The context of the following conversation is Jan heard Austin's mother yelling, and asked the others if they would like to play outside for a while.:
Austin says Jan was over earlier and helped me out with the others when my mom had a fit..
The friend responds Is your mom still acting out like that?.
Austin responds Yeah, she's always yelling and scaring everybody. Jan took them outside until my mom calmed down..
The friend responds Maybe you need to take her to see the doctor, she has been so stressed lately..
Austin responds I know. Her behavior's getting worse..