Question 1

i have impulse control disorder -- what's the treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Two options: Psychosocial and pharacological.

Question 2

what are some symptoms of impulse control disorder?

Accepted Answer

Inability to say no.: People with impulse control disorder are unable to control their impulsive actions, even if acting on the impulse will knowingly lead to unpleasant consequences. We all have impulses.  It's not a disorder unless acting on those impulses frequently begets bad results, usually not immediately, but eventually.

Question 3

how can i tell my mum that i think i have an impulse control disorder?

Accepted Answer

Candidly: I am assuming that you are a minor (says 47 on question). Be prepared to share the symptoms that you are experiencing. If a minor - ask your parent (s) to arrange for evaluation by a psychologist, your pediatrician or a child psychiatrist Take care.

Question 4

how do you overcome an impulse control disorder?  does it come back easily?

Accepted Answer

Impulse: Psychotherapy & sometimes medications. Need to learn to stop-think-act  which improves your impulses and helps you respond better.

Question 5

impulse control disorder and bi polar mania what is the same what is diffrenence?

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Bipolar: Both show poor impulse control but bipolar show mood swings and limited insight.

Question 6

how could impulse control disorder be cured?

Accepted Answer

Therapy, Medication: "Impulse control disorders" are a group of psychiatric disorders where patients have difficulty controlling impulses that are not covered by another diagnosis (e.g., substance abuse is diagnosed separately).

Examples  - impulsivity in sex, gambling, Internet use, pornography among others.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, SSRI medications are often helpful, as are mutual support groups such as GA.

Question 7

do you think i should be taking care of a child with impulse control disorder while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Are you concerned: About your physical safety? If this is a child in your workplace- important to have provisions in place for your safety as well as the child.  If this is a child in your family- important to have support and safety. Care of a child with special needs can be draining. Please send another question if you have more specific concerns.

Question 8

what are the natural alternative treatments to inherited bone loss disease?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Get precise advice from your primary doctor or mineral metabolism specialist, because your type may need more than exercise. In general though, bone, like muscle, gets stronger with use. So weight bearing exercise (walking, running) can strengthen back (spine) and leg bones. Weight training can help bone and muscle strength in those areas and in the arms.

Question 9

are there any alternative treatments to alleviate the symptoms of lou gehrig's disease?

Accepted Answer

ACUPUNCTURE, HERBAL: Products, lots of massage and physical therapy.

Question 10

what are alternative treatments for paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: With paralysis from a stroke or from a spinal cord injury, the mainstays of treatment start with physical and occupational therapy. The goal is to retrain the muscles and decrease disuse atrophy and spasticity (stiffness). There is a lot of research being done on stem cell transplants and electrocortical activation of prosthetics. We anxiously await their progress.

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