I am irritated with my moods and tempers.  They are not always.  I didnt know if I should see a therapist or family practitioner.  I am a mother of a 3 year old which is very challenging.  I try to let things slide, but when I feel he is truly misbehaving I yell loudly and if need be for his actions I will spank.  I think I need medication.
Hi, Thanks for writing to us, You report Irritability and mood swings (?duration) which increases when your son misbehaves. If these symptoms have begun from a specific period of time and is associated with any other symptom and any change in sleep or appetite or interest in maintaining personal hygiene then you may need to see a psychiatrist to rule out the possibility of an illness which may require medications. If the symptoms are solely related to being impatient while caring for your son (which is quite common) then it is unlikely to be an illness and will not require medications. In that case if you are unable to manage by yourself then you can consult a psychologist for anger management. You probably feel guilty about not being able to control your anger towards your son and hence feel frustrated. Visit to a psychologist/therapist (which would be more beneficial than a family practitioner) would alleviate a lot of your problems. Hope this helps, Chat Doctor. 