Discussion Comment something that would be considered as toxic positivity

[sourcreamonion]

"Only losers give up!"

"Don't think about negative thoughts."

"Only positive thoughts!"

 

[Good4Nothing]

"Only users lose drugs."

 

[maru.]

"Some people have it so much worse than you!"

"Look on the brightside, things could be worse."

"You have it so easy! What are you complaining about?"

 

[Tragoedia Vitae]

"You're so smart and talented, you have absolutely nothing to worry about!"

"There's always someone who cares about you and loves you!" *sappy smiley face*

"Why are you in so much pain? You have so much to live for!"

 

[puppy9]

"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem."

"I'll pray for you."

"If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything."

"Man up."

"Be positive."

 

[AnxietyAttack44]

"Only weak people commit suicide."
"Just be happy."
"You're too young to be in pain."

 

[Chiyuki99]

"At least you weren't born in Africa"

 

[Deleted member 19276]

"You will go to Hell for that!"

 

[woxihuanni]

"You have to do things for yourself."

Nope, I am totally free to want to do things that involve and matter to other human beings. It's because I'm not a shark, I'm a primate.

 

[lostangel]

''nobody cares, work harder''

Just telling the other person their feelings aren't valid enough for anyone to care.

 

[Iwanttooffmyself]

"Nothing in life comes easy".

Is there any reason beyond empty platitudes why I shouldn't kill myself?

 

[WitheringAway]

"Get it together"
"God will take away ur blessings if you're not grateful"
"Say alhamdulilah other people have it worse"

 

[ocd is bad]

"It gets better"

no

 

[sourcreamonion]

"Get it together"
"God will take away ur blessings if you're not grateful"
"Say alhamdulilah other people have it worse"

I can't stand it when someone inserts religion into personal emotions.

 

[next-season .?]

at least u can walk

 

[ArtsyDrawer]

Any "armless legless Timmy" argument.

Example: "You think YOU have it bad? Look at Stephen Hawkins! He's trapped in his wheelchair, can't even blink, but he still doesn't want to die! What are you complaining about?"

I have in fact been compared to Stephen Hawkins once.

 

[Soul]

"At least you weren't born in Africa"

Hey! I *was* born in Africa! Now what?!

"Every mother loves her children."

 

[Deleted member 17331]

"This is a lack of god"
"The church will save you"

 

[Sprite_Geist]

When someone claims to be "nice" and preaches about kindness on social media; when in reality they roll their eyes at the suffering of others.

 

[Marctic]

"Suicide does not end the pain. It just passes it on to someone else"

 

[AnxietyAttack44]

"hang in there!"
After failed hanging attempt

 

[Sinai Silence]

"It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem."

"It gets better."

"You should be grateful for what you have."

 

[Poptart]

Any of the "GOOD VIBES" shit influencers push.

 

[catscradle]

God has a plan for you!!!!

 

[limpingtowardfreedom]

"Fracking is good for the economy!"

"There are too many restrictions on the great lakes, it's good we loosened them up."

"Nuclear is clean energy, pay no attention to the lack of long term storage plans."

"The EPA needs more lobbyists, not less."

 

[Sensei]

I still dislike this golden oldie the most: "Cheer up!" Now, why didn't I think of that?