For the first time in my life, I was able to squelch my grouchiness, horrible irritation, and rage about something. Usually when this starts, it ruins my entire day. Today, I tried some coping strategies that I have had recommended, probably by people here at the Forum, and they worked. They are (1) Take a break from the situation; (2) let the other person do their thing, and hope they get it done well instead of my interfering and trying to work "together; (3) Do something else; (4) try deep breathing; (5) I tried humor, too. I used to be very, very funny, but that had dropped away, and now it's beginning to come back.