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Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson

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At this point no one’s surprised to see Piers Morgan in the news, being dragged for one inappropriate comment or another. We’ve already seen him getting blasted for criticizing Daniel Craig. And criticizing is putting it softly, as Morgan went out of his way to mock James Bond himself for carrying his daughter in a baby carrier, stating that it’s ’emasculating’. And before that drama subsided he managed to slip right into another, taking a shot at David Beckham. Piers Morgan called the football star creepy for kissing his daughter, and people weren’t exactly on his side. This time the TV personality turned his head not to a single person, but to an entire group of people.

It’s no surprise that Piers Morgan is being blasted for his comments yet again

Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson

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The 53-year-old TV personality recently expressed a controversial opinion regarding mental health awareness and celebrities. He shared an article agreeing with Beverley Callard’s comments about mental illness becoming ‘fashionable’ and that famous people are promoting this idea to their fans.

Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson

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Morgan’s tweet didn’t go unnoticed as many people replied, with comments varying from complete disagreement to some defending the TV presenter to an extent. However, one person decided to be very vocal and very clear about her stance on the matter. Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner went on a tweet spree to voice what dangers such comments on mental health might present.

Sophie Turner disagreed with Morgan’s comment in a Twitter thread

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Piers, of course, replied in a ‘Piers Morgan’ way

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Sophie decided to go on and make her stance clear

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Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson

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Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson

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Turner pointed out that celebrities using their status and promoting mental health awareness to their fans is no joking matter and expressed her belief that only people unaware of the struggles that those with depression go through would make fun of it. She also encouraged fans to share their experiences and keep the dialogue regarding mental health going, adding that people who are suffering are not alone and they have support.

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Piers Morgan Blames Celebrities For Making Mental Health Issues ‘Fashionable’, Sophie Turner Teaches Him A Stark Lesson

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Of course, Piers couldn’t resist replying once more, trying to clarify his stance on the matter. Unfortunately, it seems like in his eyes only Piers Morgan can judge which people are genuinely suffering and which are just ‘shirking reponsibility for normal life challenges’.

Some people went on to agree and thank Sophie for being a voice of reason in the conversation

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However, other people had reservations regarding Sophie’s words

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As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

As a writer and image editor for Bored Panda, Giedrė crafts posts on many different topics to push them to their potential. She's also glad that her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology didn’t go to waste (although collecting dust in the attic could also be considered an achievement of aesthetic value!) Giedrė is an avid fan of cats, photography, and mysteries, and a keen observer of the Internet culture which is what she is most excited to write about. Since she's embarked on her journalistic endeavor, Giedrė has over 600 articles under her belt and hopes for twice as much (fingers crossed - half of them are about cats).

What do you think ?

anarkzie 5 years ago

F**k Piers Morgan.

34points

Monika Rhodes 5 years ago

Also he is attention seeking, racist, know- nothing hoe.

17points

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Jarno Flinkers 5 years ago

I suffer from panic-attacks and anxiety. Since there's some sort of taboo on this subject, a lot of people think it's some made up thing. Don't get me wrong, i've got plenty of support, but there are also people (relatives) who think i made this stuff up and don't want to work. (Yes, they are THAT shallow) Now for a b-celeb to speak up like this, it feels like a kick in the nuts. But the big difference between people with mental health problems and this jerk; we can change ourselves and be proud of the, sometimes little, things we accomplish, while he will forever remain a f##ktard.

23points

Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 5 years ago

Not so many years ago I believed depression was a trend, something cool to say when you were sad. Later I learned how devastating it could be for many people and started to act consecuently to people who suffered it. Your relatives may not understand u, but hope they open their eyes soon. Have a nice day and life.

4points

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diane a 5 years ago

I also suffer severe anxiety, panic attacks along with clinical depression (awaiting treatment fot PTSD). Is only recently that I have felt able to admit this even to my own brother. Am sure there are people who think I dont want to work either. Piers Morgan is the only "celebrity" actively seeking publicity.

3points

Pseudo Puppy 5 years ago

Hi Jarno, I've had panic attacks too... and I was the "go get 'em, work 100 hour weeks, work out all the time, without issue" person. Panic attacks, are NOT made up. They hit you suddenly, and often without warning (mine, ironically, happened when I was calm, and not busy). It is different for everyone. Mine felt like I was drowning on dry land, suffocating on the air I was desperately wanting to breath. It is debilitating, to say the least. Know that you are believed, that it is real... and that things CAN & DO get better. I wish you all the best in finding a healthy balance in your life again. In solidarity, I stand.

