[Reality_Perfection]

Hi,

I've dealt with problems with irritability throughout my whole life. I'm currently looking for another therapist to go to because my dad wants me to find one on our insurance plan. I feel so immature when I get irritable because I get irritable at the silliest things. I have always been really sensitive to sounds and some sounds (like eating) get me irritable. What can I do in order to not let my irritability get out of hand/effect me? What works for you guys that have dealt with something similar? Thanks in advance!

[gayleggg]

When things start to irritate me, I check my breathing and make sure to take slow, deep breaths. I do it about ten times. It helps to slow the pulse rate and takes you away from the irritation for a short period giving you time to think before you react.

Sometimes though, I react before I do the breathing and usually regret it. Irritability is something I deal with a lot. It seems like everything my husband does irritates me. I've been practicing the breathing so I don't yell, but it takes a lot of practice.

[damage_case1987]

You're irritated just in general. The mind is going off at a speed beyond Charlie Sheen on his worst coke day.
I would suggest meditation and giving some time to kids/older folks or some social work which makes you feel good inside.

[Reality_Perfection]

Originally Posted by damage_case1987

You're irritated just in general. The mind is going off at a speed beyond Charlie Sheen on his worst coke day.
I would suggest meditation and giving some time to kids/older folks or some social work which makes you feel good inside.

Damage_case,

I meditate daily, but some days, I don't. It does help though. I would love to do some social work, and I've thought about it before. It's one thing to think about doing, and another to put it in action. Haha. But, I'll definitely look into that. Thanks!

[Reality_Perfection]

Originally Posted by gayleggg

When things start to irritate me, I check my breathing and make sure to take slow, deep breaths. I do it about ten times. It helps to slow the pulse rate and takes you away from the irritation for a short period giving you time to think before you react.

Sometimes though, I react before I do the breathing and usually regret it. Irritability is something I deal with a lot. It seems like everything my husband does irritates me. I've been practicing the breathing so I don't yell, but it takes a lot of practice.

Thank you I'll try that next time I start getting irritated. I've gotten to the point of at least not usually reacting quickly once I get irritated, but I haven't learned how to deal with it in the right way. Maybe focusing on my breathing will help. It will definitely get my mind off of whatever is irritating me.

Sometimes when I get irritated, I say things that I regret and I feel so bad about it. Then I get angry at myself for saying something like that. It can be an endless cycle until I step away from it and everything.

[magical loser]

i get irritated by pretty much everything but i havent found a way to fix it, im oversensitive to sound mostly, and thats what bothers me most. also i cant stand things touching my neck, like my hair, its really annoying

[hvert]

I wish there was a good solution for this! Like you, I can more or less control my reactions - but I am still just as irritated. I think someone on here suggested visualizing a stop sign for stuff like this. I am not a real visual thinker, but I tell myself to 'stop' when I am getting bothered by something I can't change and that rationally shouldn't really get on my nerves so much.

[peaceseeker63]

Originally Posted by Reality_Perfection

Hi,

I've dealt with problems with irritability throughout my whole life. I'm currently looking for another therapist to go to because my dad wants me to find one on our insurance plan. I feel so immature when I get irritable because I get irritable at the silliest things. I have always been really sensitive to sounds and some sounds (like eating) get me irritable. What can I do in order to not let my irritability get out of hand/effect me? What works for you guys that have dealt with something similar? Thanks in advance!

I don't know if this will help you, but antidepressents really helped me not be so irritable. I used to go off at the slighest things when I was younger, and I finally discovered it was associated with PMS. Antidepressents really help with this! Does your irritability increase the week or two before your period? Keep a log for a few months to see.

Hope this helps you!

[vital]

Originally Posted by Reality_Perfection

Hi,

I've dealt with problems with irritability throughout my whole life. I'm currently looking for another therapist to go to because my dad wants me to find one on our insurance plan. I feel so immature when I get irritable because I get irritable at the silliest things. I have always been really sensitive to sounds and some sounds (like eating) get me irritable. What can I do in order to not let my irritability get out of hand/effect me? What works for you guys that have dealt with something similar? Thanks in advance!

Hi Reality_Perfection,

I had this when I was young too. I think I know this very well and understand where it comes from. It comes from your brain being habitually on reactive autopilot - it's also, I believe, the source of your whole overall depression (you don't say, but I would guess that depression is your problem). Here's something easy and fun to try which I think really might work for you

http://forums.psychcentral.com/depre...n-escaped.html

- vital

[USA2Elsewhere]

Originally Posted by magical loser

i get irritated by pretty much everything but i havent found a way to fix it, im oversensitive to sound mostly, and thats what bothers me most. also i cant stand things touching my neck, like my hair, its really annoying

magical...I've heard more people say they can't stand things touching the neck than any other body area! Must be something to it since you and I are among them. Also I have trouble with fabric on my torso front and a little on my upper arms. A very good doctor told me this is called paresthesia, an unexplainable but harmless body sensation. Also some on the Internet called it some kind of sensory dysfunction (don't remember the exact term).