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Intermittent explosive disorder (anger)

Intermittent explosive disorder is an impulse-control disorder characterized by the failure to resist aggressive impulses that result in serious assaultive acts or the destruction of property. Symptoms of intermittent explosive disorder include:
  • Episodes of anger that are grossly out of proportion to the provocation
  • Aggressive or destructive acts in the midst of anger, such as striking another person or breaking valuable objects
  • Remorse, regret, or embarrassment resulting from aggressive or destructive episodes of anger

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Find out if you show symptoms of intermittent explosive disorder (anger) by taking our free online survey or reading the full DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (anger), get free information and advice from the Mindsite community by reading original articles or asking a question.