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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Irritability
			\| synonyms =
			\| specialty = [[Psychiatry]], [[Neurology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Agitation]], [[frustration]], [[anger]], [[mood swings]]
			\| complications = [[Stress]], [[anxiety]], [[depression]]
			\| onset = Any age
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Stress]], [[sleep deprivation]], [[hormonal changes]], [[mental health disorders]]
			\| risks = [[Chronic stress]], [[mental health disorders]], [[substance abuse]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[patient history]]
			\| differential = [[Anxiety disorders]], [[depression]], [[bipolar disorder]], [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]]
			\| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[medication]], [[lifestyle changes]]
			\| medication = [[Antidepressants]], [[mood stabilizers]], [[anxiolytics]]
			\| frequency = Common
			\| deaths =
			}}
	'''Irritability''' is a feeling of agitation that you might experience when you're stressed or tired. Although it can often be confused with [[anger]], irritability is more about your intolerance towards others and your environment.		'''Irritability''' is a feeling of agitation that you might experience when you're stressed or tired. Although it can often be confused with [[anger]], irritability is more about your intolerance towards others and your environment.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Irritability can be caused by several factors, including:		Irritability can be caused by several factors, including:

	* [[Stress]]: This is one of the most common causes of irritability. When you're stressed, you may find it difficult to relax or to think clearly, which can make you feel irritable.		* [[Stress]]: This is one of the most common causes of irritability. When you're stressed, you may find it difficult to relax or to think clearly, which can make you feel irritable.
	* [[Lack of sleep]]: Not getting enough sleep can also make you feel irritable. This is because your body needs sleep to function properly.		* [[Lack of sleep]]: Not getting enough sleep can also make you feel irritable. This is because your body needs sleep to function properly.
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	* [[Mental health conditions]]: Certain mental health conditions, such as [[depression]], [[anxiety]], and [[bipolar disorder]], can cause irritability.		* [[Mental health conditions]]: Certain mental health conditions, such as [[depression]], [[anxiety]], and [[bipolar disorder]], can cause irritability.
	* [[Physical health conditions]]: Certain physical health conditions, such as [[hypothyroidism]] or [[diabetes]], can also cause irritability.		* [[Physical health conditions]]: Certain physical health conditions, such as [[hypothyroidism]] or [[diabetes]], can also cause irritability.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for irritability depends on its cause. If it's due to a physical health condition, treating that condition may help reduce your irritability. If it's due to a mental health condition, [[psychotherapy]] or medication may be helpful. Lifestyle changes, such as getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress, can also help.		Treatment for irritability depends on its cause. If it's due to a physical health condition, treating that condition may help reduce your irritability. If it's due to a mental health condition, [[psychotherapy]] or medication may be helpful. Lifestyle changes, such as getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress, can also help.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Anger]]		* [[Anger]]
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	* [[Depression]]		* [[Depression]]
	* [[Stress]]		* [[Stress]]

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'''Irritability''' is a feeling of agitation that you might experience when you're stressed or tired. Although it can often be confused with [[anger]], irritability is more about your intolerance towards others and your environment.

== Causes ==
Irritability can be caused by several factors, including:

* [[Stress]]: This is one of the most common causes of irritability. When you're stressed, you may find it difficult to relax or to think clearly, which can make you feel irritable.
* [[Lack of sleep]]: Not getting enough sleep can also make you feel irritable. This is because your body needs sleep to function properly.
* [[Hormonal changes]]: Hormonal changes, such as those that occur during [[menstruation]], [[pregnancy]], or [[menopause]], can also cause irritability.
* [[Mental health conditions]]: Certain mental health conditions, such as [[depression]], [[anxiety]], and [[bipolar disorder]], can cause irritability.
* [[Physical health conditions]]: Certain physical health conditions, such as [[hypothyroidism]] or [[diabetes]], can also cause irritability.

== Treatment ==
Treatment for irritability depends on its cause. If it's due to a physical health condition, treating that condition may help reduce your irritability. If it's due to a mental health condition, [[psychotherapy]] or medication may be helpful. Lifestyle changes, such as getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress, can also help.

== See also ==
* [[Anger]]
* [[Anxiety]]
* [[Depression]]
* [[Stress]]

[[Category:Emotions]]
[[Category:Mental health]]
[[Category:Psychology]]

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