Facts
What is the main goal of treatment?
Remission or less severe bouts
Do doctors know why IED occurs completely?
No, but they know some of the reasoning behind some of it
What's the best form of therapy to treat the disorder?
Talk therapy
What is the proper name of Talk Therapy?
Psychotherapy
The time a bout of IED usually lasts
30 minutes
Percentage for the amount of people with IED who have another mental health disorder
80%
The part of the brain that is affected by IED
Amygdala
To be diagnosed, how should ones reaction be to situations that aren't technically worth the rage?
What are the specific techniques practiced at therapy to help with IED?
Cognitive restructuring, Relaxation training, Coping skills training, Relapse prevention
Bouts affect a certain area of the body
Heart and Chest
How often should you see a healthcare provider if you have IED?
Regularly if more severe
What tool did they use to look at someone's brain to check for IED?
Brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)
How old must you be to get legitimately diagnosed?
At least 6 years old
What are one of the five specific types of medication types prescribed to treat the disorder mentioned in the article?
Fluoxetine, phenytoin, lithium, oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine
The feeling after a bout
Relief
What gender is more likely to have IED?
Males
What rough percentage of Genetic Factors affect the probability of someone having IED?
44% to 72%
What may you feel after a bout?
Embarassment and regret/Relief
What form of therapy is used to treat I.E.D?
Talk therapy(psychotherapy)
Most common behavior during I.E.D
Physical violence
The substance people with IED typically have a liking for
Alcohol
The main environmental factor
Abuse in childhood
The energy level of someone before a bout of rage
High
What are I.E.D therapy sessions focused towards?
Changing thoughts related to anger/aggression.
The result of a bout
Damage to property and harsh relationships