Irritability - Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic

What is irritability?

Irritability is defined as an excessive sensitivity or annoyance to stimuli that are generally not bothersome or annoying to most people. It often manifests as increased reactivity, impatience, anger, hostility, aggression, and reduced frustration tolerance.

Some key things to know about irritability:

Causes

• Irritability can stem from various medical, neurological, or psychiatric conditions, including:
  • Mood disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder
  • Lack of sleep, poor diet, substance withdrawal
  • Hormonal changes and imbalances
  • Chronic stress and burnout
  • Neurological issues like traumatic brain injury, dementia
• Situational triggers like stress, interpersonal conflicts, noise, waiting in line
• Personality factors - some people are just more easily angered

Management

• Address any underlying medical/psychiatric issues
• Practice stress management techniques like meditation, exercise, social support
• Behavioral therapy to control reactions and tolerate frustration better
• For severe cases, psychiatric medication may help

Impact

Excessive irritability can negatively impact relationships, work/school performance, and overall wellbeing. It may lead to:

• Frequent arguments and interpersonal problems
• Difficulty concentrating, fatigue, underperformance
• Withdrawal, isolation, loneliness
• Increased risk of anxiety, depression

So in summary, irritability involves increased reactivity and easy annoyance. While situational at times, chronic, severe irritability often indicates an underlying issue that should be addressed through medical, therapeutic, or lifestyle changes.

If you struggle with irritability or anger issues, the caring professionals at Rejuvenate Hormone Clinic can help. We specialize in customized hormone therapy to balance and optimize hormones that may be contributing to mood instability. () to discuss treatment options that can help you feel more emotionally balanced and resilient.