EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 3 MIN
301 Intermittent Explosive Disorder
from Truth Untangled · host Bob Anders, Ph.D.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mental health condition marked by sudden episodes of intense anger and aggression that are disproportionate to the situation. These outbursts are impulsive, not premeditated, and can involve verbal rage, physical violence, or destruction of property. Though brief, they often lead to severe personal, social, and legal consequences. IED is formally recognized in the DSM-5, which outlines criteria including frequent verbal aggression or three physical outbursts over a year, beginning as early as age six.
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Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mental health condition marked by sudden episodes of intense anger and aggression that are disproportionate to the situation. These outbursts are impulsive, not premeditated, and can involve verbal rage, physical violence, or destruction of property. Though brief, they often lead to severe personal, social, and legal consequences. IED is formally recognized in the DSM-5, which outlines criteria including frequent verbal aggression or three physical outbursts over a year, beginning as early as age six.
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