Irritable, easily offended Easily angered or offended, especially from contradiction, noise, interruption or small provocations. Impatient, snappy, business tension, cannot bear disturbances. Mild, yielding, weeping easily Soft, gentle, yielding nature; avoids quarrels, easily cries from emotion, feels better from consolation and company. Anxious, restless, fearful Marked anxiety with restlessness, fear for health, fear some misfortune or calamity will happen. Often worse at night. Fear of death, fear at night Excessive fear of death, especially at night or on lying down; feeling that they will not recover, wants company or reassurance. Jealous, suspicious, possessive Strong jealousy and suspicion, especially about partner or loved ones; may become sarcastic, talkative or violent. Fastidious, over-conscientious Very particular about order and cleanliness; feels driven to do everything perfectly, worries over small details and duties. Desires company, fears being alone Feels better in company, fears being alone, seeks support and reassurance; symptoms worsen when alone. Aversion to company, wants to be alone Prefers solitude, aversion to consolation, may feel worse when spoken to or disturbed; internalizes emotions. Oversensitive to criticism or reprimand Very sensitive to criticism, reprimand or injustice; can react with hurt, grief, anger or suppressed emotions. Alternating or changeable moods Mood changes rapidly: laughter alternating with tears, gaiety with sadness, irritability with affection; very changeable disposition. Suicidal thoughts, despair of life Profound gloom and hopelessness, feels life is a burden, may express thoughts of not wanting to live. Needs urgent professional support and careful management. Apathy, indifference, emotional emptiness Lack of interest or reaction, feels emotionally empty or worn-out, indifferent to surroundings or loved ones, no motivation. Manic excitement, overactivity, wild behavior Periods of extreme excitement, overactivity, rapid talking, possibly violent or wild behavior. May alternate with quiet or depressed phases. Grief, loss, disappointed love History of deep grief, loss or disappointed love. Silent suffering, sighing, sobbing, tendency to dwell on past hurts. May alternate between control and emotional outbursts. Ailments from fright, shock, trauma Mental and physical complaints traceable to a past fright, accident or shock. Persistent fear, startle, nightmares or hypervigilance long after the event. Obstinate, headstrong, defiant Strong-willed, resists advice or contradiction, wants own way. Can be domineering, argumentative, difficult to persuade or correct. Timid, lack of self-confidence, performance anxiety Timid, anticipates failure, feels unable to face responsibilities or an audience. May have stage fright, exam fear, or performance anxiety with physical symptoms.