The Surprising Symptom of Depression- Anger and Irritability

20 snips

Sep 14, 2023

In this podcast, they discuss how anger and irritability can be surprising symptoms of depression, particularly in children and teens. The episode explores the manifestation of anger in individuals with depression, the impacts of depression and anger, and strategies for managing depression and supporting someone with anger.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Depression and Anger

While sadness is a common symptom of depression, it's not the only one.
Anger and irritability can be primary symptoms, especially in children and teens, but they can persist into adulthood.

INSIGHT

Internalizing vs. Externalizing

People cope with pain through internalizing (blaming themselves) or externalizing (blaming others).
Externalizing in depression manifests as anger or irritability, projecting inner pain outwards.

INSIGHT

Emotional Regulation

Depression hinders emotional regulation, making individuals more reactive and easily triggered.
This explains increased anger in children and teens, who may lack the emotional vocabulary to express themselves.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Improve your Relationship- Try HeyRitual today, to learn more click here: https://join.heyritual.com/TIAN20

HeyRitual is a sponsor of Therapy in a Nutshell

Media portrays the depressed person as struggling to get out of bed, crying, drowning in despair. And while sadness is indeed a key symptom of depression, it’s not the only way it shows up. Anger or irritability is actually one of the primary ways that depression shows up in children and teens. But that anger doesn’t just turn off when you turn 18. So, today we're going to peel back the layers and explore how depression manifests as anger and irritability.

Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell

Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com

Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell

Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books

Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.

And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe

If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services.