Is grumpiness and irritability depression?

Irritable temper has a lot to do with the individual’s personality, not necessarily depression. If it is not simply irritability, but also some typical manifestations of depression, such as loss of interest and pleasure, lack of energy, self-guilt and feelings of worthlessness, self-injury or suicidal ideas or behaviors, then there is a possibility of depression, and it is necessary to go to the psychiatric department of the hospital for consultation and treatment, and through professional examination, a clear diagnosis and related antidepressant treatment. If there are no signs, difficult to control irritability, may be related to psychiatric diseases and metabolic diseases, such as bipolar affective disorder, hyperthyroidism, etc. 1, bipolar affective disorder: a serious psychiatric disease characterized by abnormally high or low mood, both manic and depressive states, in patients with periodic alternating recurrent episodes, but also can be a state mainly Repeated episodes, manifested as high emotion, thinking, increased activity, reduced sleep, increased appetite and other symptoms, can lead to irritability, irritability, uncontrolled emotions, etc.; 2, hyperthyroidism: commonly known as hyperthyroidism, due to excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, sympathetic excitability, patients are prone to excessive sweating, wasting, hyperphagia, talkative, panic, restlessness, insomnia and other Symptoms. In addition to the above, irritability is also related to family social influence, heredity, excessive stress in work and study, and emotional excitement. For patients who are irritable and irritable, it is recommended to adjust their living habits, exercise and communicate with friends and relatives to improve the situation, and for patients whose daily adjustment is ineffective, it is recommended to undergo professional psychological counseling under the guidance of a doctor, and if necessary, some antipsychotic drugs can be used for adjustment.