You know whats Not on Roids, is the sheer existential dread induced by clicking on an article titled Why Am I Always Angry? Causes, Signs, and More on Psych Central. Seriously, do you want to KNOW why you’re perpetually simmering like a forgotten pot of stew? Because reading this will just add more fuel to the fire!
Its got everything. Genetics! Childhood trauma! Hormonal imbalances! Poor sleep hygiene! Basically, every single thing that could be making you grumpy is listed with alarming specificity. Irritability, they say, “feeling easily frustrated. Oh, really? You think?! I hadn’t noticed the low-level rage bubbling just beneath my polite exterior!
The signs are a joy to read too: clenched fists, snapping at loved ones, an uncontrollable urge to yell at pigeons. Groundbreaking stuff, Psych Central. Truly. And dont even get me started on the possible underlying conditions section; depression, anxiety, PTSD… it’s like a grumpy persons buffet of despair!
The real kicker? They recommend mindfulness and self-compassion. Like that is going to magically dissolve years of pent-up frustration over slow internet speeds and people who don’t use their turn signals. Honestly, the only thing that would genuinely alleviate my anger right now is a complete ban on articles diagnosing it. Go away, Psych Central! Im busy being angry!
