Some other commentators mentioned guilt. Certainly this plays a role, but for myself feeling emotionally nihilistic is unpleasant because the associated mentality strips life of meaning and is associated with a distinct absence of positive emotions.
“I’d be happier if I wasn’t in this foul mood” is the best way I’ve found to shorten the duration of foul moods (and the bad behavior associated with them.)
Some other commentators mentioned guilt. Certainly this plays a role, but for myself feeling emotionally nihilistic is unpleasant because the associated mentality strips life of meaning and is associated with a distinct absence of positive emotions.
That’s definitely true.
“I’d be happier if I wasn’t in this foul mood” is the best way I’ve found to shorten the duration of foul moods (and the bad behavior associated with them.)