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What Causes My Uncontrollable Anger Outburst?

i have outbursts of anger. i cant control myself and i just want to know if theres a name for it. i dont know how to explain to my personal doctor. it scares me how bad it gets sometimes but when im upset my anger feels justified but afterwords i feel embarrassed and sad. what is wrong with me?
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Sudden anger outburst is common finding in a number of individuals. But if the outbursts cause significant dysfunction in social and occupational functioning then it needs attention. Such symptoms can occur due to Impulse Control Disorder. This is a type of disorder in which significant anger outbursts and episodes of violence occur in individual. There is no need to hesitate to consult a psychiatrist.
Visit a psychiatrist and explain your symptoms. Medicines like mood stabilisers as Sodium valproate are used to calm down the individual.
Psychological treatment for anger management is also useful.

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What Causes My Uncontrollable Anger Outburst?

Hello Welcome to HCM Sudden anger outburst is common finding in a number of individuals. But if the outbursts cause significant dysfunction in social and occupational functioning then it needs attention. Such symptoms can occur due to Impulse Control Disorder. This is a type of disorder in which significant anger outbursts and episodes of violence occur in individual. There is no need to hesitate to consult a psychiatrist. Visit a psychiatrist and explain your symptoms. Medicines like mood stabilisers as Sodium valproate are used to calm down the individual. Psychological treatment for anger management is also useful. Thanks, hope this helps you.