irritability

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These included sadness, fatigue, anxiety, low mood, tension, irritability, anger and difficulty falling asleep.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Dementia tends to be thought of mostly as a memory-loss disease, but there are many other aspects, including disorientation, difficulty balancing, poor coordination, trouble multitasking, confusion, wandering, apathy, irritability, impulsivity, poor judgment, and social inappropriateness.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

"When access is disrupted, some young people may initially experience irritability, restlessness, or a sense of social disconnection… not because the platform itself is essential, but because a familiar coping mechanism has been removed."

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

People with autism may take medication to reduce anxiety, address attention problems, or reduce severe irritability.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

The milkshake had dulled what was left of Michael’s irritability.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly