People may also experience feelings of agitation or irritability along with sadness or emptiness. People with agitated depression may be more likely to be in danger of self-injury and suicidal thoughts and attempts. If you think someone is at immediate risk of self-harm or hurting another person: Call 911 or your local emergency number.

Anger is a natural human emotion that we all experience. It can range from a mild annoyance to intense rage. Physiologically, when we get angry, our heart rate and blood pressure increase, and our adrenaline and noradrenaline levels rise. There can be many reasons for anger, such as being treated unfairly or experiencing challenging situations in our daily lives or past experiences. It can also be a way to cope with other emotions like feeling powerless, embarrassed, or scared. However, expressing anger aggressively is not always the best approach. While anger is necessary for survival, we cannot lash out at everyone who irritates or annoys us, as social norms and laws limit our behaviour. Research has found that “letting it all out” only escalates anger and does nothing to help you (or the person you’re angry with) resolve the situation. If you feel angry often, feel like your anger is out of control, or if your anger is hurting others and causing damage to your relationships, then you may have anger issues. In such cases, it's best to seek therapy to learn how to manage your anger better. A licensed mental health professional can help you develop techniques to change your thoughts and behaviours. It's important to understand that you cannot eliminate anger entirely, nor should you. Life is full of unpredictable events, losses, and frustrations that can cause justifiable anger. However, you can control how you react to such situations and make sure that your anger does not make you unhappy in the long run.

Medical conditions that can cause agitation include: If you regularly feel agitated for no apparent reason, make an appointment with your doctor. An underlying mental or physical health condition may be negatively affecting your mood. Your doctor can help identify the cause of your agitation and, if needed, prescribe treatment.

It’s pretty common to feel unsettled if you have hormone problems or a psychological condition like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or dementia. Rarely, agitation may be caused by a brain tumor. That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor if you get agitated, especially if you feel like it’s for no reason.