Sidestepper, being a women myself, I relate. It feels like its more acceptable for a man to have rage problems, when in fact, it's just as bad either way. It really is embarrassing.

I would never "Hit" anyone, but my mouth just fires off. I never "start" it, but I don't handle situations with any grace when I'm manic. In my usual state, i'm incredibly passive to the point of disgust really.