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=== Definition === | === Definition === | ||
* Tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. | * Tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. | ||
* Impulsivity is a major component of various disorders, including FASD, [[ADHD]], [[Substance use disorder|substance use disorders]], [[bipolar disorder]], | * Impulsivity is a major component of various disorders, including FASD, [[ADHD]], [[Substance use disorder|substance use disorders]], [[bipolar disorder]], antisocial personality disorder, and [[borderline personality disorder]]. | ||
* Abnormal patterns of impulsivity have also been noted instances of acquired brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases. | * Abnormal patterns of impulsivity have also been noted instances of acquired brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases. | ||
* Many actions contain both impulsive and compulsive features, but impulsivity and compulsivity are functionally distinct. | * Many actions contain both impulsive and compulsive features, but impulsivity and compulsivity are functionally distinct. | ||
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# Impulse buying | # Impulse buying | ||
# Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified include intermittent explosive disorder, [[kleptomania]], pathological gambling, [[pyromania]], [[trichotillomania]] | # Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified include intermittent explosive disorder, [[kleptomania]], pathological gambling, [[pyromania]], [[trichotillomania]] | ||
=== Related entity === | === Related entity === | ||
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* [[Compulsivity]] | * [[Compulsivity]] | ||
* [[Pseudobulbar affect]] | * [[Pseudobulbar affect]] | ||
=== Remedies === | |||
* [[Anac, Anacardium Orientale|Anac]]: | |||
** Contradictory morbid impulses | |||
** Delusion he is pursued then have impulsive behavior | |||
* [[Arg-n, Argentum Nitricum|Arg-n]]: Peculiar/ Strange impulses | |||
* [[Ign, Ignatia Amara|Ign]], Puls: Impulsive behaviors | |||
* [[Tub,Tuberculinum|Tub]]: Impulse to run | |||
* [[Syph, Syphilinum|Syph]], [[Psor, Psorinum|Psor]]: Impulse to wash | |||
* [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|Hep]], [[Plat, Platinum metallicum|Plat]], [[Merc, Mercurius Solubilis|Merc]]: Impulse to stab others | |||
* [[Nux-v , Nux Vomica|Nux-v]]: Impulsive shopping | |||
Latest revision as of 00:54, 17 November 2023
Definition
- Tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.
- Impulsivity is a major component of various disorders, including FASD, ADHD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
- Abnormal patterns of impulsivity have also been noted instances of acquired brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Many actions contain both impulsive and compulsive features, but impulsivity and compulsivity are functionally distinct.
- Impulsivity and compulsivity are interrelated in that each exhibits a tendency to act prematurely or without considered thought and often include negative outcomes.
- Compulsivity occurs in response to a perceived risk or threat, impulsivity occurs in response to a perceived immediate gain or benefit, and, whereas compulsivity involves repetitive actions, impulsivity involves unplanned reactions.
- Impulsivity is a common feature of the conditions of gambling and alcohol addiction.
Related disease
The five traits that can lead to impulsive actions are
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders such as binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and bulimia nervosa.
- Impulse buying
- Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified include intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pathological gambling, pyromania, trichotillomania
Related entity
Remedies
- Anac:
- Contradictory morbid impulses
- Delusion he is pursued then have impulsive behavior