What Is Intermittent Explosive Disorder? | Anger Management

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Hi, I'm Dr Ryan Fuller and I'm going to speak to you a little about intermittent explosive disorder. So intermittent explosive disorder is a DSM diagnosis. That's a diagnostic statistical manual. That's the guide used by mental health practitioners to diagnose mental health and behavioral health disorders.

IED is something diagnosed when an episode that is seemingly impulsive and aggressive, oftentimes involves property destruction occurs and usually it's unpredictable. The person does not see this coming on in advance and the episodes tend to be very infrequent. Now while there's aggression taking place, it is not necessary at all in fact for anger to be present and that's oftentimes not assumed to be the case, so I want to just repeat that. Intermittent explosive disorder does not require anger to be present. It doesn't mean that it isn't present. It could be and that does happen, but a person experiencing the sort of impulsive aggressive behavior may in fact not experience anger prior to the event.

So, it's something to look out for. It's something that requires further research. It's fairly infrequent, so prevalence rates aren't exactly clear. What is important is there is some new evidence that some of the inflammatory markers that are related to hard outcomes have been found to be higher in people with this diagnosis. That's C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, so definitely something that requires more scientific research.

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[bobisolano]

I explode only after repeated aggressions and I consider it my superpower, like the Hulk.
No laughing matter tho, I controlled it for almost 60 years but it saved me many times and "set people straight". Problem is, I am very polite and friendly and people tend to abuse it until I flip and they get scared.
If you feel the same, comment here.

[supersonkamei]

Yes one does not need to be angry when one experiences this disorder, there could a blast of anxiety first followed by anger eventually.... I have experienced the exact same thing, still need to consult the psychiatrist.

[siffler]

this needs addressed and identified asap, i'm the most laid back person i know, "nonchalant "i used to be called, i've lost 3 wives and 4 daughters (out of my life) through a few second burst of rage during an argument with physical assaults to my partners, to the point they wont answer texts or calls, the only way to describe it:

nagging, threats to leave, disrespect, the feeling inadequate and condescending building up and up, when it releases you remember the start of that feeling building up, then you black out, next thing you know you're handcuffed and in the back of a car,

aftermath is so unfair because you refuse to believe what's just happened, then the list of offenses you did during the episode

i've moved away from it all now, i live in a flat single and don't date or pursue relationships any more and have developed agoraphobia through fear of hurting people i love but dealing with ptsd because of the damage i did to my families, all three wives keep in touch with each other now,

i cry every single day and don't watch movies or tv for reminders i did with my kids, tried to end it a few times, but learnt to deal with my own company and slowly recovering from the trauma

[ghost]

I wasn't diagnosed, but I have something very similar. The only difference is that I can sometimes control the episodes (it's a world of hurt) and it's much more frequent (like once or twice a week)

[tribdrawsnear]

I was diagnosed with this. I thought it was fake. I guess not. I'm a pretty mellow n chill guy 2. Wow I thought she made this term up.

[timgora]

I haven’t been diagnosed with this but I feel like I’ve always had IED.. I’m a very empathetic person but I get violently angry whenever someone disrespects me, even over something small like manners. What helps me the most to deal with it is by going to the gym or running, especially when I’m at my angriest.

[nancyoffenhiser]

You can't tell me that some psychiatrists didn't come up with the Name to fit a term of war I.E.D! That's exactly what it's like to have to deal with this disorder in a person or client..it's like a bomb goes off!
It's a hard diagnosis to live with for all concerned. When you realize that anger DOES NOT have to be present, then that takes " You" out of the equation and you can be more empathetic.

[MythopoeicNavid]

It probably is compounded with other anxiety disorders including OCD. Perhaps due to chemical imbalances.

[sikandarhabib]

I've had this for as long as I can remember now shits ruining my life recent alot though I keep lashing out at loved ones for no reason this stuff is ruining my life badly

[daminrossi]

There should be IED support group this just not normal anger.I have damage property many times.I remember one time in 2006 I slam punch a brick wall over and over to the point after wards my hand was swalloen and had multiple bruis on it.At the time I felt nothing.Like today when my head phones weren't working it took me great restart not to put a foot though my smart TV.I have stuffed a a relationship with my younger sister all she has seen of me is this angry violent threatening guy.This is what she has seen of me growing up really don't blame for for hating me.I have put my self an my family a lot though this.I know I'm no professional but I would like to star a support group for Ied this not normal anger.I have destroyed laptops and TV 's though this.The thing is us IED people we live rage so we can understand each other.My head phones stop working and almost I could think murder.I want to punch some when my internet starts buffering. Not trying to generalize but people IED we don't feel anger we just feel rage.This why we should support each other.

[DelbyDank]

Yeah I have it. I have an episode once a month. Just smashed my brand-new iPad pro.
Usually I just punch my own face because it’s cheaper than breaking things

[tiatia]

Yoga mindfulness meditation Wim Hoff breathing exercises helps very much...

[bestever]

My son was diagnosed with this in 4th grade...

[laurieberry]

I thought this was my problem. I have anger. But I don’t want to hurt anyone. Or I worry that I get accused of wanting to. Then I get called paranoid.

[angiemaniaciskatingfan]

I have frequent anger episodes. I am concerned that I may have IED. Will the Lord forgive me for these?

[Miranda.]

I have angry outbursts.

I push every1 away .

[aanza]

Can anyone tell me about the disorder in which a person remain calm during whole month or two but after that become aggresive for 5_6 days untill he quarell with someone to release his anger or anyone knows a person like this

[johnlewisbrooks]

I have this and I can go from 0 200mph like that and I will SNATCH SOMEBODY UP!

[craigme]

Don't all women have this? Or should it be called cyclical disorder, happends monthly, hmmmm

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