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IAN MCMAHON, SCUNTHORPE <\/p>\n\n

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Toxic positivity comes from the belief that, despite an individual\u2019s emotional pain or challenging situation, they should still adopt a positive outlook. It denies, invalidates and delegitimises emotions that aren\u2019t \u2018happy\u2019 and includes phrases such as \u201cturn that frown upside down\u201d, \u201cit could be worse\u201d or, a social media favourite, \u201cgood vibes only\u201d. <\/p>\n\n

Studies have shown that suppressing feelings can lead to increased stress, anxiety and depression in the long run. More effective is trying not to label emotions as \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018bad\u2019, instead recognising that it\u2019s okay to feel sad, angry or frustrated, and remembering that emotions will eventually pass. <\/p>\n\n

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