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Seeking help for irritability, anxiety
I am currently feeling very irritable, short-tempered, and restless. My mind does not stay calm or peaceful. I am unable to feel happy or relaxed, and often get a feeling of wanting to cry. I feel mentally exhausted.
Additionally, I have a strong fear of arguments or conflicts. When someone else argues or raises their voice, my heart starts pounding. I constantly feel that it would be much better if no one argues with me. This fear is also affecting me badly.
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Thanks for reaching out
Your mind and body both seem to be staying in a constant “alert mode.” When someone raises their voice or conflict happens around you, your nervous system reacts as if you are unsafe, which is why you experience pounding heartbeat, restlessness, irritability, crying spells, and emotional exhaustion. This usually develops after prolonged stress, emotional hurt, childhood conflict, or situations where you had to stay emotionally tense for a long time.
You do not need to force yourself to “be stronger.” Your mind first needs safety, emotional release, and regulation. Start noticing what situations trigger this fear, reduce emotional suppression, and give your body regular calming signals through sleep, breathing exercises, grounding, and healthy expression of emotions instead of holding everything inside. Therapy can help you understand why conflict feels so threatening and gradually make your nervous system feel safe again. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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When conflict happens, first calm your body instead of reacting immediately. Slow breathing and grounding yourself can help your mind stop treating arguments like danger.
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Hi, will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Medicines and counseling can help. Consult online for treatment. Alternatively, you can search for Dr. Shailaja Bandla on Google for contact information.
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Signs if stress and depression. Do consult an astute psychiatrist for therapy and if needed short term antidepressants which would work really well and calm things down. Good luck
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Ms. Sheetal Kusumbe
Counselling Psychologist
21 yrs exp
Thane
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your concern here.
Your overwhelm due to dysregulation of emotions is understandable.
Psychotherapy can help you achieve awareness of the triggers and anger management.
The sessions shall help you operate beyond the cycle of reactions, irritability and anger and vulnerable state of mind.
Coping mechanisms can help you engage in relationships in personal and professional life mindfully.
Gaining understanding on the core reasons, the patterns formed over time, significantly help overcome this condition and peacefully navigate ahead.
You can consult for further professional guidance.
I wish you progressive healing and holistic wellness.
Happy Healthy Living!
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Dr. Mohit Bansal
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6 yrs exp
Faridkot
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