IED is one of the DSM-5 Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders. IED is characterized by impulsive and aggressive outbursts, which are usually not premeditated. These outbursts can be in form of verbal and/or physical aggression and can lead to very disruptive behavior.
When getting angry people with the intermittent explosive disorder rarely can control themselves. During anger outbursts, they usually are shouting, hitting or breaking objects. Bursting with anger, they frequently engage in physical fights. Apart from their sudden anger outbursts, they are usually not so irritable and aggressive people. Nevertheless, those anger outbursts often affect negatively my relationships.
This online self-test is based on the diagnostic criteria for Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). If your test result indicates that you may have symptoms of Intermittent Explosive Disorder, you will need further evaluation to confirm the diagnosis.
Intermittent explosive disorder is most often diagnosed with depressive disorder, substance use, and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder may also be comorbid with intermittent explosive disorder.
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