Attack - Rage

An Unrecognized Symptom of Bipolar Disorder: Rage - ADAA.org

: Never pull over or follow someone off the road to resolve a conflict. If you are being followed, drive to a safe, public place or a police station.

: The students were filled with panic and fear for their lives as they called 911. This story serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a "rage circuit" can be triggered, turning a mundane interaction into a life-threatening emergency. The Internal Battle: Living with "Bipolar Rage" Rage Attack

A "rage attack" is often described as a "brief madness" where a sudden, explosive loss of self-control overpowers judgment. Here are two useful stories that highlight different facets of this phenomenon—from the terrifying consequences of externalized rage to the internal struggle of managing it.

: The other driver’s temper exploded "in the blink of an eye". The aggressor began following the students, repeatedly slamming their car into theirs at high speeds and threatening to shoot them. An Unrecognized Symptom of Bipolar Disorder: Rage - ADAA

: If you feel threatened, call 911 immediately.

: An individual describes living with unrecognized rage as a symptom of bipolar disorder, struggling for months to maintain a facade of being "okay" while feeling themselves "slipping beneath the undertow". This story serves as a stark reminder of

: It was only through the "relentless pursuit" of their family that they finally sought help from a psychiatrist.