9. Irritability
People with depression sometimes become intolerant of the behavior of others around them. The difficulties they face in handling regular challenges and the behavior of other people puts their nerves on edge. They may easily “flare up” in an outburst more severe than they intended. Depressed people are also more inclined to misinterpret innocent words or actions negatively. The difficulty this creates in dealing with others invites criticism, but they may be unable to deal with this calmly.
