Oh Amanda! (((Big Hug darl))) I know exactly how you're feeling! There's been times when I've felt the same way, especially the isolated feeling. Things haven't been too bad this time around mainly because of a connectness i get from BB and from being helped by Kelly (Zantey) and from meeting a few BB members and new mums at PlayGroup etc. I hear you regarding the yelling and i have to make a very conscious effort not to do this myself. Along with Nic I've been taking In-Liven which I personally have found to help control my short fuse as it's helped to deal with my sugar cravings and thus mood swings. never hesitate to vent in here darl... it's exactly what it's for! Even if you find yourself "thinking aloud" and going off on tangents like I do it all helps. I know how some things like your friend's comment can stick in your head so when that happens you just come in here and we'll set it straight... give you a better perspective... sometimes i find that when people make silly comments like that it's often because THEY need to take their own advice (like my neurotic mother telling me I should be careful not to get depressed... it's HER who needs that advice, not me!) i also know what you mean about adult conversation: that's my biggest issue ATM and why we all need to amke sure we get out like Nic did the other day and seize every opportunity to socialize with other mums You just get as much off your chest as you need to darl!