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If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Why Do I Feel Like Nothing Makes Me Happy? Tara Moore / Getty Images There are a lot of different reasons why you might feel like nothing makes you happy. These conditions can make you feel numb or like you feel nothing at all. Certain life situations and circumstances can also make you feel like nothing makes you happy....

Just like our minds, our bodies are pretty inescapable. These feelings are normal and tend to come and go throughout life. There comes a point, though, when you may be focusing too much on hating your body. The difference lies in the degree and severity of these behaviors. Research suggests that feeling dissatisfied with your body can lead to a range of negative mental health outcomes. This is a major sign that your hatred for your body is taking a toll on your mental health....

PixelsEffect / Getty Images Not everyone feels a close connection to their families. In some cases, people may even find themselves thinking, “I hate my family.” So what should you do if you hate your family? PixelsEffect / Getty Images Finding ways to better understand the causes of such feelings can help you better cope with the situation. Click below to listen now. Poor Attachments Attachment stylestypically fall into one of four types....

If you hate your job, youre not alone. Is It Normal to Absolutely Hate Your Job? As the Gallup report mentioned earlier shows, it is definitely normal to hate your job. PeopleImages/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Is It OK to Quit a Job You Hate? It absolutely is ok to quit a job you hate, no matter what your reasons are. This really depends on your circumstances. No matter how hopeless it might seem right now, its always worth planning your exit....

Verywell / Laura Porter 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. Below are some possible causes to consider. Verywell / Laura Porter It’s important to remember that not everyone who experiences self-hatred will have had the same life experiences. There is no singular path that leads to thinking, “I hate myself.” Consider your unique circumstances and what might have brought you to this point....

Not just one person, but people in general. The reality is that no one likes every single person theyve met. Most people can probably name a few people that they dont particularly like. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Hate is also anintense emotionthat can take a toll on your health. What Does It Mean to Hate Someone? It is sometimes described as the opposite of love. But true hatred is acquired through experience....

JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images 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. JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images Because of this need, you might exhibitattention-seeking behaviorsto get the attention you crave. It can also be a sign of an underlying mental health condition....

When you feel tired, it should theoretically be easy to fall asleep. Unfortunately, thats not always the case. Wanting to sleep but being unable to can happen for many reasons. FreshSplash / Getty Images Stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle factors can all disrupt your body’s natural sleep cycle. Here are some of the most common reasons for difficulty falling asleep. When youre stressed, your body releases excessive amounts ofcortisol....

However, for some people, wondering, “Am I a bad person?” Click below to listen now. There is no single, simple definition for what it means to be a “bad person.” Kilito Chan / Getty Images One person might define it as someone who engages inharmful or destructive behaviors. Labeling yourself as ‘bad’ is often a judgment that stems from your value system. Here are a few signs that you might need to evaluate your actions further....

And will return to you? Quotescan sometimes be a great source of wisdom and meaning-making when we are looking for perspective. But how true is this quote? Delmaine Donson / Getty Images The idea behind the saying is to trust the universe’s plan for you. In other words, it will return if it was meant for you. That doesn’t mean letting go isn’t hard. We become attached to the people in our lives, and permitting them to fly can be scary....

Maybe your partner is disengaged and spending more time alone, or theyve started hiding their phone around you. Something that would violate your trust and mean everything wrong and terrible? I’ve written about being cheated onand the pain of being blindsided by my ex. Mauro Grigollo / Stocksy While the betrayal was terrible, the pain became a learning opportunity. I learnedhow to trust my instinctsand used that pain to help other people....

Each day’s reading begins with a quote followed by abrief meditationor reflection. The readings are meant to be short and sweet so they can easily be incorporated into a busy day. Just for Today is also known as JFT, and can be practiced through NA meetings around the world. Halfpoint Images / Getty Images The goal was to create a set of daily readings specifically geared toward those in recovery from addiction....

She fully committed herself to the Catholic God and even bore his son. She was a woman of great dedication to her spirituality and became a deeply loving mother. This figure of Catholic history is where Marianismo comes from. Verywell / Alison Czinkota She, Mary, is the great expectation for women in Marianismo. Plaque like this could lead to cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. In other words, men are taught to be powerful figures in society and in their homes....