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By Mayo Clinic staffThe violent behavior that's part of intermittent explosive disorder is not always directed at others. People with this condition are also at significantly increased risk of harming themselves, either with intentional injuries or suicide attempts.
A study in the journal Psychiatry Research found that 16 percent of those with intermittent explosive disorder had engaged in acts of self-aggression. More than 12 percent of people in the study reported that they had attempted suicide. Those who were also addicted to drugs or had another serious mental disorder, such as depression, were at greatest risk of harming themselves.
Other complications of intermittent explosive disorder may include job loss, school suspension, divorce, auto accidents or incarceration.
