Intermittent explosive disorder involves repeated, sudden bouts of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts. The reactions are too extreme for the situation. Road rage, domestic abuse, throwing or breaking objects, or other temper tantrums may be symptoms of intermittent explosive disorder.
Does it still count if the outbursts are internal and only directed towards yourself?
It could also be built-up stress or a variety of other disorders, or a culmination of things
Yup, that’s how it is with my SO. Basically, lots of little things add up, and eventually it all comes out at once.
I process things a lot differently, and I’m still learning how to help them release some of the pressure before it builds up.