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Is Being Offended A State Of Mind?

Is Being Offended A State of Mind?

What really does it mean when a person says, "I'm offended..."?

Mind State Offended Is

I think many people read things or hear things and think "well, I should be offended by this, so I'm going to say 'I'm offended'"

I looked up the definition of the word offended and come to the conclusion that it's just a lazy way for people to sum up what they feel, and why. Instead of saying "That hurts my feelings because..." or "That makes me angry because..." they just say "That offends me.'"

I don't remember ever using the word "offended" in my life. What do I have to be offended about? Nothing. I'm not ashamed of who I am, where I come from, my beliefs, or anything. Words shouldn't have the power to offend. Even if someone said to me "Your just a low-class, harebrained, white trash female dog" I wouldn't say "That offends me!"

Now say if someone pinched my rear end, THAT would offend me, but I still wouldn't turn around and say "That offends me!" I would turn around and kick them in a location that would "offend" them!

Is Being Offended A State Of Mind? Health & Special Psychology

I would have to say that psychologically speaking, being "offended" is definitely not a physiological state of being. I'm sure there are physiological states that correspond with being offended, such as a higher pulse rate or an increase in basal temperature from the state of agitation, but ultimately it is a psychological response to some form of stimuli.

That would definitely explain why some people are "offended" at things that others are not. I, personally have a lower tolerance for "offense" than others my age because I do not agree with the objectification of women where others seem to have no problem with it. That is just one example.

Mind State Offended Is

Being offended is a state of mind because it is the state of taking everything personally and a way of viewing things. I consider it an offshoot of the victim mentality in which you have been personally wronged, so you are upset or offended by it. Obviously there are some things that you should be offended about, but in a place like here, being offended shows the inability to separate discussion from a personal attack. I can attack your beliefs, but not you personally. If you are not being attacked personally, then perhaps you shouldn't be upset.

Mind State Offended Is

People who are constantly "offended" for something that people say or do to them and who you need to be walking on egg shells constantly because of this, are nothing but emotional manipulators or so called "Attention Seekers". The real problem is never about what other have said, but it is about them and how they feel about themselves. They crave for attention and they manipulate people for it because they know there will always be someone who (with the best intentions) would talk to them and feel sorry for them. So answering the question, I think it is definitely a state of mind. In some serious cases, I would say it is a serious psychological issue that should be treated.

Is Being Offended A State Of Mind?

Not just a state of mind but also a political stance for attention seekers. Those who publicly, loudly, and continually use the mass media to proclaim how offended they are about racism, discrimination, and a continuous list of other issues are playing political games to manipulate their constituency.

I do believe that there are instances when we should be upset about circumstances, and if so we need to use those emotions to change those circumstances if we can. But being offended is just a mind game, in my opinion.

Is Offended State Mind

I had not considered that faucet of this discussion. Using being offended as a platform continuously does and would indeed become a simple tool of getting attention either for yourself or your cause. So then it is a state of mind in that case, just for a different reason.

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Comments: On being offended it is a choice, and I am never offended because I am mature. Immaturity and not taking responsibility for yourself lets you blame others for your hurt feelings. No one is offended except by choosing to be. People who are always offended have difficulty in their relationships, and smart people don't have around and waste their time.