irritability

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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

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

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Just knowing that your irritability could be linked to fluctuations can make you feel like you’re not crazy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

The condition can also lead to fatigue, irritability, and secondary depression.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

It wasn't torpor that kept her—she was often restless to the point of irritability.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan