Intermittent Explosive Disorder Test

1. Once I am upset, I can’t easily shift my attention away from what triggered me.

2. After an outburst, I feel strong regret about what I said or did.

3. My anger goes from mild to intense very quickly.

4. I have lost friends or been cut off by someone because of my anger outbursts.

5. I often say or do things in anger that I did not intend to do.

6. My outbursts have led to financial problems (fines, fees, lost income, costly repairs, impulsive spending while angry).

7. My anger outbursts tend to happen in clusters (several episodes in a short period).

8. I struggle to de-escalate once a disagreement starts.

9. When I feel provoked, I act before I have time to think.

10. My outbursts have caused ongoing tension at home (walking on eggshells, frequent arguments, fear of triggering me).

11. When I am angry, pausing to cool off feels nearly impossible.

12. I have sudden bursts of anger that happen ""out of the blue"" (even if something small set it off).

13. I feel shame or embarrassment after my anger episodes.

14. I feel like my temper has a “switch” that flips and is hard to turn off.

15. My outbursts have led to yelling, insults, or hurtful language that I later wished I could take back.

16. I have had anger outbursts that involved road rage (yelling, gestures, tailgating, getting out of the car).

17. In the past 12 months, I have had repeated episodes of losing my temper.

18. Over the past year, my anger outbursts have been a recurring pattern rather than isolated incidents.

19. I frequently have to apologize because of an angry outburst.

20. When I’m angry, I find it hard to stop myself from sending texts/calls/messages I later regret.

21. My outbursts have caused problems with neighbors, strangers, or people in public settings (stores, traffic, events).

22. In the past 3 months, I have had multiple days where I snapped at someone (yelled, insulted, or raged).

23. I have anger outbursts more than once a week.

24. I have threatened someone during an anger outburst (verbally or by my actions).

25. In the moment, it feels like my anger is controlling me rather than the other way around.

26. Compared with most people I know, I lose my temper more frequently.

27. Even when I try to stay calm, I still end up having anger outbursts.

28. I have to actively avoid situations because I expect I might have an anger outburst.

29. My outbursts have negatively affected my job performance or workplace reputation.

30. During conflicts, I find it hard to keep my reactions proportional to the situation.

31. I have days where I lose my temper more than once.

32. I have had disciplinary action at work or school (warning, write-up, suspension) related to my anger.

33. My outbursts have led to broken or damaged property (doors, phones, walls, objects).

34. My outbursts have damaged or strained important relationships (family, partner, friends).

35. When I start to feel angry, I struggle to use coping strategies (like breathing or walking away) in time.

36. Small annoyances can build quickly until I feel like I might explode.

37. I have difficulty stopping myself from raising my voice when I’m angry.

38. I have anger outbursts with family members.

39. I have had police involvement, legal trouble, or threats of legal action because of my behavior during an outburst.

40. Even when I know I should stop, I keep escalating an argument.

41. When I start getting irritated, I often keep pushing the issue instead of letting it go.

42. I avoid certain people or situations because I worry I might have an outburst and cause problems.

43. If someone says the wrong thing, I can “snap” before I realize it.

44. Minor frustrations (traffic, delays, mistakes) trigger angry reactions from me.

45. Someone close to me has asked me to get help or change my behavior because of my anger outbursts.

46. I have quit a job, dropped a class, or avoided responsibilities because of conflicts linked to my outbursts.

47. My outbursts have made me feel unsafe in my own behavior (like I might do something I’ll deeply regret).

48. I have apologized or tried to make amends because of my outbursts.

49. Once I start getting angry, it is hard for me to slow down or calm myself.

50. I have repeated episodes where I yell or shout when frustrated.

51. When I’m angry, I feel driven to “win” the argument even if it makes things worse.

52. I have had repeated incidents where my anger escalated into shouting or cursing.

53. I slam doors, throw things, or hit objects when angry.

54. When I am angry, I struggle to choose my words carefully.

55. I get into yelling arguments because I lose my temper.

56. I have trouble stopping myself from making threats or harsh statements when I’m angry.

57. After an outburst, it takes me a long time to repair the relationship or situation (hours, days, or longer).

58. When I feel criticized, I often have an angry outburst.

59. In the last month, I have had at least one anger outburst.

60. In the heat of the moment, I have trouble considering consequences before reacting.

61. I have felt the need to hide, downplay, or lie about what happened during an outburst to avoid consequences.

62. I have missed work/school or social commitments because of the fallout from an outburst (conflict, embarrassment, exhaustion).

63. I have had physical aggression during anger outbursts (e.g., pushing, grabbing, hitting), even if it did not cause injury.

64. If I try to calm down while angry, it usually doesn’t work until the anger “burns out.”

65. I have had to replace or pay for things damaged during an outburst.

66. After an outburst, I feel emotionally drained or “crashed” for hours or longer.

67. I have had ongoing grudges, broken trust, or long-term conflict because of things I did during an outburst.

68. I have weeks where my anger feels like it ""boils over"" more than one time.

69. I have anger outbursts with romantic partners or close friends.

70. My outbursts have interfered with my ability to parent or care for others (e.g., being harsh, scaring them, losing patience).

71. I say things in anger that I would not normally say.

72. After an outburst, I replay what happened over and over in my mind and feel upset with myself.

73. If I’m frustrated, I feel a strong urge to release it immediately.

74. When I feel disrespected, I have trouble holding back my reaction.

75. I have had relationship ultimatums or threats of breakup/separation due to my outbursts.

76. I have anger outbursts at work, school, or in public (e.g., coworkers, strangers, customer service).

77. In the past 6 months, there have been multiple times when I broke or damaged something during an outburst (even if minor).