やけになる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become desperate; give in to despair

Describes a state of reckless despair where one stops caring about consequences, often leading to self-destructive behavior.

• 試し験けんに落おちて、やけになって酒さけを飲のみすぎた。

  After failing the exam, I became desperate and drank too much.

• やけになる前まえに、一いち度ど冷れい静せいに考かんがえてみよう。

  Before you give in to despair, let's try to think calmly for a moment.