Occasional Outburst
Posted : admin On 7/11/2022This blog is one of them words that I deeply wish someone had told me earlier on in life. Life is temporary – we all know this. Though the fact that it is temporary is what gives it its sweetness. The temporary moments, the temporary opportunities, the temporary feelings.. seriously, it’s the temporariness that gives it a flavour.
A lesson that I learned, is to not linger in something for longer than you should. Perhaps when you hit your peak, you then know it’s a good time to embark on a new chapter. “If you want a happy ending,” actor Orson Welles wrote, “that depends, of course, on where you decide to stop your story”. There have been other times where I lingered in chapters for too long, that now, I rarely look back at them with such fondness.
Note: Although his outbursts are frightening, Kyle has never struck either Ora or Amy. The situation: Ora, the 11-year-old daughter of Amy and Kyle, had the lead part in the after-school ballet. Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet (An Occasional Outburst) (No. 7) Paperback – January 1, 2000 by James Grant, Gavin; Link, Kelly; Ford, Jeffrey; Klages, Ellen; Sallis (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions.
Change is good, but this is not to say keep on bouncing between places, jobs, and people. But rather, to welcome new chapters with open arms, at the righttime. So when you reminisce over old chapters, don’t be dishearted they’re over, but know that the reason they still hold their sweetness is because they were temporary. Thus, be grateful for having had just enough time to cherish and appreciate such memories, and look forward to what is yet to come.
Looking back at my University experience used to dishearten me a little, because it was such an optimal time, full of precious memories and poeple that I missed deeply. But I soon realised, my fondness for such memories is because they were just brief enough. If I had dwelled in there any longer, it wouldn’t have been the same.
All good things come to an end, and they are good because they came to an end.. at a peak time.
I truly believe that there are far better things ahead than any we leave behind. So, cheers to the non-permanent life experiences that shaped who we are, and cheers to what is yet to come.
Deema.
Even the most even-tempered person loses their cool every once in a while, but when does the occasional outburst become a sign you have intermittent explosive disorder? Although it may affect up to seven percent of the adult population, it's little-known outside of the psychological community; in fact, unless you've received the diagnosis or have an interest in psychology, this may be the first you've heard of the term.
Of course, this raises the question of what constitutes intermittent explosive disorder in the first place. Essentially, it's exactly what it sounds like: People with the disorder have uncontrollable, impulsive 'explosions' of anger or aggression that may be distressing to themselves or others. According to Psych Central, those with the disorder may experience a sense of relief after an episode, followed by remorse or embarrassment. It's important to note that this is a disorder, not just an example of someone with a quick temper — one of the fundamental aspects of the disorder is the totally disproportionate response. It's less 'cursing at someone who cut you off while driving,' and more 'chasing down and physically attacking them.'
Needless to say, intermittent explosive disorder can have a devastating effect on people's life; maintaining relationships and employment can be nigh impossible when you're never sure when you'll have another outburst. Again, intermittent explosive disorder doesn't mean you have a hasty temper; it's a real disorder with real consequences. The following list of symptoms is no replacement for a diagnosis, but if many of them sound familiar, it could be an indication to get professional help.
1. You Feel Like You Can't Control Your Anger
As discussed above, people with intermittent explosive disorder experience uncontrollable outbursts of aggression. According to Psych Central, some describe their outbursts as 'spells' or 'episodes,' in that the anger comes on without warning and leaves just as suddenly.
2. You've Had Multiple Outbursts
One of the most important criteria for the disorder is the frequency of the episodes. A few isolated incidents over the course of a lifetime isn't enough for a diagnosis; rather, people with the disorder have to experience at least two outbursts a week for at least three months to receive a diagnosis, although they can certainly occur more frequently.
3. The Episodes Are Disproportionate Or Totally Unprovoked
The frequency of the episodes isn't the only aspect that takes someone's anger into disordered territory. The episodes themselves must be totally disproportionate to whatever provocation set them off, and they aren't caused by any specific triggers, which may indicate a different disorder at play.
4. You've Caused Property Damage
These outbursts are so aggressive that they frequently result in property damage. In fact, it was only recently that verbal and non-injurious physical aggression (think yelling or punching a wall) were added as possible criteria in the DSM.
5. You Have Actual Road Rage
Road rage has been the subject of stand-up comedy for decades, but when you have intermittent explosive disorder, it's a serious problem.
6. Your Thoughts Race During An Episode
As part of the uncontrollable nature of their episodes, people with intermittent explosive disorder sometimes find their thoughts racing when they get angry. Alternatively, they may experience temporary emotional detachment.
7. Your Outbursts Aren't Caused By Another Disorder
Intermittent explosive disorder is hardly the only disorder characterized by extreme anger. Although it may be exacerbated by or even lead to the development of other disorders, intermittent explosive disorder isn't diagnosed until the possibility of other causes has been ruled out.
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