Jeremiah makes a long prophecy of destruction about Judah and Jerusalem (chapter 19). Specific things that are mentioned is that it would be so bad that the inhabitants resort to human cannibalism.
In chapter 20, Pashur, the high priest, has Jeremiah beaten and spend a night in stocks. The rest of the chapter is an emotional breakdown by Jeremiah. The effect of these negative prophecies against his countrymen and friends causes humiliation and isolation. He is tired, exhausted, and frustrated with God.
He even curses the day he was born. This is similar to how Elijah felt on the mountain when Jezebel pursued him. It also is an interesting contrast to the famous beginning of Jeremiah, in which God selected him to be prophet while he was in the womb.
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