You've won life now retire and die or whatever - Toxic Positivity

*TW/CW anxiety, self harm, panic attacks, depression, toxic relationships   Have you ever thought that maybe Debbie Downer is down for a reason? Has she ever tried to tell you that reason? Did you listen? Have you ever stopped to ask “Debbie, why so down?” or did the usual “stop being such a downer” roll right off the tongue? It’s funny! It’s helpful to just remind people that the sun came up again and the world is....the world and that happiness is state of mind- right? Not really. Today we’re talking all about Toxic Positivity and how the “good vibes only” movement has left little room for any other vibes at all. It’s a recipe for shame, guilt, self hatred and isolation for so many people- including Debbie. We hope you listen with an open mind and leave the conversation feeling like all vibes are good vibes.   FOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA- @ladiesandtangents   Videos referenced-  @Vanessa Van Edwards  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcURXP-q21M  @Cinema Therapy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTVQtsIfoo8  @Kati Morton  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Let36RIVwjg  @Dr. Allison Answers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2kAkbdS2S4   WE'RE GOING ON TOUR - https://www.ladiesandtangents.com/live-show WE’RE ON CAMEO - https://www.cameo.com/ladiesandtangents WE'RE ON PATREON - patreon.com/ladiesandtangents MERCH - https://ladiesandtangents.kingsroadmerch.com/ *NEW* SUBMIT YOUR STORIES - [email protected] FOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - @ladiesandtangents   GAZA/WEST BANK RESOURCES- https://medium.com/@scholarscoalition/for-immediate-release-u-s-4c2aecd11535 https://irusa.org/middle-east/palestine/ https://buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine/ https://www.vox.com/2015/5/14/18093732/israel-palestine-misconceptions https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52045757   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices