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Everyone is so different that specific advice can't really help you except maybe coming from a psychiatrist. So my generalized advice is to just find ways to distance yourself during the mood swings (it's important to have support in normal life of course.)
Literally, just think on it seriously. Find your main source of triggers and do something about them. What's appropriate would depend on your situation, you may need to go to the extreme and move to a different state or city, or you may just be able to distance yourself mentally when the situations arise. It's a cliche, but try breathing. Deep and slow and count each breath.
Most of all though don't take it out on the people who love you. Distance yourself when you feel a swing coming on. Leave the room or the place and go be alone for a bit. Might only need 5 minutes, depends on your situation. Just distance yourself, in any way possible. Trust me, mood swings are irrational and no one can help you through them. Its something you have to get over yourself (while youre in the mood swing I mean, obviously seeking help when your level is good).
disclaimer: All this advice is based on light to moderate mood swings; if its serious depression or something being alone is probably not a good idea, even if youre irritable at the time.
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