Along with depression it could be another vector. Though neurodivergence isn't an illness in of itself, it can lead to misunderstanding, this sort of prejudice based isolation and illness. Expectation of positivity and the belief that not conforming to a positive outlook is infectious isn't healthy.
We agree on this point. I'm just beyond tired of people referring to negativity and cynicism as a disease in and of itself. No matter what the (NB: soft) science community says, emotions and personal views are valid. Cynicism is as valid as optimism.
Very true. But there is a plentiful supply of very depressed people. All with good reason. People going missing and not coming back alive. Saying, "don't hang around them or you might catch perfectly valid misery" is not great advice.
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