Even the most even-tempered person loses their cool every once in a while, but when does the occasional outburst become a sign you have intermittent explosive disorder? Although it may affect up to ...

Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is one of the impulse control disorders, all of which are characterized by the person’s inability to resist a drive or an impulse to do something which harms the ...

A little-known mental disorder marked by episodes of unwarranted anger is more common than previously thought. Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) affects as many as 7.3 percent of adults -- 11.5 - ...

Do you know someone who redefines "bad temper"? If they can't seem to control their outbursts of anger, that might b a sign of intermittent explosive disorder (IED), an impulse-control disorder ...

Intermittent explosive disorder can begin young and last a lifetime. April 4, 2013— -- Throwing balls, kicking players, shouting gay slurs -- all of these outbursts caught on videotape of Rutgers ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a relative who fits the description of intermittent explosive disorder, which I recently read about. Could you please tell me what kind of therapy a person would need if ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My son’s doctor thinks he might have intermittent explosive disorder. I know my son has a bad temper, but I was surprised to hear that it might be a “disorder.” Can you tell me more ...

Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is an impulse-control disorder characterized by a failure to resist one’s aggressive impulses, which can lead to frequent “explosions”—incidents of verbal ...

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a psychiatric condition characterised by recurrent, sudden episodes of impulsive aggression that markedly exceed the normative responses to provoking ...

The individual typically complains of inner tension which builds up until the act is committed, and experiences relief or pleasure once it is done. First called “monomanies instinctives” by Jean ...