That state of distress, when you are undecided between two favorable/unfavorable actions. Named after multiple cockatoo mannerisms (i.e. raising the "crest" during a state of curiosity, and lifting the "fluffenchops" a.k.a. beak feathers during a state of dismay). Like the cockatoo, humans will give similar signals (such as raising the "eyebrow" , and lifting the "nostrils"), that when produced simuntaneously, resemble the fluffencrest, both visually and emotionally.

The two states of being are as a human being, or a hungry ghost. Semi-regularly you need to ask yourself which you are. Sometimes it is human. Others, alas, it is hungry ghost.

The hungry ghost seeks validity outside of themselves. Someone pining for an indifferent ex is a hungry ghost. Someone who arrives alone at 6:30 on Saturday night to a pub is probably a hungry ghost. Obsessive checking of mobile phones, chat sites or networks are clear signs that one is a hungry ghost.

The best thing to do is just stay home and ride it out. Read a book. Find some good clean fun.