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The Arrival Fallacy: The Trap of the Dopamine Crash

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 27, 2026 always be positive, avoiding emotions, boundaries, burn out, burnout, counseling, mindfulness, personal growth, psychotherapy, wellness0 comments
The Arrival Fallacy: The Trap of the Dopamine Crash! The Arrival Fallacy, according to Malcomson (2025), describes a phenomenon where one anticipates immense happiness once a set objective is completed, only to find a sliver of joy before moving on to the next goal. Yet joy and celebrations are often all too fleeting. After achieving a major milestone, the...
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Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of “Always Be Positive”

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghSeptember 12, 2023 always be positive, fake happiness, forced happiness, good vibes only, toxic positivity0 comments
In a world that often seems relentless and challenging, the mantra of “always be positive” has become a resounding echo in our ears. We’re bombarded with motivational quotes and social media posts exhorting us to “look on the bright side” and “stay positive.” Positivity, in and of itself, is a valuable trait, but when taken to extremes, it...
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