AlexRS Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-06/07/content_4657261.htm BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhuanet) -- A new study suggested that the symptoms marked by episodes of angry, potentially violent outbursts like those seen in road rage or spousal abuse are mental illness called intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The findings of the study, based on an analysis of 9,282 adults who participated in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication in America from 2001 to 2003, were released in the June issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry Monday. "If people think these explosive outbursts are just bad behavior, they are not thinking of it as a serious problem that can be treated," said Dr. Emil Coccaro, co-author of the study. People with IED overreact to certain situations with uncontrollable rage, experience a sense of relief during the angry outburst, and then feel remorse about their actions. "IED is characterized by explosive anger attacks that they can't control and are out of proportion to what is going on in their lives and that lead to physical assault or breaking things," the study said, "is strongly related to depression, anxiety and other mental-health problems." Not many people with IED are treated, it said. "They usually don't think they have a problem.” But there are effective treatments for IED: cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as the antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and mood stabilizers. Doctors in the United States believe 16 million Americans are affected by the disorder. Enditem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRS Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 People with IED overreact to certain situations with uncontrollable rage, experience a sense of relief during the angry outburst, and then feel remorse about their actions. "If people think these explosive outbursts are just bad behavior, they are not thinking of it as a serious problem that can be treated," said Dr. Emil Coccaro, co-author of the study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsbuck Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Improvised Explosive Device? Who would of known? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 But they like all others with disorders should learn to control that disorder, especially if it can negatively affect others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 crazy is no more. everything is a disorder. built in excuses i say. but what do i know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 There is NOTHING that you are now responsible for.. Its all something elses fault.. but don't fear as they will have a pill for that soon. AND, your fear is a disorder also so we can fix that too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I bet there's a drug for it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 And all these years I just thought everyone else was a dumbass. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I bet there's a drug for it too. There is. (antidepressants) AND I bet you the study was funded by a drug company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I bet there's a drug for it too. steroids? :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 crazy is no more. everything is a disorder. built in excuses i say. but what do i know. Which part of "it's a disorder that needs to be treated" do you disagree with? In fact, I'd say that the result of this study is that a behavior that used to be considered simply a personality problem, now is considered "crazy". I'd say the definition just expanded. (Waiting breathlessly for the first "not guilty of road rage by reason of insanity".) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 So this explains Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 So this explains Art Art needs no explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 another excuse to sell unneeded medication to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 another excuse to sell unneeded medication to the public at least the commercials will be funny. anyone seen the one for diapers for adolescent kids? hilarious. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Which part of "it's a disorder that needs to be treated" do you disagree with? In fact, I'd say that the result of this study is that a behavior that used to be considered simply a personality problem, now is considered "crazy". I'd say the definition just expanded. (Waiting breathlessly for the first "not guilty of road rage by reason of insanity".) well, if being a prick and/ or an ******* is a disorder, i guess i don't disagree with it. there's a pill for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 w00t I can now beat my wife and have an excuse!.. They'll assign a disorder to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 It's not all false info guys. **** my life is one angry episode after another. I have a woman who keeps me in check. But everyone else is fair game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 The problem is it's too legally problematic to beat down an idiot when he spouts off in an anger rage. Thus he learns he can get away with the behavior whenever he wants. I imagine if you act out in a rage, and then get your ass handed to you, you'll think twice before acting out the next time. A good ass whooping might be the best pill available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 The problem is it's too legally problematic to beat down an idiot when he spouts off in an anger rage. Thus he learns he can get away with the behavior whenever he wants. I imagine if you act out in a rage, and then get your ass handed to you, you'll think twice before acting out the next time. A good ass whooping might be the best pill available. You're absolutely right!!! Good luck giving me an ass whooping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I don't fit the study. I feel no remorse at all when beating down a guy who cuts me off in traffic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Pez's road rage is due to a lack of patience! No other reason! He hates to wait on or for anyone! I on the other hand drive like a southerner. It is very rare that I get annoyed with other drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 You're absolutely right!!! Good luck giving me an ass whooping! :kungfu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 80% of road rage can be cured by a 50% cutback on your sugar intake... The same road rage people have no problem driving down the shoulder of the road and then freaking out when you don't let them back in front of you... If you blow them a kiss they start punching the inside roof . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 WOW. So THAT'S what's wrong with me?!?!?!?! I always thought it was just a total lack of patience, a sever temper, and very little impulse control that was the cause of my road rage, sports rage, and other violent issues. I always used to think it was a personal shortcoming. Obviously I'm wrong. Now the next time the Red Sox screw something up and I blow a gasket and my roommates threaten to throw me out of the apartment for the evening, I can sue them for being discriminatory against me, since I obviously have a phychological issue and am not responsible for my words and actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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