My irritability is making me nuts! I feel like I wasn't like this before. I was also smoking and had to quit so I feel like this could contribute. Before, I just didn't care, or would internalize it. I am taking it out on my dogs a lot. I don't have children yet thankfully. I feel like I go from 1 to 1000 in about 2 seconds. And yes, it is usually over something ridiculous. My latest coping mechanism is listening to music. Closing my eyes and just rocking back and forth with the music. Another thing that has helped me is to take a shower. I can cry and be mad in there, and then it passes. It is good to know I am not alone in this. Thanks everyone.