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  Impulse Control Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders are a specific group of impulsive behaviours that have been accepted as psychiatric disorders under the DSM-IV- TR.
It is important to distinguish between the the diagnosis of an Impulse Control Disorder and the impulsive act.
In particular cases, it may be clinically difficult to disentangle from one another, with the result that the impulsivity at the core of the disorders is obscured.
www.forensicpsychiatry.ca /impulse/overview.htm   (1076 words)

  
 Healthygenius.com - Impulse Control Disorders
The individual feels that he/she cannot resist the impulse to steal objects that are not needed for personal use or are stolen for their monetary value.
Pyromania is an impulse control disorder in which the individual purposefully and recurrently sets fire for the pleasure derived from the fire itself, not for the monetary gain or social protest.
Pathological Gambling is an impulse control disorder in which the individual is preoccupied with wagering, and the amount of the wager increases in order that the person achieve a greater sense of excitement.
www.healthygenius.com /impulse-control-disorders   (596 words)

  
  Impulse-Control Disorders - Talk Medical
Impulse control disorders are characterized by a person's failure to resist an impulse.
The causes of impulse control disorders are unknown.
An impulse control disorder is monitored by the person affected and his or her family.
www.talkmedical.com /diseases-disorders/534/Impulse-Control-Disorders   (551 words)

  
 Psychological Impulse Control Disorders
When loss of control is only a component of a disorder, it usually does not have to be a part of the behavior pattern, and other symptoms must also be present for the diagnosis to be made.
Lack of control is a central part of the problem, and inability to accept responsibility for the aggression helps to alleviate guilt.
Dr. Franklin recognizes that men who cannot control their anger have a number of psychological issues that require treatment, and that this is a mental health issue, not a criminal one.
www.psychologyinfo.com /problems/impulse_control.html   (1461 words)

  
 My Freudian Slip: Impulse Control Disorders
An Impulse Control Disorder can be loosely defined as the failure to resist an impulsive act or behaviour that may be harmful to self or others.
Impulse Control Disorder are often present in a number of specific Personality Disorders, primarily borderline, anti-social, narcissistic, and histrionic.
Treatment Although the specific category of impulse control disorders has become firmly entrenched in the DSM-IV-TR, strictly defined cases are nonetheless relatively uncommon with the result that there have not been many large scale studies of homogeneous populations.
daviddavisjr.blogspot.com /2006/04/impulse-control-disorders.html   (1114 words)

  
 Impulse Control Disorders Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence - Find Articles
Impulse control disorders are thought to have both neurological and environmental causes and are known to be exacerbated by stress.
In impulse control disorder, the impulse action is typically preceded by feelings of tension and excitement and followed by a sense of relief and gratification, often--but not always--accompanied by guilt or remorse.
Researchers have discovered a link between the control of impulses and the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical agent secreted by nerve cells in the brain.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2602/is_0003/ai_2602000316   (958 words)

  
 Impulse control disorders   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Impulse control disorders are characterized by an inability to resist the impulse to perform an action that is harmful to one's self or others.
A diagnosis of any of these impulse control disorders can only be made once all other medical and psychiatric disorders that may cause the same symptoms have been ruled out.
An impulse control disorder in which one steals objects that are of little or no value.
www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/impulse_control_disorders.jsp   (1081 words)

  
 Anatomo-functional correlates of impulse control   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dysregulation of impulse control is a key component in a variety of neurological and psychiatric syndromes.
Furthermore, the observations of distinct alterations in impulse control in patients with unilateral brain lesions suggest functional specialization of the two hemispheres in the regulation of impulse control.
The aim of the project is to evaluate the hypothesis of an asymmetric cortical regulation of impulse control.
www.research-projects.unizh.ch /p1330.htm   (284 words)

  
 Impulse Control Disorders - UPCMedicalDirectory
Disorders of impulse control stem either from a lack of...
Control Disorder acts on a certain impulse, that is potentially harmful, but they cannot resist.
Men were supposed to be able to control their emotions, live life rationally and logically rather than impulsively and be in control.
www.upcmd.com /?First=Impulse+Control+Disorders   (525 words)

  
 Deferred gratification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Those who lack this trait are said by some to need instant gratification and suffer from poor impulse control.
It has also been said that those with poor impulse control suffer from "weak ego boundaries"; which comes from Sigmund Freud's theory of personality where the id is the pleasure principle, the superego is the morality or parent principle, and the ego is the reality principle.
The ego's job is to satisfy the needs of the id while being conscientious of other people's needs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deferred_gratification   (267 words)

