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Podcast: Psych2Go On the GO
Episode: 12 "Harmless" Phrases That Are Actually Toxic
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When we feel low or sad, we need to feel like we can count on our loved ones for support, guidance, and love to help pick us back up. However, sometimes, words of support that may seem positive can aggravate negative feelings and emotions. Toxic positivity is a form of gaslighting that encourages us to ignore emotions, devalue problems, and impose unreasonable optimism. But...