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why people use trigger warnings, a much needed thread
tw for the whole thread
mentions of : panic attacks , relapse , self harm , drugs .
mentions of : panic attacks , relapse , self harm , drugs .
what is a tw?
a trigger warning is a small warning usually formatted like “tw // trigger” or “tw trigger” there is a correct way to tw that will be at the end of the thread.
a trigger warning is a small warning usually formatted like “tw // trigger” or “tw trigger” there is a correct way to tw that will be at the end of the thread.
why do i need to tw?
tw’s are helpful for people with trauma, and they help make sure that people online can have a safe experience. being triggered is a horrible thing that can cause panic attacks, and even relapses of self harm or drugs.
tw’s are helpful for people with trauma, and they help make sure that people online can have a safe experience. being triggered is a horrible thing that can cause panic attacks, and even relapses of self harm or drugs.
“but someone else’s triggers aren’t my problem!”
that’s true, they aren’t your responsibility, however it’s good to be mindful to people and understand that trauma isn’t chosen. it’s not getting offended, it actually sets of the panic defense chemicals in ur brain
that’s true, they aren’t your responsibility, however it’s good to be mindful to people and understand that trauma isn’t chosen. it’s not getting offended, it actually sets of the panic defense chemicals in ur brain
how to tw
tw//trigger
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tw // triggerhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen">
tw tr1gg3rhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">
tw triggerhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen">
more than one trigger
tw // trigger,trigger,triggerhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">
tw // trigger , trigger , triggerhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen">
always add the spaces! otherwise it still shows up for people who have the word muted
tw//trigger
tw // trigger
tw tr1gg3r
tw trigger
more than one trigger
tw // trigger,trigger,trigger
tw // trigger , trigger , trigger
always add the spaces! otherwise it still shows up for people who have the word muted
also if someone tells u to tw something, please just do it and don’t get all pissy. respect them and next time u post something on the topic use a tw.
this is getting popular i’m glad people are learning more about this
i’d like to add this bc it’s getting some attention! https://twitter.com/entropymgc/status/1274881947127382019">https://twitter.com/entropymg...