  
 Improve Impulse Control | Hypnosis Downloads.com
Impulse is driven by emotion and the more emotional we become, the less clearly we are able to think.
A lack of impulse control can make us say things we regret, be addictive, go for short term 'advantage' despite long term losses and eventually wreck your life and that of people around you.
The front top part of your brain (the prefrontal lobes) are responsible for impulse control and seeing possible consequences to immediate actions.
www.hypnosisdownloads.com /downloads/self_improvement/impulse-control.html   (488 words)

  
 Impulse Control   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The "do's and don'ts" are sitting there in the left brain, but when that impulse hits the right brain, a child with FAS acts first, and processes the information later, information that is there but cannot be accessed in time to prevent disaster.
Impulse control has NOTHING to do with knowing the rules or understanding the consequences when rules are broken.
Impulse control is a neurological function of the frontal lobe, which is damaged by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
www.come-over.to /FAS/ImpulseControl.htm   (491 words)

  
 Impulse-Control Disorders: Kleptomania, Pyromania, Pathological Gambling, Tricotillomania
Difficulty controlling ones impulses occurs in many disorders; especially Substance Related Disorders, Conduct Disorders and Psychotic Disorders.
However the classification of Impulse-Control Disorders is reserved for those disorders in which the defining characteristic is the inability to inhibit an impulse which might be harmful to oneself or others.
is evidenced by acting out the impulse to misappropriate objects without the motive of monetary gain.
planetpsych.com /zPsychology_101/Disorders/impulsecontrol_disorders.htm   (187 words)

  
 Impulse Control
  Disorders of impulse control stem either from lack of internal control or a lack of external control or both.
Kleptomania- This impulse control problem involves the compulsive stealing of items not needed for their monetary value.
If you are concerned about yourself or someone that is presenting these symptoms or behaviors, one should be aware that there are many facilities and a variety of counselors to help individuals deal with impulse control disorders.
www.louisiana.edu /Student/Counseling/form/Impulse_Control.htm   (782 words)

  
 Impulse-Control Disorders: Kleptomania, Pyromania, Pathological Gambling, Tricotillomania
Difficulty controlling ones impulses occurs in many disorders; especially Substance Related Disorders, Conduct Disorders and Psychotic Disorders.
However the classification of Impulse-Control Disorders is reserved for those disorders in which the defining characteristic is the inability to inhibit an impulse which might be harmful to oneself or others.
is evidenced by acting out the impulse to misappropriate objects without the motive of monetary gain.
www.planetpsych.com /zPsychology_101/Disorders/impulsecontrol_disorders.htm   (187 words)

  
 The CEO Refresher - Got Impulse Control?   (Site not responding. Last check: )
An important component of being Emotionally Intelligent is having Impulse Control - the ability to resist or delay an impulse, drive or temptation to act.
The key to developing more impulse control is becoming aware of your "self-talk" because we often interpret others' behavior as insulting, inaccurate or personal.
However, the cautious children who did NOT exhibit impulse control (they gobbled up the candy) were more socially well-adjusted and interactive with their peers.
www.refresher.com /!jcmimpulse.html   (521 words)

  
 IEL.. Resources. Tip Sheets. Helping Children Develop "Impulse Control".   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Learning how and when to show these emotions is known as impulse control.
Children who can control their anger and frustration, and use words to express their feelings, are likely to be able to make and keep friends.
They are increasingly able to use language to control their emotions and interact with others.
www.illinoisearlylearning.org /tipsheets/impulsecontrol.htm   (501 words)

  
 Impulse Control Disorders Mental Health Health
- Article describing the difficulty controlling one's impulses which occurs in many disorders.
- Etiology, symptomatology, treatment and prognosis of impulse control disorders.
- An overview of the types and behaviour aspects of impulse control disorders.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Health/Mental_Health/Disorders/Impulse_Control   (71 words)

  
 impulse control   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Impulse Disorders involve the inability to resist an impulse or psychological drive to act in a way harmful to oneself or others.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder is evidenced by episodes of acting out aggression and causing bodily harm and/or property destruction.
Kleptomania is evidenced by acting out the impulse to misappropriate objects without the motive of monetary gain.
www.crescentlife.com /disorders/impulse_control.htm   (171 words)

  
 Alcohol and Impulse Control
The prefrontal cortex, located at the anterior end of the frontal lobes, is specifically responsible for normal control of impulses.
The prefrontal cortex has been linked to impulse control because damage to this region of the brain can lead to loss of inhibitions (2).
He survived the incident but had poor impulse control over his actions that had not been part of his personality before the injury (5).
serendip.brynmawr.edu /bb/neuro/neuro04/web2/epowell.html   (1148 words)

