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As a clinical psychiatrist, I have encountered various mental health conditions throughout my career. One such condition that can have a significant impact on individuals and their relationships is Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). It is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms of IED to identify and address the condition effectively. In this blog post, I will discuss the common signs of IED and shed light on this often misunderstood disorder. Understanding Intermittent Explosive Disorder Intermittent Explosive Disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of impulsive, aggressive outbursts that are out of proportion to the provoking stimuli. These outbursts can include verbal or physical aggression and are often accompanied by feelings of anger, irritability, and rage. It is crucial to note that IED goes beyond ordinary anger or occasional temper tantrums and significantly affects an individual's daily functioning and relationships. Frequent Explosive Outbursts One o...

The amygdala is a small almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions. When the amygdala is activated, the body's immune system momentarily stops. Therefore, the body does not try to suppress them, which is rational from the standpoint of our primitive ancestors' brains. For instance, when a brown bear appears, the situation should last about 5 to 10 minutes, and the body stops all kinds of functions in that time. It is not a big deal to block these functions for 5 to 10 minutes. However, modern humans face situations that cannot be resolved in 5 to 10 minutes, and as a result, the amygdala of modern humans cannot maintain normal function, causing their brains to be in an abnormal state. Therefore, no matter what happens, they default to being irritated and angry. The Effect of the Amygdala on Emotions One important thing to note when the amygdala is activated is that it affects emotions. Emotional regulation is very important nowadays. Negat...