Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind
usu. ~ふれたsee 気が狂う
誰かがペンとかクリップのことで神経質になってきたら、それは気が触れ出したという立派な前触れである。When someone becomes neurotic about pens and paper clips, it's a sure sign they're cracking up.
Also written 気が触れる【きがふれる】