Irritability

Question: Irritability? Idk what's wrong with me lately, but i've been so irritable. It's like I'm PMSing majorly, except i can't be cuz my period ended a week ago. But today i hated a ton of people and i felt like screaming and kicking everyone's @ss and crying all at the same time, and i had absolutely no reason. More importantly, i keep doubting that my friends really like me. I keep thinking for some reason that I'm just a tag-along, and this is totally irrational because i know they haven't given me real reason to think this, but i keep coming up with my own reasons, and it's driving me crazy. I'm losing a friend because of it, and the worst part is, i can't tell if it's all in my head or real. What is wrong with me???

Answer: I don't know as though there is anything wrong with you. I get like that from time to time for no reason and I am a man so no period to blame it on, no pms. I just think it is a cycle. Best of luck to you though and I hope you get over it (:

Question: How long does irritability last after someone quits marijuana? My boyfriend quit smoking pot about two months ago. Ever since then we've been fighting all the time. Everything I do sets him off and irritates him, all of the things about me that he used to find cute. I know he loves me because when he's not irritable, he acts just like he always did before he quit. Will the mood swings and irritability stop?

Answer: Marijuana does not cause physical dependency like other drugs, so technically you can not be addicted to it. You can however develop a mental dependency on it. Hard to say when or if his irritability will go away.

Question: How can I manage irritability after quitting cigarettes? It's been nearly 7 weeks since I gave up smoking and while the physical cravings have gone, I'm finding it hard at times dealing with difficult people or situations at work. If something goes wrong I tend to get very grumpy about it and am worried that will affect my chances of promotion or another job in same workplace. What are some tips on dealing with annoyances and irritability in the workplace?

Answer: Talk to your doctor. Your irritability could be from your body withdrawing from the nicotine. He should be able to prescribe something to help you through this stage. Good luck.

Question: What are some good herbal supplements or treatments for irritability, anger and anxiety? I'm looking for a natural kind of sedative so I am not as irritable and short tempered about little things that people do that annoy me. I dont want something that's gonna put me to sleep but is actually going to treat the cause - not sure what that is but. Just hoping someone has tried something for irritability and anger and it's worked. Thanks very much.

Answer: Follow these suggestions 1 read the book 7 weeks to emotional healing and follow the suggestions for anger, anxiety etc. Take the tests as well. They have the nutritional, behavioral and medical treatments for several categories including anger and anxiety and more. 2 Also read change your brain, change your life..it had a lot of practical suggestions and nutritional ones as well 3 Also take at least 3000-5000 mg of fish oil. A book I read said that this changes one's brain and has been verified by pet scans for a wide variety of mental illnesses and emotions including schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, add, dyslexia, agoraphobia etc.. In addition to the fish oil caps, also up your intake of omega three fats in food as we have many times too much omega six fatty acids when they should be in balance..this imbalance causes too many neurotransmitters to build up in the synaptic gap of the brain due to hardening of the neurotransmitter receptor sites, and this causes chemical imblances which affect our brain and our emotions. Omega three fats are found in cold water fatty fish both fresh and canned such as salmon (do not use farm raised only wild caught), mackerel, herring and sardines...these have several times more omega three fats than tuna but nearly all seafoods have some. Land sources are hard to come by and include flax seeds, flax seed oil, purslane and raw walnuts. 4 check earl mindells vitamin bible for the amino acids that help these problems or take a comprehensive protein shake supplement to be sure you are getting all the amino acids you needs as these can and do affect emotions. 5 finally, check out back flower essences..these have very specific uses for a wide variety of personality types and emotions and are said to change the vibrational frequency and eventually as issue from the past come to mind help a person completely chance long standing habits. Get a good book to explain which essences help which personality traits and problems...they can be very specific and several will likely fit you..pick a few of the ones that resonate most that you want to change and work on those first..then as they resolve, tackle a few more. 6 as far as herbs ofhelp, for anxiety a good herbal is organic kava kava in tincture form not capsules. Another to be taken at bedtime is organic valerian tincture. also try rescue remedy for stress and crisis moments. 7 Also take melatonin and sniff lavender essential oil at bedtime and smell the lavender essential oil whenever you feel stressed.. The melatonin and lavender will give you deeper level of sleep and this may help your disposition. Take about 3-5 mg of melatonin 1/2 hour before you want to sleep. For a long term solution of this and nearly every health problem, people who go to vegan diets tend to find they are more peaceful and happy I heard..people who have been raw food faddists I have heard can experience a complete change of personality and disposition for the better.

Question: What else can I take with Lithium to control my lows , anger , irritability? I am on 750mg lithium per day.. Should my dose go up or should I try something else with the Lithium. My lows, depression, irritability and irrational rapid thoughts still exist.

Answer: I too am on Lithium 1500 mg a day at first they started me on a low dose.Sorry I don't remember. But eventually my doc had to increase the dose because I was still having the same issues. Talk to your doctor and let him/her know that you're still having these issues. It will get better. Also is your doctor having you get Kidney test every few months? Because lithium is filtered through the kidneys.Don't be afraid its just something they check or are supposed too. My doctor tried me on many different drugs with the lithium but I could not take them. Well,one was Abilify which was working great but I had the leg jumping thing,couldn't sit still.So he took me off it. But that was a great one.Geodon I could not take either as I had the same reaction. However,talk to your doctor and let him/her know. Good luck hun!

Question: Does too much salt cause irritability and moodiness? I struggle with extreme irritability when I just want a peaceful life. I have taken a lot of steps to deal with the issue but haven't been able to fix it completely. I realized I eat way too much sodium and wondered if that was contributing to my problem. I have dramatically reduced my salt intake in recent months and my moodiness doesn't seem so bad lately, but it's still hard to tell if there's a connection. Does anybody know anything about this? Thanks.

