I am certainly not in the majority here. For me, I think a certain amount of irritability is a safety valve. I really need to get it out sometimes. What's NOT to be irritable about right now, LOL.
Im not talking about a dangerous or offensive level of anger that would certainly work against me. I have to speak up for my diabetic ex (I do diagnoses-it's ridiculous- and I have deflected unnecessary procedures like cutting tendons in his toes and putting an implant in the eye with the worse retina in a clinical trial) The squeaky wheel aspect is really true. Medical people, for example, are so rushed that they often, even highly qualified doctors, do not look at the big picture. I DONT MINCE WORDS WITH THESE PEOPLE. Id never make it in diplomacy, but nobody is going to run me over with stupid ideas. PUT ME IN A ROOM WITH THE DONALD, JUST 5 MINUTES, IT WOULD REALLY MAKE ME FEEL BETTER, ONE MINUTE???? OK, Ill tell off our doctors instead. Really, people, stand up for yourself!
I do want to temper this by saying that ordinary people in Phoenix have always been super nice and they still are. Hugs to all of you. I sure need to get out w the dog!