Irritability can be a natural response to the annoyances of daily life, whether that’s sitting in a traffic jam or facing a disagreement about politics. However, irritability gets out-of-hand when it begins to negatively impact mental health and relationships, leaving individuals feeling worthless, drained, facing heightened conflict, or in emotional pain well after the initial stimulus.
Irritability can be a natural response to the annoyances of daily life, whether that’s sitting in a traffic jam or facing a disagreement about politics. However, irritability gets out-of-hand when it begins to negatively impact mental health and relationships, leaving individuals feeling worthless, drained, facing heightened conflict, or in emotional pain well after the initial stimulus. Irritability can also be a symptom of underlying mental health conditions, such as depression or sleep disorders.
Art therapists for irritability encourage clients to explore what their irritability looks like, how it impacts their daily life, and what often triggers this irritability. They provide clients with a nonjudgmental, curious space to understand this common emotion. In therapy for irritability, clients also learn healthy coping skills to use in moments of heat, including deep breathing exercises or grounding exercises. Clients also learn how to dispel the cognitive distortions that often predate their irritability.
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