Why Do I Feel This Way? Unmotivated, Irritable and Not Like Myself

by June 8, 2015
Why Do I Feel This Way? Unmotivated, Irritable and Not Like Myself

It was just one of those days. The rain was coming down steadily. The clouds made the house darker than normal and I could feel the stagnant air floating in the space around me. If I could cut through the air and open up a bubble of fresh air, maybe I could find relief. I take a deep breath in and exhale heavily. Maybe a few deep breathing exericises will get the happy cells in my brain to wake up. In a few short hours the day will be past and maybe tomorrow will be brighter.

Do you ever have those days when you just feel blah? I mean, nothing is really wrong, but nothing is really right either. There are plenty of things that need to be done, but none of it looks appealing. Actually the tasks that need to be conquered seem like mountains that are too high to climb amidst the thick haze.

I fumble through the day lashing out at the people closest to me. I don’t want to feel irritable, but for some reason I can’t snap out of the funk. Foggy, gray days are epic for igniting this feeling in me. Oh how I wish I was a nicer person on these hazy days.

Sometimes, even when things are fine, I don’t feel fine. I don’t know about you, but there are days that I cry for no good reason. I even feel like being ugly and mean to the people in my house that I love with all my heart. Once in a while I even lash out to my handsome sparkly blue-eyed prince charming. Unbelievable, I know. How could I be mean to such a hunk? It’s terrible.

I make a mess of perfectly normal days.

If you are feeling a little less than joyful today, take a deep breath. You are not alone. We all have those days. Although most of my friend’s Facebook pictures portray happy, smiling people, I know that after the camera snapped, mama could have snapped too. We all snap. We are human. If you feel a little snappy today here’s how to refocus and regroup.

1. Breathe and know you are not alone.

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

2. Smile (even if you don’t feel like it).

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 43:5

3. Breath again. Deep. And again. Now Smile. Irritated at me yet?

In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Psalm 71:1

4. Get alone and lock the door if you have to. Ask God to help you to make the best of the rest of the day.

Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. Psalm 61:1

5. Tell yourself to be nice.

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

No one wants to be around a cranky lady. Lighten up. Even if you have a good reason for how you feel, do not take it out on the people closest to you. Be nice and smile. You never know who is feeling a little less than their best today too. It might even be someone else in your house. They might need a hug and a smile.

If you start to feel irritated repeat steps one through five again.

And now, if you can relate, COMMENT, LIKE and SHARE so I will know I am not the only crazy lady breathing, smiling and praying.

Love & Blessings,

Micah

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  1. Yes, the dark dreary weather sometimes has the same effect on my mood. Give me a cloudy, cold day and the right (or wrong..) week of the month and I’m counting the hours until bedtime. It’s awful! Your openness and reliance on scripture during a short lived storm cloud is warmly welcomed, Mikah!

    1. Dina, that day of the month definitely plays into it doesn’t it. I constantly have to refocus. I miss you already! Hoping for a week with no blah days all week!! Love ya!

  2. I understand this feeling. Being a working mom, I never have time to accomplish my tasks at home and this turns my day from sunshine to cloudy instantly. At that moment it is everyone’s fault. There are days I don’t feel like going to work.

    1. Feelings are so overwhelming sometimes. I’m
      so thankful for new mercy every day! I hope today is a great day for you, Christina!

  3. We all have our days. It’s not fun. But thankfully they don’t last. Keep being grateful. I try to be thankful for whats around me. It helps to break up that cloud. Take care!

    1. Debbie, I love that! We have so much to be thankful for! Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts!

  4. Those days that are just not my best seemed to be more regular once my youngest arrived… of course I was super tired, and not getting enough sleep… but you’re right, those steps, though they may seem contrite, are so powerful. And no one wanted me to be grouchy all the time, especially me!

    Thanks for your insight!

    Marissa
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    1. Marissa, a lack of sleep always gets me too. Sometimes we just need a nap. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts! Have a great day!

  5. Micah you are so encouraging. I know too well those kind of days. They are not easy but knowing God is with me is a great comfort. Thank you.

  6. Oh Gosh, remembering to breath is a huge one for me! Why is that so hard? Thank you for your reminders!

    1. Kaylie! I get it! Trust me. I’ve been so uptight at times I had to seriously think of letting my shoulders relax. Now, deep breaths :). And one more time. Breathing with you sister! Love & blessings!

  7. I can so relate. And I have been known to do #4. When my children were young & they saw me heading to my bedroom, they would beg me not to go. They knew it meant I was at my end & going to have a good cry. They would have preferred I just yell at them but I was not a yeller :) Wonderful suggestions for us all to remember. And today, I am grateful to be out of my room!!! Blessings!

    1. Joanne! Congrats on breaking out of the room! A wonderful season of life from what I hear! It’s always such an encouragement to hear from someone who gets it! Thank you for encouraging us today!!

  8. I had one of these days yesterday! It was a gloomy day, trying to rain yet the clouds above wouldn’t seem to open up. I had a long list of things I wanted to do, but most of them didn’t get done. Thanks for the encouragement to tread through my next bad day and put a smile on my face!

  9. I so know these days, Micah – sometimes they just settle in like a fog and if I’m not careful I can marinate in it. Such great practical advice to not just settle into that grumpy, no good place but to be purposeful in moving past it – being intentional to breathe in God and get out of the funk! #testimonytuesday

  10. I have so felt like this, Micah!! I’d add that sometimes there are physical reasons too. I remember when I was in my early 40’s and my kids asked me who I was always mad at. Me, mad??? LOL It turned out to be a combination of anxiety and perimenopause symptoms and several visits to the doc and I started to turn a corner. Lately it’s been the result of letting my life and schedule get out of kilter and take time away from the Lord. So I’m working to get it back on balance. Great post, friend!!

    1. Oh Holly I definitely agree. Our hormones can play such games in our minds and emotions. And yes when my schedule is crazy, I get crazy. Working on it here too! Thanks for your transparency, Holly! Thanks so much for reading and encouraging me!!

  11. Oh, I know these days. Great advice to get alone with God. Sometimes he is the only one who can reach deep down into those painful places! Cheering you from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.

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