The Problem of Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity means invalidating the negative emotions of others. In this episode, Dr. Majeres and Sharif discuss how to engage negative emotions - in ourselves and others - in a constructive way, by being understanding and encouraging, rather than positively toxic.
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[@uk7769]

Thank you for bringing this topic forward. It is a very tricky form of gaslighting in specific contexts. At best It is denial of reality. At its worst it becomes malignant positivity with serious horrific tragic consequences.

[@galaxy98765]

Thank you so much for your comment. You are exactly right. You hit the nail on the head, as we say.
I have a niece who is really into toxic positivity. She also becomes abusive and nasty, and accusatory, if I don't want to think like she does. For my own sanity, I had to get her out of my life, which I did just yesterday. I'm starting to feel at peace already.

[@JenE3377]

Take a teaspoon of cement and toughen up was helpful humour in some "settings".😊

[@lurkzie]

I know people who use humour as a coping mechanism to avoid having to deal with negative feels...would this be classed as toxic positivity?

[@creativechristiancontent]

I think it’s masking