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Scenario

When toxic positivity makes chronic illness harder to bear

I have a chronic illness and I'm tired of people telling me to stay positive when some days I just need to feel angry and sad.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The social demand for perpetual optimism denies the legitimate grief process that accompanies loss of physical capacity and life expectations.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with ACT — acceptance and commitment?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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