How to Control Your Anger: Conquering Irritability
It might seem as though the world and the people around you are becoming angrier and angrier. While you influence other people’s anger, there are a few things that might help you control your anger, annoyance, or rage. Addressing irritability Agitation can be an expression of everyday annoyance brought on by provocation, illness, or seemingly no reason at all. However, it can also be a sign of a mental health or medical condition. It may be beneficial to speak with a therapist if you experience chronic irritability that impacts your life. If you notice increased stress with other warning signs a therapist can help. Be on the lookout for things that affect your ability to sleep, work, eat, and maintain positive relationships with others, or if your irritability may be inappropriate for or out of proportion to a particular situation. Chronic irritability causes Irritability by itself is not a mental health issue. Most people experience occasional irritation, and some people may become more easily frustrated than others. Even if there doesn’t seem to be anything causing the irritability, there is usually a root problem, such as life dissatisfaction or relationship issues. Even drug or alcohol withdrawal can cause irritability. Irritability is a symptom of many mental health issues, and persistent irritability may be a sign of an underlying medical problem, inadequate coping mechanisms, or careless self-care. Physical conditions like the flu, menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperthyroidism, toothaches, and ear infections are common causes of chronic irritability. Stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder (during a manic or depressive episode), schizophrenia, and autism are examples of mental health conditions. Most frequently, teenagers and adolescents who are depressed experience irritability as a symptom. In children, oppositional and defiant behavior may be associated with an irritable mood. Inadequate self-care, including not getting enough sleep, [...]