the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions
Recent Examples on the WebAmong other symptoms, mercury poisoning can cause irritability, indecision, headache, weakness or exhaustion and weight loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 Yet clinicians called by Adibi’s attorneys focused heavily on a slew of mental conditions that Adibi faced at the time of the collision, which appeared to fuel the teen’s impulsivity, irritability, lack of focus and depressive mood and suicidal thoughts.—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024 Signs of dangerous vitamin A levels include headache, irritability, stomach pain, vomiting, rash, vision changes, and drowsiness.—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024 Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, causes symptoms like confusion, irritability, and shakiness.—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024 These include a risk of dependency, feelings of irritability or restlessness, headache, upset stomach, a dry mouth, or becoming sleepy during the day.—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 Join 3 others in the comments View Comments A dependency on nicotine causes cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the side effects could include irritation to the eyes, skin, and stomach, as well as cough, chest pain or difficulty breathing, insomnia, irritability, indecision, headache, weakness or exhaustion and weight loss.—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024 Some evidence suggests that short periods of calorie restriction can lead to irritability and an overall lower positive mood than usual.—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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