Impulse-control disorder
Impulse-Control Disorder
Impulse-control disorder (pronunciation: im-pulse con-trol dis-or-der) is a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity – failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse that may harm oneself or others.
Etymology
The term "Impulse-control disorder" is derived from the Latin word impulsus meaning "pushed against" and the Old French desordre meaning "lack of order".
Definition
Impulse-control disorders are conditions in which a person has trouble controlling emotions or behaviors. The behavior is not consistent with societal norms and may lead to distress for the person or others, or it may have negative consequences.
Types of Impulse-Control Disorders
There are several types of impulse-control disorders including:
- Kleptomania - the inability to resist urges to steal items that you generally don't need and that usually have little value.
- Pyromania - the uncontrollable impulse to start fires.
- Compulsive Gambling - the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life.
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder - repeated, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts.
- Trichotillomania - the compulsive urge to pull out (and in some cases, eat) your own hair.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on the specific type of impulse-control disorder, but some general symptoms may include:
- Inability to resist impulses.
- Feeling a sense of tension or arousal before committing the act.
- Feeling pleasure, gratification, or relief when committing the act.
- Feeling guilt or remorse afterwards.
Treatment
Treatment for impulse-control disorders typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and self-help techniques. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help individuals to identify and change patterns of behavior that lead to these disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Impulse-control disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Impulse-control disorder
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