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flynnster1094
flynnster1094

Also, I am so freaking angry all the time lately. Does anyone else get really angry or irritable when they get really depressed? I've been researching but I want to know if anyone here has experienced that, too.

peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I get angry often. I am depress. I feel bored all the time. I think that irritae me.
question
question
Yes. I have struggled with anger for the past five years that is related to my depression. I cannot tolerate certain comments because it feels like I'm being hit with a sledgehammer, and as a result I totally lose it if I perceive that someone is slighting me, even when they are not.
SuyB
SuyB
My anger is hard to change too due to my depression...my anger just makes me sad and it makes me feel like I can't move...like Im frozen...unable to make decisions that help me make a positive move instead of something more negative focused....I can't focus on self care when im angry...I haven't been able to go get my eyebrows waxed because I've been so drained and anxious thinking about all the holiday crap.
RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. Yes, I get angry and must walk away to cool down much to much for my liking. It might be the lack of control of even ourselves. It might be the old sick and tired of being sick and tired. Frustrated at ourselves and taking that out on others. I try meditation. It helps me to walk away so I don't do something stupid out of anger. I hope this was of any help. Thank you and God Bless.
Novembergirl1950
Novembergirl1950
My psych doc informs me that when I enter a state of anger or irritability, it's due to a mood fluctuation, meaning you would be becoming either more depressed or more elated. Just a thought. I notice when I start to feel irritable for no apparent reason it's due to a mood swing or change in mood that I watch out for. I also get migraines and that could be a migraine aura.
Muffet
Muffet
Are you researching "irritable depression?" There are some articles out there on that. I personally haven't experienced that, but it makes sense how they're related.

Do you have a therapist that helps you? If so, he/she might be a good source to talk to about the anger you're feeling and identify the source so you can quit feeling so crappy. I'm sorry for the frustration you're going through.
china70
china70
Yes, it's weird how depression can make you feel irritable. I guess you jus get so overwhelmed from feeling shitty it pisses you off.
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