Irritability - Elite Hormone Health

What is irritability?

Irritability is defined as feelings of anger, aggravation, frustration, annoyance, and impatience in response to small or minor triggers that would not normally provoke such intense reactions. It is considered a mood disturbance characterized by a low threshold for triggers that result in excessive reactions that are disproportionate to the situation.

Some key things to understand about irritability:

• It is a common symptom or side effect of many medical conditions including mental health disorders, hormonal imbalances, sleep deprivation, drug withdrawal, chronic stress, chronic pain, and more. Evaluating the potential underlying cause is important.
• It reflects problems with emotion regulation and impulse control. The intense feelings occur rapidly in response to triggers and are often vented through verbal outbursts or behaviors.
• It can negatively impact relationships, school/work performance, and overall wellbeing when severe or frequent enough. Learning coping strategies is beneficial.
• Both biological factors (genetics, hormones, neurotransmitters) and psychosocial factors (trauma, poor coping skills) are often contributory. A combination approach is usually needed.

If you struggle with frequent or intense feelings of irritability, speaking to a healthcare provider is wise. Underlying medical conditions may need treatment. Counseling can also help by teaching coping strategies to better manage reactions to triggers.

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