Reactions
Explosive reactions can be in what two kinds of forms?
Verbal and physical outbursts
What kind of living environment might cause IED?
Families with explosive behavior, verbal or physical abuse
Where can Explosive outbreaks cause problems?
At work or school
IED can influence what mental disorders?
ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder
What is one type of medication that can help with IED?
Prozac
What might happen during an outburst?
Shouting, physical fights, property damage, and threatening people and animals
When can Intermittent Explosive Disorder begin?
What factors play into IED?
Genetic and Environmental factors, and brain chemistry
What two treatments are usually implemented at the same time to help treat IED?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and medications
What lifestyle changes can help with IED?
What might some people feel after an outburst?
A sense of relief and tiredness
What other mental health conditions can result it IED?
Depression and anxiety
What is a risk factor that can affect the risk of IED?
Problems with alcohol and drugs
What two types of outbursts usually happen during IED?
High frequency, low intensity outbursts and low frequency, high intensity outburst
How does Cognitive-behavioral therapy help with IED?
Helps understand the condition and how to deal with it better
What might someone feel before an outburst?
Rage/irritability, shaking, chest tightness, and pounding heartbeat
How exactly is IED influenced by the brain?
Low serotonin production
Who is most likely to develop IED?
Young males under 40
Besides verbal outbreaks, destroying property, and threatening people, what can a person do during an outbreak of IED?
Road Rage
Medications can help do what to the brain? (hint: low levels of it)
Can help enhance and increase serotonin levels
How often do these outbursts occur?
often, or between weeks or months
What other conditions can raise the risk of IED?
antisocial personality disorder or borderline personality disorder
People with IED have a higher risk of what issues? (List at least 2)
Problems with relationships, Trouble at work/school, mood problems, Physical health, and self-harm
IED is diagnosed by the criteria of what Manual?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5 book)
What kinds of medication help with IED?
Antipsychotic, antianxiety, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers