The toxic positivity: if too much optimism can become harmful
By force positive thoughts, we deny our true feelings or experiences. Toxic positivity is an over -generalization of optimism and happiness in certain situations and denies impending problems or inhibits unpleasant emotions (Quintero & Long, 2019). More precisely, even if we go through difficult situations, we have to completely suppress negative emotions and force a positive attitude or positive thinking, since negative emotions are considered unacceptable or bad. If there is exaggeration and forcing in such situations, the effects can object to expectations.
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