Toxic positivity refers to the act of rejecting or denying stress, negativity or negative experience that exist. Though it's tough to deal with negative emotions but it doesn't mean one should not feel them at all. People mostly recommend to think positive or react positive, no matter what the circumstances are. Such advises often prevent the individuals to feel what they actually want to feel.

 Most of the people feel ashamed or face embarrassment while expressing their true emotions due to societal expectations. However, some are scared to face negative emotions that may acknowledging them is a sign of weakness. It’s ok to not feel positive or optimistic all the time. Allow yourself to experience all emotions.

Own your feelings, acknowledge them, explore them with curiosity and accept them rather than judgement. Don't avoid sadness, anxiety or suppress negative emotions. Let your emotions come out despite of burying them deep inside and feel them fully. Being positive is good until it's not getting toxic. Learn to scrutinize your emotions, identify them. Don't let the positivity to get toxic and ruin your mental health. Hence, excess of everything is bad no matter that is positivity or negativity.



By: Faiza Rasheed

Turbat, Balochistan