH content.

I don't agree that it is taboo, in an MH setting or otherwise, but then again I don't spend much time interacting with MH content.

Mental health in general has had more campaigns about speaking about it and I recently watched a radio interview with Martin Lewis talking about the death of his mother but personally I still feel it's a bit of a tabbo for some people. How do you feel?

In regard to mental health, talking about death is very taboo imo. Feelings about death are censored for being triggering, which leaves people to struggle with those feelings alone. People are encouraged to talk about their mental health, but only if it’s PG. The reality is you’re made to bottle it up the worst of it as talking about it isn’t allowed.

In general, death makes people uncomfortable. It’s a sensitive and awkward thing to talk about. I don’t really see that changing.

For some people. It shouldnt be though as it happens to us all. there was a Tony Livesey interview that made quite an impact.


They were both very moving interviews.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060f11s

I agree it definitely shouldn't be as there's no escaping it, I know how I d like to die (as in what end of life care I don't want) but people find that so strange . The part where Martin said he d lost his childhood that day really got me, it puts brilliantly how I felt.

It makes some people uncomfortable, but not all> I think things have changed, although it has a way to go. If it hadnt then you wouldnt get articles and interviews talking so openly about it.

It’s definitely improving, but there’s still an internal conflict over whether we should censor things like suicide/self harm/eating disorders. I have a friend who’s really struggling with anorexia right now, she’s pretty much on the verge of death, and she gets hate off the “recovery community” for taking selfies and talking about how bad she’s doing. People telling her to stop taking pictures of herself looking visibly sick even though she is literally physically sick and these aren’t even body checks. They just don’t want to see the reality of her disorder and they cut her off instead of helping.

People are trying to cut down on “glamorising mental illness” but what it’s also doing is saying “don’t talk about your mental illness unless you’re recovered or you only talk about the family friendly parts”. It feels very lonely when those who are supposed to support and listen to you shut that line of support. It isn’t everyone but it’s enough people that it actively silences some who are asking for help.

It’s definitely improving, but there’s still an internal conflict over whether we should censor things like suicide/self harm/eating disorders. I have a friend who’s really struggling with anorexia right now, she’s pretty much on the verge of death, and she gets hate off the “recovery community” for taking selfies and talking about how bad she’s doing. People telling her to stop taking pictures of herself looking visibly sick even though she is literally physically sick and these aren’t even body checks. They just don’t want to see the reality of her disorder and they cut her off instead of helping.

People are trying to cut down on “glamorising mental illness” but what it’s also doing is saying “don’t talk about your mental illness unless you’re recovered or you only talk about the family friendly parts”. It feels very lonely when those who are supposed to support and listen to you shut that line of support. It isn’t everyone but it’s enough people that it actively silences some who are asking for help.

im not sure if you just worded that wrongly, but taking selfies and posting about how bad you're doing doesn't sound like someone asking for help.

I suppose how youve been raised and taught to think has a large bearing. It would seem quite natural and healthy to be able to talk about it, even if at times it was difficult or awkward. I can see some people would ratehr deny or feel it was too awkward so would prefer denial.

Sorry to hear about your friend and such a waste. I hope for your own sake you can stay loyal and true because neither she nor you will forget that and you will gain strength from it in future. Loyalty is one of the most admirable traits. Just do what you know is right.

Yeah it does depend on how how your family/friends are, a lot of factors can influence how people think of it really. And thanks, I’m not going anywhere. It’s heart breaking to see people leave because they only want the good part of friendship.