Warning Indicators Of Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Physical Altercations

Physical altercations are a common component of intermittent explosive disorder. These may involve self-directed physical behaviors like smashing things or punching walls. However, they also often involve other people. Sometimes the episodes will result in domestic violence through pushing, shoving, or slapping. There may also be physical fights with both loved ones and strangers. The individual may feel remorse following the physical altercation, once they've 'come down' from the episode. But there's also often a sense of tiredness and relief when the emotions have run their course. Physical violence has a lasting psychological impact on the individuals who endure it, and the relationship between the two might never recover fully. On top of this, physical violence can lead to legal repercussions like lawsuits, assault charges, domestic violence charges, or other violent crimes with serious prison penalties.

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