Answer: Eating the right food is crucial for your health. You can try supplementing your diet with acai berry, it is not only a widely tested and acknowledged weight loss compound, it is a superfood too. There is a risk free trial offered at http://helont.makersdiet.info I have been using it for two weeks now and it is certainly working!!

Question: Why do advocates for illegals always seem so hostile with many responding with impatience irritability? Why do advocates for illegals always seem so hostile with many responding with impatience irritability and aggression ?

Answer: because they know it is wrong to take up for someone who is breaking the law and it is their only way to deal with their guilt of aiding and abetting illegal aliens.

Question: Irritability and bad mood swings are signs of what? Irritability and bad mood swings are signs of/that ___________________ if she hasn't started her period, but is suppose to soon? Thanks.

Answer: given your other question it's part hormonal due to the morning after pill and part stress over whats happening. it will pass but be patient. buy her flowers or chocolate, do something to let her know you are there for her.

Question: What is the best medication for irritability? i went to my doctor today and he suggested paxil but is open to any similar medication.he said he does not want to put me on a mood stabilizer like abilify because of the other medications i take.my big problem is my irritability and anger issues,i need to know what meds have been successful for these symptoms.i would appreciate what medications you are currently taking and if it has helped.he does not want me on mood stabilizers because of its drug interaction with other medication

Answer: Newportt, You have a complicated history and have been on a number of medications along with a variety of side effects with most of them. The doctor doesn't want you to get into that circle of medications, interactions and more side effects. So he is giving you one of the older but most effective medications for irritability/anxiety with the fewest side effects. Many folks think that the newer meds are the best ones to use because they are the most updated. In fact, they may have more side effectts and interactions as time goes by, since they're untested out in time with newer medications. So until the newer meds are tested in time many doctors prefer to have the side effects and interactions happen to other doctors patients and be conceConservativeheir use. You might also check with a psychiatrist for use of particular medications. They often have a better overall use with a variety of these medications as these are the only medications they tend to use and they are most familiar with them.

Question: How do you deal with irritability while pregnant? I've been really snappy and angry with my fiance today and I don't know if its warranted or just from being pregnant. How do you deal with your emotions without alienating the people you love?

Answer: i love your name, btw. :) i am doing the same thing with my boyfriend. i don't know if i am pregnant or not, but i have just been so crazy with him. i think he is afraid to talk to me or come near me i am just one big ball of nutzoid lately. ... ;( lame. i don't know how to deal with it, but i will be coming back and checking on your answers because anything would be helpful for me too :)

Question: Can you experience irritability and mood swings a week and a half before your period? I've been feeling irritable since the thursday before last. I'm guessing it's because of my period because I sometimes start getting PMS symptoms like a week or week and a half before my period. My period came on yesterday and it'll be on until thursday and i'm still feeling irritable. I hope it eases off asap.

Answer: Yes you can, it's called PMS which stands for Premenstrual syndrome. PMS occurs when a woman experiences physical and/or emotional symptoms including irritability and mood swings that typically occur within a week and a half before she start her monthly menstrual cycle. Usually the symptoms stop when the menstruation starts, or shortly thereafter.

Question: What herb or supplement is good for agitation and extreme irritability? I'm not depressed I just feel very edgy, lose my temper easily and overreact to things. Please don't tell me to go for counselling! I'm taking 5htp at night plus Valerian and Rhodiola Rosea each morning. I need something to help me mellow out! I don't do prescription drugs because of the side effects. Please don't suggest hard drugs.

Answer: St Johs Wort. Providing you're not taking any medication for any heart problems, these are great! also, try 'Rescue Remedy', this is another good one!

Question: What can I do for my irritability immediately without going to the store? I am pregnant.Can't take much of anything. Today everything is really bothering me. I feel like I'm about to explode withy anger. Can't even fake a smile. I feel filled with rage I need a quick fix if there is such thing. I feel self destructive-not physically but emotionally and I just want this to go away. Please help!

Answer: either have some ice cream, take a long bath or listen to your favourite music. i recommend all 3 tho.

Question: What can I take to treat severe irritability and anxiety? I often get panic attacks when people around me in class yawn without covering their mouth or sniffing their nose or like when they do certain fidgety things. I know this is absurd, but it's something I can't control, it's just a physical response. What can I do? What should I go to my doctor about, meaning, what should I expect to come out with if I get a medication?

Answer: Probably OCD so Lexapro (an SSRI anti-depressant) If thats all you mean. Dosent sound like you have general irritability and anxiety but even if you did both would be on an SSRI aswell.

Question: Does the irritability and explosive temper slow down after the first trimester? I am 11 weeks pregnant. I have a 5 year old son who's as sweet as can be, and a 10 year old stepson. I am a monster. I have never been so edgy in my whole life! Please tell me it stops or give me some advise on cooling my temper. It's all verbal- but this isn't fair to my kids.

Answer: same thing you do when you were teaching that son of your's to control his;; take some deep breaths...realize who you are working with..& realize that you are a monster when you do it again...that will stop you...your sons don't need to hear it...also, get others to help sit with them while you take a break & ask your husband for help but do not rely on him to 'save you'...you need to do that yourself...choose your words before you speak...

Question: How do you deal with irritability from quitting smoking? I quit last Weds (1/10/07) and am taking Chantix. I have been really irritable and find myself getting depressed, feeling guilty, etc. I exercise, eat right, talk with people I trust. What else can I do? I also take antidepressants.

Answer: You may want to read this article http://nitzitry.notlong.com/ i found, will be useful also has info on different treatments and should help with your depression. And some natural remedies which will help cheer people up.