Some days, you wake up feeling generous toward humanity. Other days, a single phone notification makes you want to move to a lighthouse and communicate only by foghorn.
That “I hate everyone” feeling almost always has a cause. It’s rarely deep. It’s usually your body running on fumes and your brain taking it out on whoever breathes near you.
Here are 6 things that trigger the “I hate everyone” feeling.
1. Hunger and the sudden loss of patience
You’re “fine,” then all of a sudden, you’re raging over the way someone is chewing. Low blood glucose can present as irritability and confusion, according to the NIDDK, which explains why a snack can feel like a delicious lifeline.
2. Sleep loss that makes everything annoying
When you’re running on too little sleep, your brain treats minor annoyances like direct attacks. CDC guidance on sleep loss notes mood and communication take hits, including irritability and a more negative view of situations. Basically, everything sucks when you’re sleep-deprived.
3. Sensory overload
Too much noise, too many smells, too many lights, too many people existing at once. Your nervous system starts throwing up flags, and the grocery store can feel like an absolute nightmare.
This is why “tiny inconveniences” feel very overwhelming in crowded, bright, or nonstop environments. You’re not a bad person; you’ve just reached your limits.
4. Overstimulation from screens and constant pings
A day of nonstop emails, doomscrolling, and app alerts can leave you feeling burned out. Everything feels urgent, even when it’s a meme, and your brain never gets a real off-switch.
By the time someone asks you a normal question, you’re already over capacity. You respond like they just interrupted a very delicate operation.
5. PMS, aka emotional short temper season
If PMS turns you into someone who wants to fight a lamp, you’re in very crowded company. ACOG lists irritability and mood swings as common PMS symptoms, along with changes in appetite and sleep. Worst monthly subscription ever.
6. Alcohol rebound
You had drinks, you “had fun,” and then the next day arrives with painful consequences and zero tolerance for anyone. NIAAA lists hangover symptoms that include anxiety and irritability, plus sensitivity to light and sound, which is a brutal combo when you already feel fragile.
You can’t reason your way out of a body that’s running on empty. If you notice yourself feeling completely irritated by everyone around you, ask yourself: Do I need a little snack?
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