Term ID: T2498

Irritability

/irritability/
A heightened tendency to react with annoyance, impatience, or anger to minor provocations or frustrations, often associated with various mental health conditions and stress.
Example: Feeling easily annoyed by normal everyday sounds, becoming frustrated with minor delays, or snapping at family members over small issues.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)