planetsconverse reblogged your post: Casual ableism says “think positive”

Would anyone mind expanding on this? It seems a little vague, and I’m not quite sure of its implications…

Telling someone to “think positive” is a very simplistic response if you have problems or feelings that are completely overwhelming you.  It feels dismissive.   

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    At worst, this approach can make you feel guilty because it’s clearly your fault that you can’t just get over it or...

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    Also, for those of us with chronic physical illnesses/disabilities (often in addition to chronic mental...

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    As a person with clinical depression, many people seem to think that that phrase will cure me, and offer it as an...

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