How can you prevent Agitation?
Last updated September 7, 2026.
**You can reduce your risk of agitation by addressing its cause, getting enough sleep, and limiting triggers.** You cannot prevent every episode because illness, medication effects, or substance withdrawal can cause agitation. If your agitation persists or is severe, a clinician needs to assess the cause. Keep regular sleep hours, avoid excess caffeine, and take breaks in a quiet space when you feel overstimulated. Track when symptoms begin and any recent medication changes to help guide your care.
What to do
- **Protect your sleep:** Keep consistent sleep hours and make your bedroom quiet and dark.
- **Limit caffeine:** Avoid excess caffeine, especially in the afternoon and evening.
- **Reduce stimulation:** Move to a calm space and lower noise when you feel overwhelmed.
- **Track patterns:** Write down when agitation starts and any pain, illness, or medication changes.
- **Seek an assessment:** Contact a clinician if your agitation is severe, persists, or comes with unexplained symptoms.
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