Irritability & Anger Management
Frequent frustration, emotional outbursts, or difficulty staying calm. Learn healthier coping tools to express yourself with control and confidence.
Overview
Irritability and anger issues arise when emotional responses become intense, frequent, or difficult to control. Anger itself is a normal emotion—but when it affects relationships, work, or self-control, it becomes a concern. Irritability often accompanies stress, depression, anxiety, or hormonal changes.
Symptoms
Frequent frustration or impatience
Explosive reactions to minor triggers
Difficulty calming down
Feeling constantly “on edge”
Physical signs: clenched fists, rapid heartbeat, restlessness
Regret or guilt afterwards
Impact on relationships
Causes
Chronic stress
Unresolved trauma
Depression or anxiety
Poor communication skills
Hormonal imbalance
Substance use
Low frustration tolerance
Sleep problems
Personality or behavioral patterns learned in childhood
How Therapy Can Help
Anger management therapy
CBT for identifying triggers & restructuring reactions
Relaxation training (breathing, grounding)
Assertiveness & communication skills
Stress reduction strategies
Medication only when linked to underlying disorders
Lifestyle changes: sleep, exercise, reducing stimulants
