mental health: impulse control disorder

Mental Health

impulse control disorder

By recovery village

Understanding Impulse Control Disorder When it comes to understanding impulse control disorder, it can be challenging. It may be difficult for you to perceive that someone can't control their impulses and urges, but it's more common than you might think. An impulse disorder is defined as any condition where someone has urges to perform a behavior with negative outcomes. The urges are out of the person's control for the most part. For example, hair-pulling, eating disorders, and shopping or stealing compulsively (kleptomania) can all fall into the category of impulse control disorders. When someone has an impulse control disorder, they feel a sense of tension leading up to doing the harmful behavior. Once they do it, they feel a sense of pleasure or relief. After performing the behavior, the person will likely feel shame or regret. What causes an impulse control disorder? Researchers aren't entirely sure, but as with most mental health disorders, it's likely a combination of factors. Biological, psychologica & environmental. Additionally, there may be hormonal factors and brain structure components that play a role specifically.

Recognizing the Signs of Impulse Control Disorder While the specific signs of an impulse control disorder can vary depending on the specific disorder, some general signs include: Aggression or violence, Stealing, Lying, Engaging in risky behaviors , Impatience, Physical injuries or scars from either physical fights or impulsive physical behavior, Appearing to obsess over certain things, Irritability, Isolation, Emotional detachment

Ways you can help someone who has an impulse control disorder Be a social support system if and when your friend or loved one is ready to talk Don't take the person's aggression or behavior personally Encourage them to seek treatment, which may include a combination of medication and psychotherapy Help your friend or loved one find a support group. Think of ways to take their mind off their urges, such as going on a walk or attending a fitness class together

Helping a Child With Impulse Control If a child has problems with impulse control, it doesn't necessarily mean they have a disorder. Impulse control problems can be common with children as they're going through various stages of development. Impulse control issues can also be a symptom of disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some tips for helping a child with impulse control include: Teach them to identify and name their feelings. Helping kids understand their emotions can provide them with a framework to better manage them and their impulsivity. Ask your child to repeat directions after you give them. Teach your child to be a problem solver. Encourage them to go over what their plans are for solving a problem before they take any action. Structure and consistency can be helpful for children who have problems controlling impulses. Create a routine and stick with it so that your child knows what to expect and how to react to situations throughout the day.

Where to Get Help If you're exploring how to get help with impulse control disorder, there are different options to consider. If you're looking for how to help a child with impulse control, visiting a therapist who specializes in children psychology is likely the best option. They can create an early intervention plan and strategies that will help a child with impulse control issues in an age-appropriate way. For an adult with impulse control disorder, a therapist is also an option. Impulse control disorder often occurs with co-occurring disorders like substance abuse. If this is the case, a treatment program that specializes in co-occurring disorders may be the most effective .

To learn more about treatment programs for co-o occurring disorders, contact The Recovery Village to speak to a representative. 855-7 787-0 0969, or visit www. Therecoveryvillage.com

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