》Intermittent explosive disorder involves repeated, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts in which you react grossly out of proportion to the situation. Road rage, domestic abuse, throwing or breaking objects, or other temper tantrums may be signs of intermittent explosive disorder.
》Explosive eruptions occur suddenly, with little or no warning, and usually last less than 30 minutes. These episodes may occur frequently or be separated by weeks or months of nonaggression.
》It is estimated that between one to seven percent of individuals will develop intermittent explosive disorder during their lifetime.
》Nearly 82 percent of those with intermittent explosive disorder have also had depression, anxiety or substance abuse disorder
》Aggressive episodes may be preceded or accompanied by:
Rage
Irritability
Increased energy
Racing thoughts
Tingling
Tremors
Palpitations
Chest tightness
》The explosive verbal and behavioral outbursts are out of proportion to the situation, with no thought to consequences, and can include:
Temper tantrums
Tirades
Heated arguments
Shouting
Slapping, shoving or pushing
Physical fights
Property damage
Threatening or assaulting people or animals
》Intermittent explosive disorder can begin in childhood — after the age of 6 years — or during the teenage years. It's more common in younger adults than in older adults. The exact cause of the disorder is unknown, but it's probably caused by a number of environmental and biological factors.
Some suggested causes are:
Environment
Differences in how the brain works.
And, of course, genetics
》People with intermittent explosive disorder have an increased risk of:
Trouble at work, home or school.
Impaired interpersonal relationships.
Self-harm.
Problems with alcohol and other substance use.
Problems with mood.
Physical health problems.
》This disorder that can continue for years, although the severity of outbursts may decrease with age. Treatment involves medications and psychotherapy to help you control your aggressive impulses.
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