  
 Disrespect and Manipulation
Or maybe most of the time they do control it, and we just don't know how many times they are able to keep their mouth shut when they really want to scream an obscenity at us.
Their gift of being able to "tell it like it is" can be a curse when they are being honest with their negative feelings, but that is the gift we treasure most when they are feeling appreciative and loving toward us.
Children with FASD are vulnerable, naive, immature, and prone to getting into trouble with their poor communication skills, lack of impulse control, underdeveloped conscience, and poor judgment.
www.come-over.to /FAS/DisrespectManipulation.htm   (1297 words)

  
 Impulse-Control Disorders Information and Resources
This is a residual category for disorders of impulse control that do not meet the criteria for a specific impulse-control disorder.
Kleptomania is the impulse to steal objects when they are not needed for use or gain.
Unlike other impulse control disorders, they may do planning of their arson in advance, which also brings them pleasure.
www.mental-health-matters.com /disorders/dis_category.php?catID=31   (751 words)

  
 Web Resources Directory - Impulse Control
Article describing the difficulty controlling one's impulses which occurs in many disorders.
An overview of the types and behaviour aspects of impulse control disorders.
Description of the major types of impulse control.
www.medications.com /go/dir/514556   (95 words)

  
 Impulse Control :: Disorders
Those who lack this trait are said to need instant gratification and suffer from poor impulse control.
AllPsych: Etiology, symptomatology, treatment and prognosis of impulse control disorders.
Healthinmind.com - Impulse Control Disorders: Synopsis and reading resources on the various types of Impulse Control Disorders.
www.gourt.com /Health/Mental-Health/Disorders/Impulse-Control.html   (302 words)

  
 Impulse Control Disorders at ALLPSYCH Online
Disorders in this category include the failure or extreme difficulty in controlling impulses despite the negative consequences.
This includes the failure to stop gambling even if you realize that losing would result in significant negative consequences.
This failure to control impulses also refers to the impulse to engage in violent behavior (e.g., road rage), sexual behavior, fire starting, stealing, and self-abusive behaviors.
allpsych.com /disorders/impulse_control/index.html   (95 words)

  
 Impulse Control Disorders
Synopsis and reading resources on the various types of Impulse Control Disorders.
Etiology, symptomatology, treatment and prognosis of impulse control disorders.
DSM-IV: Impulse-Control Disorders Individuals with these mental disorders suffer from recurrent failure to resist impulsive behaviors that may be harmful to themselves.....
www.health-nexus.com /impulse_control_disorders.htm   (85 words)

  
 Impulse Control
Define poor impulse control (or impaired impulse control).
Identify the essential components of adequate safety program designed to protect the patient with impaired impulse control.
Appropriately document the observations, actions and precautions designed to safely care for the patient with poor impulse control.
www.nurselearn.com /info-impulse.htm   (88 words)

  
 Healthinmind/MentalDisorders/ImpulseControlDisorders
Other disorders also involve problems with impulse control; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Alcoholism are good examples.
If you or someone you love has an impulse control disorder, you need to consult a mental health professional (clinician, therapist).
An outline of these Impulse Control Disorders is below; you can read about each disorder by clicking on its name.
healthinmind.com /english/impulse.htm   (169 words)

  
 Impulse Control Problems
After all, people searching on google for advice on "impulse control" or "impulse control problems" are confronted with my blog on the first page of results.
God, I mean, it's one thing to go looking for actual information on impulse control problems, as I feel my blog provides a fairly good example of the results of acting on such a problem, but it's another thing to consult this site for information regarding the CONTROL of the sex impulse.
If someone manages to find anything on here that might provide useful advice to a person trying to control their sexual urges, please notify me. I'd like to remove it immediately.
blogs.salon.com /0002880/2003/11/26.html   (814 words)

  
 Poor Impulse Control
A few days ago, I found myself seated in the blast zone of a complete stranger expounding upon the medicinal uses of cinnamon for controlling blood sugar in certain kinds of diabetics and pre-diabetics.
I mean, if I'm being invited to go fuck myself I'd like to know why but I'm not going to get into it with him before I purchase two bras and get two bras free.
All content on the Poor Impulse Control web log is the property of the authors and may not be reproduced in part without attribution or in whole without the written permission of the authors.
poorimpulsecontrol.net /blog   (3758 words)

  
 Impulse Control Disorders - WrongDiagnosis.com
What reseach is being conducted on Impulse Control Disorders
Visit our research pages for current research about Impulse Control Disorders treatments.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Impulse Control Disorders include:
www.wrongdiagnosis.com /i/impulse_control_disorders/intro.htm   (349 words)

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