Question 1

how to handle an adult's temper tantrums. or is it dv?

Accepted Answer

What is DV???: Temper tantrums like this are caused by ingesion of sugary soft drinks, often caffeinated, and "junk"in general. They disturb biochemical mechanisms in the part of the brain where we generate emotional reflexes. The emotions become exaggerated and out of control. Anger may be associated with violence and may well be dangerous to others.

Question 2

what is the best way to handle an adult's temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

Temper tantrums: Adults with temper tantrums need to attend anger management classes. Psychotherapy should be part of the mangement as well.

Question 3

what should i say to someone with destructive and violent temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

Not much at the time: It depends on your relationship with the person and how destructive and violent the temper tantrums are.  Generally, i would not recommend saying anything to a person who is destructive and violent.  Instead, i would focus on staying safe by leaving the area and/or calling 911.  It's best to suggest that a loved one get professional help during a calm and pleasant period. Stay safe yourself.

Question 4

can you tell me how to stop acting like a spoilt adult with temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

Seek help: If you are aware that you are doing what you describe, then you are steps along to stopping  it.  Now you need rot find a mental health professional to help you on the journey to recovery.

Question 5

adult temper tantrums? rage? anger? who can help someone with them and not inform authorities?

Accepted Answer

Seek Tx: Usually information you provide during treatment stays confidential. However, there are some limits to confidentiality with being in danger to yourself or others are some of them. If you feel you cannot control your sx anymore, either dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Otherwise, you might want to consider making an appointment with psychiatrist and psychologist to start your treatment.

Question 6

can you have your daughter committed to an institution if she is violent in her temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Laws differ in different places, but where I am a person can not be forcibly hospitalized unless they present an imminent danger to themselves or others.  People are not hospitalized, nor should they be, for throwing themselves on the floor, kicking and screaming, which is usually what is meant by "temper tantrum."  people who have self control issues might benefit from counselling.

Question 7

2 adult sisters who are bipolar constantly argue with everyone,have temper tantrums, make threats to leave. unfortunately, will stay 1 mo. strategy?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric consult: good time for a family intervention with a trained counselor or psychotherapist/psychiatrist.

Question 8

what causes temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

Read on: If  it is the two year old it is the inability to express their needs, as well as it is the developmental time when the self is taking over ignoring all but their own need. I guess it's the same etiology for teens and all ages.

Question 9

what causes temper tantrums in kids?

Accepted Answer

See below: Temper tantrums are an immature response to anger and frustration. Children may respond this way when they have limits placed on a particular behavior.

Question 10

is it ok for teen boys to have temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

NO !: Temper tantrums are normal only in infants. I have seen a teenage boy dive through a plate glass window when reprimanded. Many kick doors and walls and the overwhelming reason for it is dietary mayhem.I have published this in the medica literature and have suggested that school shootings and vandalism are related to high calorie malnutrition, i.e. Junk foods, particularly sweet caffeinated drinks.

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2 adult sisters who are bipolar constantly argue with everyone,have temper tantrums, make threats to leave. unfortunately, will stay 1 mo. strategy?

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