https://insightspsychology.org/the-dark-side-of-toxic-positivity/
Examples of Toxic Positivity:
Telling someone who is grieving, “Everything happens for a reason.”
Advising a friend going through a tough time to “look on the bright side.”
Posting on social media with hashtags like #NoNegativity or #StayPositive in the context of serious challenges.
Shaming someone for expressing sadness, fear, or anger by saying, “You’re bringing down the vibe.”
While these phrases are often well-intentioned, they can invalidate the recipient’s feelings and prevent meaningful emotional processing.