I'm not chronically irritable, but I think BP can cause this. If you rapid cycle for instance, you may always be sorta dealing with what happens during the different phases. If you don't trust your doctors opinion, perhaps you could get a second or third? I have "stuff" which sticks around during stable periods and I'm not sure if it's related to BP. I plan to ask my doctor about it and get his take. If I don't agree, I will ask for a second opinion.

I'm sorry you are irritable. That must be very difficult for you. (((Hugs)))