good post as always myzen! i had to think about this awhile before answering...i've recently been dx'ed with bipolar so my doc must think my moods are pretty drastic.still not sure i agree..lol...i too used to take my moods out on the nearest victim...lol....my poor husband..it was usually him.....but like you .over the years i've been able to look at things differently......i now know that i alone "cause" my moods and i alone must deal with them......i use distraction......if i feel a mood coming on.whether it be depression, anger, etc....i make a consious choice to distract myself.....by doing something that i enjoy.its hard to do sometimes but it works for me.....also getting out in the fresh air.....taking a walk.....helps clear my mind....