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bausch · 02-09-2008, 07:55 AM

Studies show that at least 1,500 people are injured or killed in road rage incidents each year.

Psychiatrists have an actual name for the kind of seething rage that goes beyond the speeding, tailgating, honking, or passing on the right that many aggressive drivers regularly do when they drive. People who experience road rage so violent that it leads to an assault against another driver, passenger, or car may be suffering from "intermittent explosive disorder" (IED), according to a report in the June 2006 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. This disorder may affect up to 7 percent of the population, or about 16 million Americans over their lifetimes, according to the authors. This disease -- the psychiatric disorder most closely linked to impulsive violence -- usually begins in childhood or adolescence and includes repeated aggressive outbursts involving property destruction and/or injury over many years.

Many cases of road rage occur when these perpetrators are going through some kind of emotional crisis, such as losing a job or girlfriend, going through a divorce, or suffering from an injury or illness, according to the AAA foundation.

Certainly, there are cases of mild-mannered people who fly off the handle on the highway after a particularly bad day at the office, however. (Remember Michael Douglas in the movie Falling Down?). Hundreds of motorists who have abruptly snapped and attacked other drivers, in fact, are successful men and women with no prior history of crime, violence, or alcohol or drug abuse. They come from all classes, races, religions, and ages, and some are women and older men. Oscar winner Jack Nicholson, for example, was 57 when he jumped out of his car at a red light in a Los Angeles suburb and used his 3-iron golf club to bash in the windshield of a Mercedes that he said had cut him off.

• Listen to music or books on tape while you drive.
• Don't have unreasonable expectations about how long it will take you to get somewhere. Give yourself plenty of time, and try to plan your route to avoid major congestion.
• Consider changing your schedule to avoid the worst traffic.
• Before going somewhere, check to make sure you have water, a window cloth, and sunglasses accessible.
• Don't get into your car when you are angry or overtired. If you're upset about something, take a few minutes to wind down before hitting the road.
• If you're taking a long trip, get out and stretch your legs when you take a break.
• Try to relax and make yourself comfortable when stuck in traffic. Roll down the windows or turn up the air conditioning, unclench your teeth, and breathe deeply. Finally, relax your grip on the steering wheel.
• If it's out of your control, just resign yourself to being late.
• Use public transportation! If it's available where you live, why not relax and read a book on the bus, train, or streetcar instead of fighting traffic?

02-09-2008, 07:55 AM
bausch Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,017	Studies show that at least 1,500 people are injured or killed in road rage incidents each year. Psychiatrists have an actual name for the kind of seething rage that goes beyond the speeding, tailgating, honking, or passing on the right that many aggressive drivers regularly do when they drive. People who experience road rage so violent that it leads to an assault against another driver, passenger, or car may be suffering from "intermittent explosive disorder" (IED), according to a report in the June 2006 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. This disorder may affect up to 7 percent of the population, or about 16 million Americans over their lifetimes, according to the authors. This disease -- the psychiatric disorder most closely linked to impulsive violence -- usually begins in childhood or adolescence and includes repeated aggressive outbursts involving property destruction and/or injury over many years. Many cases of road rage occur when these perpetrators are going through some kind of emotional crisis, such as losing a job or girlfriend, going through a divorce, or suffering from an injury or illness, according to the AAA foundation. Certainly, there are cases of mild-mannered people who fly off the handle on the highway after a particularly bad day at the office, however. (Remember Michael Douglas in the movie Falling Down?). Hundreds of motorists who have abruptly snapped and attacked other drivers, in fact, are successful men and women with no prior history of crime, violence, or alcohol or drug abuse. They come from all classes, races, religions, and ages, and some are women and older men. Oscar winner Jack Nicholson, for example, was 57 when he jumped out of his car at a red light in a Los Angeles suburb and used his 3-iron golf club to bash in the windshield of a Mercedes that he said had cut him off. • Listen to music or books on tape while you drive. • Don't have unreasonable expectations about how long it will take you to get somewhere. Give yourself plenty of time, and try to plan your route to avoid major congestion. • Consider changing your schedule to avoid the worst traffic. • Before going somewhere, check to make sure you have water, a window cloth, and sunglasses accessible. • Don't get into your car when you are angry or overtired. If you're upset about something, take a few minutes to wind down before hitting the road. • If you're taking a long trip, get out and stretch your legs when you take a break. • Try to relax and make yourself comfortable when stuck in traffic. Roll down the windows or turn up the air conditioning, unclench your teeth, and breathe deeply. Finally, relax your grip on the steering wheel. • If it's out of your control, just resign yourself to being late. • Use public transportation! If it's available where you live, why not relax and read a book on the bus, train, or streetcar instead of fighting traffic?