A modest journal. |
This morning I was agitated. A couple of things got under my skin; and I over-reacted. It happened as soon as I arrived at the office at about 8:45 a.m. I did a google search on "causes of agitation," and was surprised to find the following: * Medical conditions that can cause agitation include: anxiety or mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder. conditions that cause hormonal imbalances, such as hypothyroidism. [See https://www.healthline.com/symptom/agitation.] Symptoms of agitated depression include: * extreme irritability, like snapping at friends and family, or being annoyed at small things * anger * agitation * fidgeting * racing thoughts and incessant talking * restlessness * pacing * hand-wringing * nail-biting * outbursts of complaining or shouting * pulling at clothes or hair * picking at skin Maybe the first three symptoms, but "extreme" sounds a little strong. The other listed items don't apply at all. In the past, I have had issues with anxiety and depression but not for awhile now. Except, last weekend I slipped and fell while trying to take a shower in a tub at a "nice" hotel---with an "old" slippery bathtub; it has effected me. Also, now that I think about it. Someone in the office put one of those Glade (scented oil) plug-ins in an outlet. It puts off a weird and offensive smell that has been permeating the entire office. It hits me every time I walk in the door. Yesterday I asked if I could remove it and was told I could, which I did immediately. However, the office still smells. I've had a slight headache too... from that smell. [I don't normally get headaches.] Issue resolved... I think (hope). |