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“The consensus, based on 17 studies using a range of media, including literature passages, photographs, and film clips: Trigger warnings do not alleviate emotional distress. They do not significantly reduce negative affect or minimize intrusive thoughts, two hallmarks of PTSD. Notably, these findings hold for individuals with and without a history of trauma,” the Chronicle reported.
a reply to: burdman30ott6
Not only that, but those same wilting flowers have developed an attack plan to throw against those who have risen to life's challenges and succeeded on their own merits and hard work: privilege
Instead of celebrating accomplishments and striving to work towards them, it's easier to dismiss the accomplishments of others and whine until someone pities you and gives you free crap because you exist.
originally posted by: MDDoxs
a reply to: bigfatfurrytexan
The amount of effort our society puts into minimizing stress, eliminating challenge or trying to not offend anyone has really had a detrimental effect on the younger generations. People are woefully unprepared for life's challenges... the stress, the disappointment etc. And, when faced with a situation that could induce stress or be a trigger, they act completely irrationally.
Conversely, there are definitely some who have legitimate PTSD and need to be cautious on potential stimulus that can have them relapse. This is definitely not the majority.
In the context of this article, that we see Conservatism treated like actual Nazism on college campuses makes sense. No one has PTSD from conservative viewpoints. The need to protect oneself from a viewpoint divergent to your own speaks purely to the misuse of a concept to silence a viewpoint...while somehow gaslighting yourself into believing you are a victim.