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What Makes People Go Hater Mode?

The feeling of jealousy is often a byproduct of hate.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 4 years ago 4 min read

The world can be a stressful place. There are so many reasons why people hate others and so many ways to hate for those reasons. A few examples of these include jealousy, stress and anxiety, self-hate, ignorance, past experiences with the person they hate, or fear of losing control (which is usually caused by anger). So what makes people go hater mode?

Jealousy

The feeling of jealousy is often a byproduct of hate. It’s a form of insecurity that comes from feeling inferior and inadequate, often because our own self-worth has been questioned in some way. Jealousy can also stem from the fear of being left out, especially when it comes to relationships: if someone you care about spends time with another person or group who are doing things that you aren’t part of, you might feel left out or excluded.

Stress and anxiety

One common cause of stress and anxiety is the feeling of being overwhelmed by too many things to do. When you're stressed, what usually happens? Perhaps you feel like there's just not enough time in the day to get everything done—which can lead to making some decisions based on what's easy rather than what's best for you. Or maybe it means that instead of taking breaks when needed and doing something relaxing, you continue working because it feels like there are still so many more things left on your "to-do" list.

When people are stressed out, they tend to be more negative than usual—and this can affect their relationships too! If someone has been feeling this way for a while, they may start putting blame on other people or circumstances outside themselves (like traffic) rather than recognizing their own role in creating the situation they're facing right now—and then there's even less room left over for compassion toward others in their lives who might be going through something similar themselves.

Self-hate

  • Self-hate can be caused by trauma or abuse.
  • Self-hate can be caused by a bad experience.
  • Self-hate can be caused by a bad relationship.
  • Self-hate can be caused by a bad job.

Ignorance

Ignorance is the most common reason for going hater mode. Ignorance is when you are not aware of your own ignorance. People who are ignorant may not be aware that they don't know something, or even more importantly, what their actions will lead to.

The consequences of ignorance can be very serious. When people don't know about the safety hazards in their homes, they might let their children play with cleaning chemicals without realizing how dangerous it could be for them if they swallow any of those harmful substances. In other instances, people might not realize that their actions have an impact on others around them until it's too late; this could lead to fights between family members or friends over something petty such as who gets to use the TV first at night when everyone wants to catch up on shows before bedtime (if there wasn’t something else happening).

Past experiences with the person they hate

The experience you have with someone is what makes you either like or dislike them. It could be positive or negative. If it’s a positive experience, it can make you feel a certain way about that person. If it’s a negative experience, it can make you feel a certain way about yourself and sometimes even the person themselves.

In some cases, people might work together on something great or accomplish something amazing together (like winning an award). In other cases, people might go through bad times together but come out stronger at the end of it (like fighting off an attacker). These experiences can change how we feel about ourselves and others in our lives forever — even if they don't know each other very well!

Fear of losing control

Fear of losing control is a common reason people hate. It can be a result of a past experience, or it can stem from self-confidence issues, low self-esteem and other personality traits.

If you're afraid to lose control, you probably don't like change. You may feel safe in your comfort zone—but this doesn't mean that comfort is the best place for you.

Loss of control creates feelings of anxiety and fear that lead to hatred and anger at times when we'd rather feel calm and secure.

People hate when they are feeling out of control or experiencing something painful.

Hater mode is a defense mechanism for people who feel out of control. It can be a way to exert control over others, and it can help you feel in control of your life.

Hater mode is also an opportunity for you to feel empowered by your own emotions or thoughts. You may experience hate as empowering because you have so much anger inside yourself that you don't know how else to express it without being violent or destructive towards those around you. Hating someone else helps express those negative feelings without hurting anyone physically or verbally (although there are some haters that choose violence).

Conclusion

If we can all learn to handle our emotions better and deal with the pain in life that comes with it, maybe we would be able to see things from a different perspective.

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About the Creator

Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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