Why do I snap so easily?

It could be something as simple as being hungry or tired. Or, maybe something recently happened in your life that has you feeling scared, angry, or stressed out. Mental health struggles can also make you irritable, so if you haven't taken one of our mental health test yet, try that.

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You’re on edge. Someone says something that bugs you, and before you know it, you’ve said something you regret. We all do it every now and then. But sometimes it feels like you’re snapping at everyone, over things that normally wouldn’t even bother you. You try to stop but it just keeps happening.

It sucks to feel out of control. Snapping at people pushes them away and makes you feel like a jerk. If you find yourself stuck in a black hole of negativity, what can you do?

Take a step back

First, try to take a step back from the situation. Going to another room, removing yourself from a conversation, or going on a walk are all great ways to put some distance between you and the person you’re tempted to snap at. There are also ways to “take a step back” without going anywhere at all. Try taking deep breaths or counting to ten slowly in your head (seriously—it may sound cheesy, but it works!). Check out the DIY tools and treatment resources on this site for more coping methods.

Think about what’s really bothering you

Once you’ve taken a step back, try to identify the feeling that’s putting you on edge. It could be something as simple as being hungry or tired. Or, maybe something recently happened in your life that has you feeling scared, angry, or stressed out. Mental health struggles can also make you irritable, so if you haven’t taken one of our mental health test yet, try that. If mental illness is involved, it may be hard to stop without treating the illness, so try to learn more about how mental illness works and what you can do about it. Some mental health conditions that commonly involve lots of anger include ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.

Talk to someone

When you feel like snapping at someone, it might help to tell them how you’re feeling. Try saying something like, “I’m just feeling really agitated right now. It has nothing to do with you.” Most people will probably understand, and they’ll be relieved that it’s not personal. If they’re a close friend or family member, you might have a longer conversation about why you’re acting this way. Often those closest to us are the ones we lash out at the most, because we feel comfortable expressing our feelings around them. Talking it out may help prevent resentment between you. They may even be able to help you explore what’s going on in your life that has you in such an irritable mood. Was this helpful? (Required) Yes No Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Did this article help you feel more hopeful about your mental health? (Required) Yes No Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Did this article help you feel more confident in managing your mental health? (Required) Yes No Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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What does Matthew 8 1 4 teach us?

This miracle teaches Christians that God is concerned about them and will reach out and touch them in times of need. It also reminds Christians that they themselves should be willing to reach out and care for all of those who are shunned by society or are outcasts today.

bbc.co.uk - A leprosy sufferer (Matthew 8: 1–4) - Jesus the miracle worker - BBC

Leprosy was a common skin condition at the time of Jesus. People thought that it was a contagious disease, and this led to leprosy sufferers being treated as social outcasts. As a result there were strict instructions in Jewish scriptures to try to stop the spread of the disease. Jewish people believed that if you came into contact with a leper you would be ‘unclean’. Lepers were often forced to live in leper colonies and not allowed to come close to towns and villages. Jesus did not like that the law separated someone from society because they were ‘unclean’. To try to combat this misconception, Jesus touched the man when healing him. This is the only time in Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus heals out of pity, showing great compassion by touching the leper. The leper showed great faith in Jesus’ ability to heal him. He said, “Sir, if you want to you can make me clean.” After Jesus healed the leper, he gave him strict instructions to show himself to the priest to be examined and declared clean again, and not to tell anyone about the miracle.