Irritability

What is irritability?

Irritability is defined as an emotional state characterized by feeling easily annoyed, impatient, and touchy. It refers to a low threshold for frustration in response to external stressors.

Some key things to know about irritability:

• It is a common symptom or feature of several mental health conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. Irritability can also be a side effect of certain medications.


• For many people, irritability is situational and temporary, often caused by things like lack of sleep, hunger, stress, or common illnesses. However, if it persists for weeks and impacts daily life, it may indicate an underlying condition.


• Both children and adults can experience irritability. In children, it may present as temper tantrums, moodiness, or argumentative behavior.


• Managing irritability involves identifying and addressing potential contributing factors like medical conditions, lack of sleep, burnout, or stress overload from responsibilities. Lifestyle changes and learning anger management techniques can also help. In some cases, therapy or medication is warranted.

The team at Hormone Harmony Clinic understands how troubling irritability can be. We specialize in helping patients struggling with mood issues related to hormone imbalances such as low testosterone or perimenopause. Our integrative care plans couple bioidentical hormone therapy with customized lifestyle, diet and supplement recommendations tailored to the individual. We also provide patients tools to better handle life's stresses through counseling, mindfulness practices, and more.

If ongoing irritability is interfering with work, relationships or your overall wellbeing, consider booking a consultation with us to explore potential solutions. First consultations are free of charge.