2points

5 years ago (edited)

I have mental illness and I support piers. Too many celebs and wanna be celebs are using mental illness as bragging rights. It's disgusting. Your illness doesn't make you interesting. It's a problem that will hopefully get fixed. Now shut up about it. I have severe anxiety. I try to live life like a normal person. I don't need daily reminders that I'm sick. I know that already. Stop making me a victim. I'm not a victim. #FuckYourFeelings

-1point

Emily Jones 5 years ago

There is a huge misconception and/or misunderstanding of what Mental Health and/or Mental illness truly is and celebrities have contributed to this. True mental illnesses are caused by chemical, medical, biological, and/or genetic reasons. Anxiety, for example, is NOT a mental illness. Mental Health refers to our moods, thoughts, and actions ie. behavior – anything to do with our thinking and acting. The term, Mental Disorder, refers to a wide range of behaviors that can affect a 'normal' lifestyle. Believing that an anxiety disorder is a serious mental illness that we have contracted or inherited, and as something we have to live with and can only ‘manage,’ places us into a victim position, when we should really be in a position of authority, power, and control ... if you believe anxiety is a behavior you can work at changing, that realization alone can bring hope, which can alleviate a great deal of unnecessary anxiety and feelings of being depressed

-1point

Han 5 years ago

It's actually called normalising, not fashion. The isolation often felt alongside maladaptive symptoms can be decreased if others speak about similar experiences. Famous or not, stigma is prevalent and does impact those who suffer. I don't believe many people fake having mental conditions, and those who do are also unwell.

12points

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anarkzie 5 years ago

F**k Piers Morgan.

34points

Monika Rhodes 5 years ago

Also he is attention seeking, racist, know- nothing hoe.

17points

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Jarno Flinkers 5 years ago

I suffer from panic-attacks and anxiety. Since there's some sort of taboo on this subject, a lot of people think it's some made up thing. Don't get me wrong, i've got plenty of support, but there are also people (relatives) who think i made this stuff up and don't want to work. (Yes, they are THAT shallow) Now for a b-celeb to speak up like this, it feels like a kick in the nuts. But the big difference between people with mental health problems and this jerk; we can change ourselves and be proud of the, sometimes little, things we accomplish, while he will forever remain a f##ktard.

23points

Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 5 years ago

Not so many years ago I believed depression was a trend, something cool to say when you were sad. Later I learned how devastating it could be for many people and started to act consecuently to people who suffered it. Your relatives may not understand u, but hope they open their eyes soon. Have a nice day and life.

4points

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diane a 5 years ago

I also suffer severe anxiety, panic attacks along with clinical depression (awaiting treatment fot PTSD). Is only recently that I have felt able to admit this even to my own brother. Am sure there are people who think I dont want to work either. Piers Morgan is the only "celebrity" actively seeking publicity.

3points

Pseudo Puppy 5 years ago

Hi Jarno, I've had panic attacks too... and I was the "go get 'em, work 100 hour weeks, work out all the time, without issue" person. Panic attacks, are NOT made up. They hit you suddenly, and often without warning (mine, ironically, happened when I was calm, and not busy). It is different for everyone. Mine felt like I was drowning on dry land, suffocating on the air I was desperately wanting to breath. It is debilitating, to say the least. Know that you are believed, that it is real... and that things CAN & DO get better. I wish you all the best in finding a healthy balance in your life again. In solidarity, I stand.

2points

5 years ago (edited)

I have mental illness and I support piers. Too many celebs and wanna be celebs are using mental illness as bragging rights. It's disgusting. Your illness doesn't make you interesting. It's a problem that will hopefully get fixed. Now shut up about it. I have severe anxiety. I try to live life like a normal person. I don't need daily reminders that I'm sick. I know that already. Stop making me a victim. I'm not a victim. #FuckYourFeelings

-1point

Emily Jones 5 years ago

There is a huge misconception and/or misunderstanding of what Mental Health and/or Mental illness truly is and celebrities have contributed to this. True mental illnesses are caused by chemical, medical, biological, and/or genetic reasons. Anxiety, for example, is NOT a mental illness. Mental Health refers to our moods, thoughts, and actions ie. behavior – anything to do with our thinking and acting. The term, Mental Disorder, refers to a wide range of behaviors that can affect a 'normal' lifestyle. Believing that an anxiety disorder is a serious mental illness that we have contracted or inherited, and as something we have to live with and can only ‘manage,’ places us into a victim position, when we should really be in a position of authority, power, and control ... if you believe anxiety is a behavior you can work at changing, that realization alone can bring hope, which can alleviate a great deal of unnecessary anxiety and feelings of being depressed

-1point

Han 5 years ago

It's actually called normalising, not fashion. The isolation often felt alongside maladaptive symptoms can be decreased if others speak about similar experiences. Famous or not, stigma is prevalent and does impact those who suffer. I don't believe many people fake having mental conditions, and those who do are also unwell.

12points

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