Property Damage
The deliberate destruction of objects during emotional escalation — typically during rage episodes — reflecting severe impulse control failure or extreme emotional dysregulation.
Quick answer
Property damage as a behavioural symptom describes the deliberate destruction of objects — typically during extreme emotional arousal — as an expression of rage, distress, or loss of impulse control. Not a standalone clinical diagnosis; ICD-10: F63.8 (intermittent explosive disorder), F91 (conduct disorder); ICD-11: 6C70.1. Associated with emotional dysregulation, intermittent explosive disorder, and severe stress states.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Children or adults describe smashing objects, punching walls, or destroying items during episodes of intense frustration or rage — often followed by shame, regret, and distress.
What is Property Damage?
The deliberate destruction of objects during emotional escalation — typically during rage episodes — reflecting severe impulse control failure or extreme emotional dysregulation.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Property Damage, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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What You Can Do Now
Self-directed strategies that may support Property Damage alongside professional care.
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