Question 1

how does impulsive behavior effect people you love?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Impulsive behaviors can get us into a lot of problems. Can ruin relationships, alienate us from those we love, cause us legal, social, financial and other problems and the list goes on and on.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: impulsive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Impulsivity: Impulsivity can be though of as self destructive actions undertaken without clear thought as to consequences for those actions.

Question 3

is drug use a big cause of irrational and impulsive behavior?

Accepted Answer

One of Many: There are many possible explanations for irrational or impulsive behavior.  Substance abuse  (including alcohol) is certainly responsible for a great many problematic behaviors. If one has a concern about unexplained irrational or impulsive behavior a consultation with a professional is a good idea.

Question 4

is it possible that drug use cause irrational and impulsive behavior?

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Certainly, while the: user is high on methamphetamine or if the user has a " swiss cheese" brain from micro-strokes caused by " meth."  Drug-seeking behavior can also be quite irrational. Many other examples come to mind-PCP, Cocaine, LSD..for example

Question 5

adhd might just be impulsive behavior disorder?

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See below: Part of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is impulsive behavior.

Question 6

how do compulsive and impulsive behavior differ?

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Compulsive behaviors: Are repetitive, performed according to certain rules or in a stereotypical fashion; a tendency to repeat the same, often purposeless acts; with sense of having to do it. Impulsive behaviors are performed with little forethought and without regards to consequences, driven by the desire to obtain pleasure, gratification or arousal. Both involve brain function and may occur in same person.

Question 7

whats the difference between a compulsive and impulsive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Both Can Impair: Compulsive behavior is behavior that is driven by a need to be fulfilled. There is a growing level of anxiety until one acts on the behavior. The behavior is often well  circumscribed.  Impulsive behavior is behavior that arises spontaneously without regard to consequences. The behavior, often random, can be reckless. Both types of behavior can cause impairment in a number of real life settings.

Question 8

what's wrong with me mentally? impulsive behavior that causes harm to myself with accidents?

Accepted Answer

Find a therapist: There are lots of reasons you might be having this pattern of behavior.  Without know how old you are, if these are new behaviors or longstanding ones, and what else is involved, e.g., alcohol or drugs, no one can give a firm answer.  It obviously bothers you--and should--so ask your primary care doctor for a referral to a therapist to explore what is going on.

Question 9

epilepsy and impulsive behavior; any relationship?

Accepted Answer

Impulsive: Strong one, especially in temporal lobe seizures.

Question 10

do people use depakote for impulsive behavior disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: "impulsive behavior disorder" is not an official diagnosis. But Depakote is sometimes used for impulsivity associated with bipolar disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and other psychiatric disorders. If the impulsivity is part of adhd, Depakote would not be a typical treatment.

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