25 January

"Most of what passes for mental health advice involves suppressing negative emotions and pretending to be happy for the sake of others. Those of us who refuse to play along are labelled “negative” and identified as a threat. In reality, the forced positivity and magical thinking we encounter on a daily basis is terrible for our mental health. It leads to poor decision-making, and it often results in a chronic state of fragility. The more someone engages in it, the more dependent they become on living in their bubble." Jessica WIldfire