Helping your friends through rough times and taking care of our mental health can be tricky. It's hard to find the balance. How can we know if we are helping or hurting a situation? Where does the line fall between the extremes of optimism and toxic positivity? Where's the balance? In this episode we will be discussing optimism vs toxic positivity and comparing the two. We will touch upon the importance of validation and expressing our emotions. As well as the history of emotional suppression and the importance of accepting your emotions, instead of ignoring them.