a. Intermittent Explosive Disorder – Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is defined as recurrent outbursts of disproportionate anger that are likely to cause damage to oneself or others. People with IED often feel ashamed or embarrassed about their outbursts, but they rarely regret them. IED is often accompanied by other disorders, such as anxiety or depression, and it is much more likely to appear in people who have experienced trauma or abuse in the past. There are many warning signs of an IED, including feeling like one’s temper is out of control and being constantly on edge or irritable. Other warning signs include engaging in destructive behaviors that seem out of proportion to the cause and making rash decisions that are likely to have negative consequences.

b. Reactive Attachment Disorder – Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a rare disorder that develops in children who have suffered from extreme and consistent neglect. RAD is characterized by a complete inability to form healthy and appropriate attachments to others, even to their caregivers. RAD is a complicated disorder that is often misdiagnosed, but it can be easily identified by its distinctive signs and symptoms. If your child is showing signs of RAD, they will probably be mischievous and uncooperative, and they may even act out violently. They will also likely avoid eye contact and physical affection, even from their caregivers. RAD can be treated with time and patience, and it is easily identifiable because it will manifest the same way in all of the child’s relationships.

c. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a fear response triggered by past trauma that often leads to anxiety. PTSD is most often seen in people who have experienced extreme trauma, such as abuse or combat, but it can also develop after a crippling accident or natural disaster. PTSD is characterized by re-experiencing the trauma over and over again, avoidance, and an increase in anxiety. If you’ve experienced trauma in the past and are showing signs of PTSD, you will likely experience these symptoms during times of high stress or when you are reminded of your trauma. PTSD can be treated and controlled with time and patience, but it can only be properly diagnosed if all other conditions have been ruled out.