Yeah I wasn't that bad..just preferred to be left alone at least until I finish praying Fajr. Not anymore though!
I do know people like what you described, all moody and edgy as they wake up, and some even downright nasty. And yes they can be a huge trial dealing with cos you don't know how much of what they say/do is unintentional and how much intended but disguised as "not a morning person"