While it’s unclear whether a child can outgrow disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), as they develop they may less frequently exhibit some behaviors of DMDD, such as tantrums.
However, that does not mean that the emotional volatility behind those behaviors disappears. It may become internalized as anxiety or depression, and the tantrums may morph into interpersonal conflicts.
However, that does not mean that the emotional volatility behind those behaviors disappears. It may become internalized as anxiety or depression, and the tantrums may morph into interpersonal conflicts.
This 3-minute, online quiz can be used if you think your child is having emotional, attentional, or behavioral difficulties.