Irritability is defined as an emotional state characterized by feeling easily annoyed, impatient, and touchy. Some key features of irritability include:
Some potential causes of irritability include:
If you've noticed increased feelings of impatience, restlessness, easy annoyance or temper outbursts, it may be a sign of irritability that's impacting your quality of life. Reach out to your healthcare provider or make an appointment with Optimal Health Hormone Clinic to discuss your symptoms. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff can provide testing and treatment options aimed at getting to the root cause and helping you feel more balanced again.
Managing Irritability
There are also some self-care habits that can help dial down irritability, like:
Seeking input from close friends or partners can also provide an “outside view” to determine if your irritability levels seem disproportionate to situations at times.
When Irritability Signals a Health Condition
In some cases, ongoing, unexplained irritability with related mood symptoms like sadness, lack of enjoyment, changes in sleep/appetite could indicate an underlying physical or mental health condition requiring professional care, like:
Don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional if increased irritability persists and interferes with relationships, work, or your wellbeing. Help is available! The expert clinicians at Optimal Health Hormone Clinic also offer complete hormone panels and corrective care plans to get levels balanced for mood stability.
I hope this overview on the common causes, impacts and management strategies for irritability helps provide some education and a few actionable steps if it's something you've been grappling with lately. Let me know if you have any other questions! Wishing you greater patience and calm.