What is impulse control disorder?
Impulse control disorder is characterized by the inability to refrain from urges to do harm to oneself or to others; it is the ability to take action without consideration or premeditation. Some impulsive actions refer to violent behavior, risky sexual behavior and fire starting.
How do members experience impulse control disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with impulse control disorder*
Common symptoms
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for impulse control disorder*
Who has impulse control disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 9 | |
40s | 8 | |
50s | 7 | |
60s | 7 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 14 | |
Female | 21 |