Did it used to be repeated? Really?! I never knew that, oh the episodes I have missed. Gutted.
I've not watched it much the last year or so, just whenever I was in but the last few weeks I've been getting into it again.
I remember when Guppy first started. Bless. JUST GET SLEEP - that is how not to be tired mate, GOD. I swear if I tune in next week and...well we all know it's gonna happen. Where would the storyline be if he reported it?
To be honest guys - if you are going to expect a trigger warning before shows that are going to show self harm in, especially a hospital show...we should expect trigger warnings before shows where people get drunk to mask the pain, sit in a pub, drive and crash, gunshot - incase someone was in a war once and it scares them....there are only so many things that the bbc and other television networks can warn people about, in that episode you could have had warnings about the amputation of the mans fingers, if you have a mortal fear of drowning, don't watch...I am dragging this out a bit now but you get my point.
I know it can be triggering, and a shock if you aren't expecting it but that's how life is everyday. And this is a hospital programme, where people go in with cuts and grazes and limbs that have been blasted off. I don't think the lack of trigger warning is a problem to be honest.
I thought the episode was good. I don't think it warrented a warning before as it would mean every program would have to do so for drug, drinking, bullying etc etc. When you watch a hosp show you take into thought it is gonna have blood and issues that can hit home.
His mate was a bastard for what he said calling him stupid etc, But that is often the comment. Esp a bouncer. They often see themselves as tough and not the sort to do that so I guess shock for the mate.
Good ole Charlie eh! I love that guy. If only all nurses had his kindness and time etc.
stich needs his mouth stiched!
Also if a warning was to be put up it should've covered the drugs and Guppie too.
Over all I thought it was a good one. Using a 'tough guy' rather than a girl or teen. Made it more real.
I want to kiss the bottom of the ocean before I burst through its surface into the sunlight, otherwise I will always be wondering about what was left unseen at the bottom
i'm tired of chasing my dreams. i'm just gonna ask where they're going, and hook up with them later.
I never saw it but to be honest I think a trigger warning is a bit silly, you are watching a hospital program, there is going to be blood in it, going to include mental health issues etc etc, every week it is the same, one week it might be a shotgun wound, next week drugs, week after that overdose etc etc, they all have people who they can trigger but its what you expect when you watch a hospital program.
I don't mean to offend any one, but I just think if you can deal with all the other stuff that comes on then it shouldn't matter if they mention that thhere may be some triggering moments due to self harm....sorry just my opinion!
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You made up your mind to torture mine!
If you read a scar like a book, you will relise the story in which you over look
"Oh you must have to be VERY desperate to want to cut yourself!"
*shrugs*
"You've never done that have you?"
No
"You've never been so desperate that you've even thought about it have you?"
No
Um... I thought it was quite good actually. There's no saying how effective it was but at least it was an attempt at squishing silly stereotypes. I mean, the choice of person couldn't have been better. I was slightly, like, WOAH, when the guy's friend said cutting was something little girls did when they broke up with their boyfriend...but hey, it was good. [Notice he said when little girls break up with their BOYfriend. What if they broke up with their girlfriend? Heh, ok, rambling now]
So, yes (Y)
As for the whole triggering issue, I have no comment.
The only time you will find real light is when you're searching in the dark..
i watched it with my parents and my mum and dad said that too *Lizzie* i cant believe they could say such a thingy and they didnt even stop to think as i told them i was lesbian 2 weeks earlier lol
Princess Suicide
Grrrrrrrrr i hate girls in my class i wish they would all go to hell
i saw it, and dont see it as being done badly- but to be honest if anyone thought it was, what do you expect? tv shows will never handle it the way some of us might want it but its better than sticking to the usual goth self harmer isnt it?
as for the trigger warning - i have to agree with lost the tin can (think i got that right) : a warning for triggers wouldnt happen, and is perhaps a little over sentive (no offence in that, i realise saying that will have me slaughtered on this thread), cause then thered be warnings for everything just in case...
