Impulse control disorder
Impulse Control Disorder
Impulse Control Disorder (pronunciation: im-pulse con-trol dis-or-der) is a group of psychiatric disorders characterized by the inability to resist impulses or urges, leading to harmful consequences to the individual or others.
Etymology
The term "Impulse Control Disorder" is derived from the Latin word "impulsus" meaning "pushed against" and the English word "control", combined with the Greek word "disorder" meaning "lack of order".
Definition
Impulse Control Disorder is a type of mental health disorder that is characterized by the repeated inability to refrain from performing an action that is harmful to oneself or others. This can include behaviors such as compulsive gambling, stealing, fire-setting, and episodes of intense anger.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Impulse Control Disorder can vary widely depending on the specific type of disorder, but they generally include:
- Difficulty resisting urges or impulses
- Feeling a sense of tension or arousal before committing the act
- Feeling pleasure, relief or gratification while committing the act
- Feeling guilt or remorse afterwards
Types
There are several types of Impulse Control Disorders, including:
- Kleptomania - the recurrent inability to resist urges to steal items that are not needed for personal use or monetary value.
- Pyromania - the recurrent failure to resist impulses to deliberately start fires.
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder - characterized by repeated episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts.
- Pathological Gambling - persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior.
- Trichotillomania - the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair.
Treatment
Treatment for Impulse Control Disorders typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and self-help techniques. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is often used to help individuals learn to identify and change thought patterns that lead to problematic behaviors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Impulse control disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Impulse control disorder
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