Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a psychological condition characterized by sporadic episodes of aggression, violence, and destructive behavior. It can be treated with therapy and medication, and is distinguished from other mood disorders by the presence of serious damage, disproportionate responses, and lack of explanation for the behavior. Treatment is important to prevent harm to oneself or others.
Anger disorder, more properly known as Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a psychological condition characterized by sporadic episodes of aggression, violence and destructive behavior. People with this disorder are unable to control themselves, erupting in anger often out of proportion to the event that triggered the anger. Like many psychological disorders, IED can be treated with the help of a psychological professional, but it must first be identified as a problem and diagnosed.
Three key things distinguish IED from other types of mood disorders that involve anger, such as bipolar disorder. The first is the presence of serious or serious material damage as a result of one or more explosive episodes. The second is the characteristic of responses that are disproportionate, and the third is the lack of another explanation for the behavior, such as the use of mood-altering medications or an existing mood disorder. People may also experience feelings of exhaustion, confusion, or distress after their explosive episodes, often compounded by guilt over their actions.
One could say that people with IEDs are just short tempered, but the disorder goes beyond that point. Most people with irritability and short temper have some control over their actions, and angry outbursts that result in serious injury or harm are unusual, thanks to self-control. Someone with anger disorder is actually unstable, lacking the ability to make choices that could prevent explosive events. A short-tempered person might snap at an irritating co-worker, for example, in an understandable if inappropriate emotional display, while someone with an IED might break a keyboard after making a typographical error.
Often, this condition is linked to mood disorders and antisocial personality disorders. It can be treated with the use of therapy to discuss the root causes of anger and to address those causes, often with psychotherapeutic sessions that include discussions about how to interpret information and control anger. Medications can also be used to address chemical imbalances in the brain that could be contributing to anger disorder.
Treatment of anger disorder is very important, because people with IED could potentially harm themselves or others in a fit of anger. They can also be scary to live with or work with, making psychological treatment beneficial to those interacting with the patient. Many treatments are highly effective, although sometimes a few sessions with different therapists are needed to find a good treatment approach, and therapy for IED usually also benefits the patient’s psychological health by addressing the underlying problems.
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