I was recently texting with a friend when he paused for a moment before writing back: Him: “Full disclosure here. I’m having a biopsy next week for a growth on my bladder.” Me: “Thanks for telling me.

“Good vibes only.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Just think positive.” And let’s not forget the infamous, “Live, laugh, love!” Scroll through your Instagram feed or browse through the tote bags, ...

Sometimes, in our quest to stay upbeat, we forget that life is a mix of highs and lows. We might unintentionally drown out genuine emotions with an unyielding stream of cheer. Here are 15 signs that ...

Despite what you've seen and read on the 'Gram, not all vibes are good vibes. But that kind of statement is an easy example of toxic positivity phrases. "Toxic positivity is the belief that thinking, ...

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. I had no idea what this meant for the longest time. It sounded negative.

Sometimes it seems like we are a culture addicted to happiness. Social media news feeds are filled with #GoodVibesOnly tweets, self-help books brainwash us to the power of limitless optimism, and good ...

Historically, talk of mental health in the public forum has been suppressed. Not anymore. For a topic society has long encouraged people to open up about — while simultaneously subduing it – mental ...

Feeling pressure to plaster on a smile when you’re actually falling apart inside? You’re not alone. While we’re constantly bombarded with messages about positive thinking and good vibes only, there’s ...

The truth is I stagger back and forth between the two camps — tell it like it is or walking on sunshine. It depends on the day, my treatment regimen, the lab or scan results, the losses and the gains.

Key points “Toxic positivity” is not a toxic level of authentic positive emotions. It is emotional avoidance and invalidation. Authentic positivity never denies reality. You can acknowledge your very ...