Impulse Control Issues
Acting quickly without thinking, leading to regret or consequences. Therapy helps strengthen self-control, decision-making, and emotional awareness.
Overview
Impulse control issues involve difficulty resisting urges or acting without thinking, even when actions may have harmful consequences. These patterns can affect relationships, finances, work, and mental wellbeing.
Symptoms
Acting quickly without thinking
Difficulty pausing before decisions
Risky behaviors
Overspending, overeating, or saying things impulsively
Regret after actions
Emotional outbursts
Short attention span
Struggles with routine or discipline
Causes
Acting quickly without thinking
Difficulty pausing before decisions
Risky behaviors
Overspending, overeating, or saying things impulsively
Regret after actions
Emotional outbursts
Short attention span
Struggles with routine or discipline
How Therapy Can Help
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Impulse control and delay-tolerance training
Mindfulness and grounding exercises
Executive functioning skills training
Anger management (if related)
Trauma-informed therapy
Building structured routines
