such irritability may actually be a form of obsessive behavior - and I'm guilty of it. Unfortunately I began to obessess too over my doing this to the point that I was constantly rehearsing conversations. My therapy has significantly helped. I still have trouble holding back but it isn't as bad as it was. In addition I was on an anti-obsessive. I'm off it now. It was felt the therapy alone would now be enough. But yes, it was a big difference