This is a comment section abt how the Irish language talks abt emotions you said “language shapes how we think so its possible” I understand this to mean the English language shapes how I am feeling am I wrong? If it is a negligible effect why mention it? Language isn’t the cause of pretty any of my emotions so what’s the point in the speculation of an negligible effect?

But if it shapes how I think subconsciously it would’ve had an effect.

Edit: if you think the effect is negligible why mention it without adding that?

Refer to my other comments on this post abt my depression and anxiety. Tldr language isn’t the cause

I doubt it. I’m not depressed because I use the language “I am sad/depressed/” its uncontrollable environmental factors. I imagine its similar for anyone with lasting similar conditions like anxiety etc

But like my depression isn’t caused by thinking “I am depressed” is my identity itscauseed by uncontrollable environmental factors. It sounds good for normal people but it won’t help the people its meant to. If you think you can fix my sadness because of my experience w discrimination in pretty much every part of my life by js changing the way I identify with sadness go ahead but like good luck is all I’m saying.

I always took that to mean until u achieve inner peace u cannot effectively grow that close to someone without hurting them. If ur together for long enough ull end up sharing a few traits negative included.

Edit:obvs I don’t think inner peace is like getting rid of negative traits entirely but if u truly love and accept yourself then u will accept ur negative traits too and thus ull be less harmful if someone grows that close

I doubt it. People don’t mention when they’re young (except in some specific cases like this). Young people can’t compare things to a time they didn’t live so only older people mention their age usually. I’m 17 rn been on the fediverse since 16 or maybe 15 I don’t really remember.

Edit: I personally feel actively discouraged from mentioning my age (even irl i look older) not cause of safety or anything but I js feel like I’ll be treated differently when people know I’m younger. Its happened quite often to me both IRL and online where I’ll notice a distinct shift in tone after they know how young I am