Irritability Depression Treatment

Irritability is one of the many signs of depression. By working to cope with irritability as a symptom of depression, treating depression is not far off.

Treatment

• There are numerous ways to treat irritability caused by depression. A few treatment methods are therapy, medication and coping skills.

Therapy Treatment

• Therapy releases tension

  There are many types of therapy, including art therapy, group therapy and counseling. Therapy is a chance to release frustration that may be caused by irritability.

Medication

• Medication is a form of treatment

  Irritability that causes extreme depression may be treated with medication. There are lots of old and new medications that treat depression and its symptoms. It can be taken alone or in combination with therapy.

Coping Skills

• Finding a hobby can help

  Coping skills are another treatment to battling irritability caused by depression. Some examples of coping skills are exercise, writing in a journal or other hobbies that cause enjoyment. If previous coping mechanims are no longer appealing, it does not hurt to try something new.

Misconceptions

• Happiness can come again

  One misconception about irritability and depression is that it is untreatable. Depression and all of its symptoms can be treated. Although irritability and depression can last a long time, it can last longer untreated.