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What is toxic positivity?

Mid-day Online

Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Mid-day Online Correspondent
Published Apr 24, 2024

Toxic positivity is all about overemphasising maintaining a positive attitude and avoiding any form of negative emotions or experiences

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It dismisses valid feelings of sadness, anger, or frustration, typically through phrases like "just think positive" or "everything happens for a reason

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Toxic positivity can make people feel like their emotions are not valid or important. It can also prevent them from seeking help

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It can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, as individuals feel their true emotional experiences are neither seen nor validated

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