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Rage attacks are sudden, intense outbursts of anger that seem out of proportion to the situation. They’re different from a person’s usual behavior and may involve urges to act violently. Rage attacks can be scary and confusing for both the person experiencing them and those around them.
What causes rage attacks?
Rage attacks can be triggered by various factors, including stress, frustration, unresolved conflicts, underlying mental health conditions like bipolar disorder or intermittent explosive disorder, or neurological conditions like epilepsy or traumatic brain injury.
What are the symptoms of a rage attack?
Symptoms may include yelling, screaming, physical violence, destruction of property, rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and feelings of intense anger or irritability.
How can rage attacks be managed?
Managing rage attacks involves identifying triggers, developing coping strategies like deep breathing exercises or mindfulness techniques, seeking therapy or counseling, and possibly medication management under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Is there help available for individuals experiencing rage attacks?
Rage attacks, clinically referred to as explosive outbursts, are episodes of sudden, intense, and uncontrolled anger that appear disproportionate to the inciting event. These outbursts deviate from an individual’s baseline demeanor and may encompass aggressive impulses directed towards the self, others, or objects. Rage attacks are a symptom associated with various neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health disorders, and neurological conditions.
Several neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions may involve rage attacks as a symptom, including:
| Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | Kids with ASD may have meltdowns triggered by sensory overload, changes in routine, or communication frustrations. |
| Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Impulsivity and emotional dysregulation in ADHD can lead to angry outbursts. |
| Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) | Frequent anger, irritability, and defiance are hallmarks of ODD. |
| Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) | IED involves repeated, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts. |
It’s important to remember that not all kids with these conditions will experience rage attacks, and rage attacks can also occur outside of these conditions.
