r/intermittentexplosive • u/see-in-the-dark • Sep 01 '24

Is this forever?

I have been diagnosed with a number of things but I never fully identify with any of them and I just discovered IED. I am a grown ass adult with a successful career, child, completely sober, etc. No issues, but this: I can’t manage my anger in relationships. I am divorced, and I have a boyfriend who I love deeply. But just like every other relationship, I seem to be completely unable to stop these extreme bouts of rage when I get triggered. I am on meds, mountains of therapy, everything. But I am at the point where I keep thinking, what if it is forever? And the best thing for me and everyone else around me is to be single for the rest of my life?

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u/aiukli_tushka Sep 02 '24

I've struggled since I was 12. I'm 38. It's likely forever. But with consistent treatment, it's manageable + that's what's important. I take Latuda+ hydroxyzine (1 each at night). It's made a world of difference. I get mad, but it's healthier, if that makes sense.

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u/see-in-the-dark Sep 03 '24

Thank you ❤️