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Cyclical Rage & Depression

Cyclical rage and depression are both characteristics of certain mood disorders. Medications including antidepressants and mood stabilizers may help to treat depression and cyclical rage.

  1. Definition

    • Symptoms of depression may include prolonged periods of sadness, social withdrawal, lack of interest in pleasurable activities and suicidal behavior. Rage is an expression of anger that is inappropriate to the situation that caused the anger.

    Cyclical Rage

    • According to a 2003 article from PsychologyToday.com, anger generates cycles of rage. Mood disorders closely associated with depression, such as IED and bipolar disorder, may feature cyclical rage.

    IED

    • Intermittent explosive disorder (IED), which may also be called rage disorder, is characterized by inappropriate displays of rage that can be violent and destructive. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), those with IED are at increased risk of developing depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues.

    Considerations

    • According to the NIMH, those with IED may experience depression partly because of the stressful consequences of rage.

    Bipolar Disorder

    • Bipolar disorder features episodes of depression that alternate with manic episodes. Outbursts of rage may be a symptom of the recurring manic episodes. According to MindDisorders.com, those with IED also have high rates of bipolar disorder.

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