I will get that way sometimes and today is one of them. It might just be not enough sleep, fatigue from doing too much or the weather. Usually it doesn't last the whole day. I don't know if there's a "cure" except just waiting it out. I'm sure I'm not alone.
Cranky?
- Thread starter Chet
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Remy
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You're not. My baseline is kind of cranky and I have to work on being friendlier than I feel.
JaniceM
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A teeny bit. Flat-out exhaustion from lack of sleep, too much to do, too much to worry about, and teeth pain the last few days hasn't helped.
Paco Dennis
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Last night we were both in a cranky funk. I feel like if your your not a little cranky through out THESE days, it must have been a miracle. Come to think of it I have had very few days my whole life where I didn't get a little/or a lot cranky. 
oldaunt
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Cranky is good. It relieves mental pressure.
fuzzybuddy
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Chet, you got it right with me about little sleep, being tired and really achy after being active. I'm not ... er......"charming".
RadishRose
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Kranky R Us
Lewkat
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Yes, of course, at times. Not habitual, thankfully.
Packerjohn
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A night of passion would probably cure you. The next day you would see the world from a completely different perspective.
WheatenLover
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That sounds like the definition of cranky to me. I hope you can get some sleep. I use Anbesol, which comes in maximum strength and is for adults. It worked for me the one time I used it.
oldpop
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I will usually take a nap when I feel cranky or agitated. Most times I wake up in a different mood.
palides2021
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Cranky, for me, means I am either tired or didn't sleep well. Like others here, a nap does the trick.
As others have said, I do tend to be cranky if I don't sleep well. Coffee will keep it at bay for a little while but when that wears off then crankiness starts. The good news is at our age we seem to be expected to be cranky at times so most people will give us a pass.
you're not alone chet. i am frequently cranky but i try to keep it to myself. it can be for a variety of reasons. usually people make me cranky. for a variety of reasons. 
sometimes it's just for a little bit. sometimes an entire day. sometimes a few days. my record has been a week. it was people related. i didn't talk to anybody for that whole week. i must be kinda scary when i'm mad cuz it made everyone so nervous they were buying me chocolate and getting me coffee and stuff trying to get me out of my little funk they had caused.
tonight i'm irritated for several different reasons at once. how long it will take for me to get over it? God only knows. hope ya feel better soon.
sometimes it's just for a little bit. sometimes an entire day. sometimes a few days. my record has been a week. it was people related. i didn't talk to anybody for that whole week. i must be kinda scary when i'm mad cuz it made everyone so nervous they were buying me chocolate and getting me coffee and stuff trying to get me out of my little funk they had caused.
tonight i'm irritated for several different reasons at once. how long it will take for me to get over it? God only knows. hope ya feel better soon.
Gaer
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That's what I need! Don't know anyone around here to be passionate with! hahaha!
Before my Grandmother died, she threw a bedpan at a nurse. I would say that was cranky. (or fiesty!)
My Mother was aggravated in old age but kept it to herself.
I'm not cranky, but, yes, without this "night of passion" sometimes, I probably will be! (tee-hee!)
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JaniceM
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I never thought of Anbesol! Good idea!
As far as cranky though, I generally don't let feeling lousy affect my actions/behavior/etc.
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JaniceM
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Reminds me: when my father was getting up there in age, I remarked "You're getting kinda cantankerous in your old age, aren't ya, Pop?"
Nathan
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Hmmm, never thought of using Anbesol like that, great idea! Which reminds me, I have a molar that's starting to bother me, and my dental appointment is still a month away. I should put Anbesol on the grocery list.
Nathan
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That sounds even better than using Anbesol.
Do you have to do that all night, or just for 3 or 4 hours?
Nathan
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..Just came across a meme on Facebook that fits in here:
