What is toxic positivity?
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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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Toxic positivity eventually breeds burnout as we exhaust our ability to find excuses to stay upbeat
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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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