'I Hate My Job': How to Cope When You Feel This Way

Close If you hate your job, you’re not alone. According to a 2022 Gallup report on the global workplace,just 21% of employees feel engaged at work while the rest feel emotionally detached (60%) or downright miserable (19%). With the average person spending 81,396 hours of their life at work, that kind of dissatisfaction can have a ripple effect across the rest of your life. Chronic job dissatisfaction has been linked to a weakened immune system,lower self-esteem, higher rates of depression and anxiety, and increased strain in workers’ home life and personal relationships....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1265 words · Dennis Ball

'I Hate Myself': 8 Ways to Combat Self-Hatred

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesOutcomesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Outcomes Coping Close Do you often have the thought, “I hate myself”? If you are filled with feelings of self-hatred, you know how frustrating they can be. Not only does self-hatred limit what you can achieve in life, but it also worsens mental health conditions such as anxiety anddepression. In order to get over feelings of self-hatred, it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms, understand the underlying causes and triggers, realize the powerful effects it has on your life, and finally, make a plan to get over those feelings of self-hatred and develop healthy coping skills to feel better....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2747 words · Colin Price

'I Hate People:' Why You Feel This Way and What to Do

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does It Mean to Hate Someone?Reasons Why You Might Hate PeopleConsequences of Hating PeopleCoping Strategies If You Hate People Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does It Mean to Hate Someone? Reasons Why You Might Hate People Consequences of Hating People Coping Strategies If You Hate People Close It isn’t uncommon to hear people say that they hate people. Not just one person, but people in general....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2499 words · Lauren Walton

'I Need Attention:' What This Means and How to Stop Needing It

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesHow to Limit Attention-Seeking BehaviorDealing With a Person Who Needs Attention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes How to Limit Attention-Seeking Behavior Dealing With a Person Who Needs Attention Close Everyone wants attention from time to time. It’s a natural human desire to want to receive validation and praise. However,needingattention suggests that you cannot function without receivingattention and validationfrom other people....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Michelle Mcknight

'I Want to Sleep But My Body Won’t Let Me': Why Does This Happen?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStressMental Health IssuesPoor Sleep HygieneMenstrual Cycle, Menopause or PregnancyCircadian Rhythm MisalignmentWhat Should I Do If I Can’t Fall Asleep?Try Our Sleep Quiz Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stress Mental Health Issues Poor Sleep Hygiene Menstrual Cycle, Menopause or Pregnancy Circadian Rhythm Misalignment What Should I Do If I Can’t Fall Asleep? Try Our Sleep Quiz Close When you feel tired, it should theoretically be easy to fall asleep....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1808 words · Zachary Montes

'I'm a Bad Person': Why You Might Feel This Way

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining “Bad Person"Signs of a Deeper IssueWhy You May Feel This WayHow to Get HelpSteps to Feeling Better Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining “Bad Person” Signs of a Deeper Issue Why You May Feel This Way How to Get Help Steps to Feeling Better Close Many people experience regret, even whenmaking everyday decisions.Making mistakes is part of life, but sometimes these regrets can leave you wondering if you are a bad person....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2737 words · Kiara Robinson

'If You Love Something, Set It Free': Is There Truth to This Quote?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOrigins of the ProverbIs This Quote True?Why It’s Hard to Let GoWhy This Quote Is FamousWill They Return?Your Attachment Style MattersHow to Know It’s Time to Let GoHow to Let Go Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origins of the Proverb Is This Quote True? Why It’s Hard to Let Go Why This Quote Is Famous Will They Return? Your Attachment Style Matters...

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2668 words · Melissa Collins

'Is My Boyfriend Cheating?' A Relationship Coach Weighs In

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThey Don’t Address Your Concerns SeriouslyThey Accuse You Of CheatingYour Intuition Says Something Is Wrong Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents They Don’t Address Your Concerns Seriously They Accuse You Of Cheating Your Intuition Says Something Is Wrong Close If you think your boyfriend ischeating on you, it’s likely their behavior has aroused your suspicions. Maybe your partner is disengaged and spending more time alone, or they’ve started hiding their phone around you....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1198 words · Garrett Smith

'Just for Today' in Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryHow to Do JFTBenefitsTips for JFTPitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History How to Do JFT Benefits Tips for JFT Pitfalls Just for Todayin Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a set of daily reflections and meditations meant to help people with drug addiction focus on sobriety one day at a time.The program is based on the Twelve Steps ofNarcotics Anonymous, andeach day’s reflectionis centered around one of the Steps....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1247 words · Nicole Holden

'Marianismo' Culture in the Latino Community and How It Impacts Mental Health

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryThree Concepts of MarianismoHealth ImpactMachismo and MarianismoGender-Based ViolenceProtests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Three Concepts of Marianismo Health Impact Machismo and Marianismo Gender-Based Violence Protests Close History of Marianismo Although a definition of ‘Marianismo’ did not arise until the 1970s, the construct can be dated back to Colonization. When the Spanish arrived in what is now Latin America, they brought along with them their Roman Catholic beliefs, and inside their bibles and in their art, they praised a figure of what they believed to be the definition of a pure woman—The Virgin Mary....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1563 words · Brian Long

'Pure O': An Overview of Pure Obsessional OCD

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPure O vs. OCDSymptoms of Pure OGetting DiagnosedOther Types of OCDTreatment for Pure OCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pure O vs. OCD Symptoms of Pure O Getting Diagnosed Other Types of OCD Treatment for Pure O Coping Close Pure O is sometimes mistakenly seen as a “less severe” form of OCD. For those who experience symptoms of this disorder, the characteristic intrusive thoughts can be very disruptive and distressing....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2129 words · Monica Guerrero

'Should I Take Weight Loss Medications?' Here's What Physicians Say

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsManaging Changes in Energy LevelsWhat Happens to Your Social LifeShould You Tell Friends and Family?Managing OpinionsHow Others Can SupportHow to Wean Off Old Coping BehaviorsNext in GLP-1s and Mental Health GuideHow Do Weight Loss Drugs Actually Impact My Mental Health? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Managing Changes in Energy Levels What Happens to Your Social Life Should You Tell Friends and Family?...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2100 words · Sierra Swanson

'The Golden Bachelorette' Goes Deeper Than Love—And We're All Here For It

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do We Love “The Golden Bachelor” Spin-Offs So Much?Wholesome Content Reigns SupremeIt Shines Light on a Tough Universal ExperienceRepresentation Still MattersIt Puts The Value of Male Friendship Front and CenterWe’ll All Find Love in the End Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do We Love “The Golden Bachelor” Spin-Offs So Much? Wholesome Content Reigns Supreme It Shines Light on a Tough Universal Experience...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1683 words · Christina Robinson

'Time Heals All Wounds:' Is There Any Truth to This?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Time Heal All Wounds?Time’s Role In HealingWhat Can Prevent Healing?How to Promote Healing With TimeTechniques to Speed Up the Recovery Process Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Time Heal All Wounds? Time’s Role In Healing What Can Prevent Healing? How to Promote Healing With Time Techniques to Speed Up the Recovery Process Close If you’ve experienced loss, disappointment, heartbreak, or trauma, you’ve had well-meaning people say that the pain will fade with time....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1933 words · Kathleen Cervantes

'What Is the Point of Life?': Why You Might Feel This Way

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsWhy You Might Feel This WayHow It Relates to DepressionWhat Gives Life Meaning?Strategies That Can HelpHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Why You Might Feel This Way How It Relates to Depression What Gives Life Meaning? Strategies That Can Help How to Get Help Close Information in this article might be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2129 words · Aaron Marshall