Hi harleyxquinn,
Just a few thoughts here:
If you're cynical about politicians, things in the world etc.......why not try to turn some of that into a positive, empowering thing for yourself/feel you're doing something e.g. if there are any campaigns you could be part of (and there's change.org online too), any fund raising things you could tag into for causes you're more passionate about....................???
Another thing though..........could some of this be coming from feeling something is missing in your life e.g. recognition, appreciation, purpose, real/close friendships?????? Because some of that you might be able to work on, even if it just involves talking to some of the people in your life about how they/you both could "do more".
Or maybe could it be more "defensiveness" sometimes/covering over where you may be feeling a bit vulnerable at times or perhaps stopping yourself from feeling vulnerable??
And this might be a long shot...........but irritability can go along with depression...........either something/s not gone/going well in your life causing it or.........well depression doesn't have to be a cause of a situation. So maybe?????
Anyway, anything that is going well? Anything you do/could enjoy or build on or try to switch your focus a bit more to? Anything that could make you feel more positive about yourself, your life or things going on around you??
And.............sorry a lot of thoughts there!!
I should give you a chance to come back on anything if you want to!!
So here if you want to talk more...............
Alison