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Toxic positivity — when happiness becomes harmful

All In The Mind

CHAPTER

The Value of Negative Emotions

This chapter explores the evolutionary value of negative emotions and how they provide essential information about threats and problems. It discusses society's emphasis on positive emotions and the suppression of negative emotions, leading to toxic positivity. The chapter also highlights personal experiences and the importance of allowing oneself to experience negative emotions, especially during times of suffering and grief.

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