What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder And Could My Child Have It?

Angry And Irritable Mood Symptoms

Children who have operation defiant disorder go from calm and rational to out of control with rage and anger in a matter of seconds. They also get easily annoyed by others and appear to have no patience with anyone else. Children with ODD are also commonly filled with anger and resentful behavior for no apparent reason. It is also important to note they also experience these symptoms quite frequently. For instance, occasionally losing their temper or being in an irritable mood does not indicate the child has oppositional defiant disorder.

Continue reading for ODD symptoms falling under the vindictive category.

Vindictive Symptoms

A vindictive child has no respect for authority, the feelings of others, or even self-respect. They don't make friends easily and are often labeled problematic at school and by other caregivers, children, and parents who have no medical background. They are frequently spiteful and tend not to exhibit signs of remorse for their behavior. The medical requirement for these symptoms to indicate oppositional defiant disorder is the child in question must perform a minimum of two vindictive acts in a timespan of six months, though most patients will perform far more than that in a shorter period.

Continue reading for the argumentative and defiant behavior symptoms of ODD.