Toxic positivity... Wait, what?
By Fae Maverick
@Fa_Maverick (9491)
Australia
May 16, 2020 8:03am CST
Okay, so this is a new term for me. I came across it a few weeks ago.
Toxic positivity... I was wondering how can positivity be toxic? Then I thought about it maybe it is when people say you're really good at something when you just really aren't. Like Emma on X-factor. I remember that cringe-worthy aftermath with her parents. Granted Simon is a jerk 
. Link to video of Emma: (00.00-4.06)
Or maybe it is when someone just tells you to be happy when you just aren't and you are seriously struggling.
Then I looked it up there were examples "Failure is not an option", "Everything will work out in the end" and "Positive vibes only" I have encountered people like that. A guy I was talking to was like that and it was not pleasant at all...
. Link to video of Emma: (00.00-4.06)
Or maybe it is when someone just tells you to be happy when you just aren't and you are seriously struggling.
Then I looked it up there were examples "Failure is not an option", "Everything will work out in the end" and "Positive vibes only" I have encountered people like that. A guy I was talking to was like that and it was not pleasant at all...
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 May 20
Damn it Peanut, I am full of nothing but positive vibes. And now your'e telling me it's toxic. Way to ruin my day. lol
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 May 20
@Fa_Maverick My life would be utopian bliss if it wasn't for you bringing me back down to earth. Thanks for keeping me stay grounded in reality.
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@Fa_Maverick (9491)
• Australia
16 May 20
@moffittjc see I keep you from floating away into the endless unforgiving void of the vacuum of space. You're welcome. That's my capricorn side coming out
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@Fa_Maverick (9491)
• Australia
16 May 20
I am bringing the pain today. Totally savage. You're welcome. Remember your life would be boring without me 
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
16 May 20
Staying positive is not always easy. Especially if you're having it really bad and somebody will tell you to stay positive.
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@Fa_Maverick (9491)
• Australia
16 May 20
And it is frustrating when you reach out for help and they're just like "JuSt Be PoSiTiVe" if I reach out for help its because I am trying but I can't do it on my own like talk to me don't just invalidate me by telling me to just be happy or something
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 May 20
It is all about the mind set. =) We can be what we choose to focus on in life.
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@Fa_Maverick (9491)
• Australia
16 May 20
People with depression don't necessarily have a negative mind set all the time though... And it can be seriously inconsiderate if someone says "I am depressed and can't get out of this horrific draining loop help me." and then the other person is like "oh just stay positive."
