Mission Connection has released a guide on therapeutic approaches for adults with intermittent explosive disorder (IED).
-- The organization’s latest resource details self-care strategies, evidence-based treatments, and medication options to help individuals and families who are affected by intermittent explosive disorder. Mission Connection also offers resources to individuals who require professional assistance in managing the condition.
More information is available at https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/mental-health/anger-issues/intermittent-explosive-disorder/
Research suggests that intermittent explosive disorder (IED) affects up to 16 million Americans. The condition is characterized by sudden, aggressive, and intense anger disproportionate to the triggering event. When left untreated, IED can negatively affect an individual's life by disrupting personal and professional relationships, leading to job instability and emotional distress for family members and possibly resulting in divorce between married individuals.
IED is clinically diagnosed under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 if physically and verbally aggressive outbursts occur twice a week for at least three months straight. These outbursts must be unpredictable and beyond the patient’s ability to control; the individual may also be at increased risk of inflicting bodily harm upon themselves and other people or destroying property, and they may even experience regret once the episode has subsided.
IED often co-occurs with depression, anxiety, or trauma, which is why psychotherapy is often recommended for the condition. In particular, Mission Connection’s guide highlights cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as an effective treatment for managing the disorder; this structured treatment helps patients recognize and address unhealthy thought patterns that lead to aggressive outbursts - through this process, they learn to identify triggers and improve communication and problem-solving skills.
Other nonmedical therapeutic approaches include relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing, to manage physical tension. Individuals may also be encouraged to develop coping skills to manage their anger and prevent relapses once formal treatment is over.
In addition to psychotherapy and self-care strategies, Mission Connection’s guide discusses medication as a complementary treatment. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac, may be beneficial for individuals whose IED is caused by abnormalities in neurotransmitters or differences in brain structure. Other medications, including anticonvulsants and mood regulators, may also be prescribed.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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