On Being Grouchy

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 10:33 am

Grouchiness or irritability as it may be called, is often expected of elderly people. They apparently become self-centered and object to any changes in routine or their lives. The antics of younger more active people (especially children) just rub them the wrong way.

Many people don’t want to grow old to turn into their father or mother. And some even notice they are becoming more irritable as they begin to move into middle age. even though they would like to change that attitude, it’s easier stated than done.

Look it up on the internet sometime. The myriad of causes and cures for irritability is mind boggling. Enough to make you grouchy! It is classified as a psychiatric disease, or as a symptom of all kinds of physical diseases. And some people just figure that’s how it is when you get old.

Psychiatric drugs are really not a solution. Their damaging side effects are well documented. It’s a case of the cure being worse than the disease. The only ones who benefit are psychiatrists and drugs companies, who make a lot of money.

Other cures for grouchiness might do a bit of good if you can do them. Keep your mind on the positive. Think good thoughts. Get lots of exercise. Reconnect with your divine essence. Get more sleep. there are many more remedies.

But increasing grouchiness as we age is most likely a physical condition having to do with the lowered levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Levels of serotonin decrease as we age. This chemical actually affects mood.

Serotonin is a chemical and a lack of it can make one feel depressed. It is naturally produced by the body, but since production decreases as one ages, it needs to be replenished. St. John’s wort, SAMe and 5-HIP are natural supplements which can increase the body’s production of serotonin. As a bonus, since serotonin relates to perception of pain, pain will decrease as serotonin increases.

Also, food allergies may begin later in life and cause irritability. Even if you do not have a particular food allergy, there are certain kinds of foods that cause grouchiness, and other foods that alleviate it. In addition to causing irritability, refined foods, foods high in saturated fats and refined vegetable oils will also increase pain. Slow-burning carbohydrates (fiber) will give your body more energy, whereas refined carbohydrates will make matters worse. How you feel is very closely related to what you eat.

A cheerful outlook on life isn't restricted to the young. A well trained Physician can help you alleviate the physical causes of grouchiness and provide real natural help.

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