DMDD versus Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Intermittent explosive disorder repeated acts of aggressive violent behavior that result in rage, domestic abuse, destruction of property, or other temper tantrums. The kinds of aggressive outburst can be considered physical, verbal and non- destructive/ non-injurious physical aggression.
Individuals with intermittent explosive disorder may attack others causing bodily injury and property damage. They may also hurt themselves during the outbursts and after the episodes; they may feel remorse, regret or embarrassment. An individual needs to be at least 6 years old to be diagnosed.
Children with symptoms of intermittent explosive disorder present situations with severe outbursts similar to children with DMDD, but they don’t require the persistent disruption in mood between outbursts. Moreover, the intermittent explosive disorder needs show symptoms for only 3 months, in contrast to the 1 year requirement for DMDD. Consequently, the two diagnosis shouldn’t be made in the same child.
Individuals with intermittent explosive disorder may attack others causing bodily injury and property damage. They may also hurt themselves during the outbursts and after the episodes; they may feel remorse, regret or embarrassment. An individual needs to be at least 6 years old to be diagnosed.
Children with symptoms of intermittent explosive disorder present situations with severe outbursts similar to children with DMDD, but they don’t require the persistent disruption in mood between outbursts. Moreover, the intermittent explosive disorder needs show symptoms for only 3 months, in contrast to the 1 year requirement for DMDD. Consequently, the two diagnosis shouldn’t be made in the same child.