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Is this anxiety- I think so..
by Sunnylife, Mar 30, 2007 12:00AM
I feel easily irritated & angered- feeling like I hate everything, the littlest thing/overly critical (negative mode spirals but not today), past two days were pretty bad, I like to isolate, feeling uptight. I do NOT want to be this way, although today was a much better day!! : ) I am thinking it may be situational, which means I am being reactive to others. I do not want to socialize much although it depends on the person and I feel uncomfortable with many. I started taking 5-HTP to see the effects & I am hoping to avoid the alternative of prescription medication. Thank you in advance! Any & all feedback is appreciated.
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Honestly, you sound a lot like I was for several years before I got anxiety disorder. I'd isolate myself for long periods and get angry about the littlest things. Boy, I'd get in some foul moods. I've always had some friends and acquaintances that I couldn't tolerate at times.
To some point I think it's just human nature to get in bad moods, but if it happens a lot you may need to do something about it.
You may try one of those on-line quizzes (a quality one). I believe the Mayo Clinic has some self-tests. If you have insurance, your insurance card may also have a number that you can speak with a nurse or counselor. They might help you decide if you need to see a doctor and what kind.
Good luck.