Question 1

describe what is nerve impulse?

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Electrical transmiss: Information travels down a nerve as an electrical impulse.  At the end of the nerve, the connection with nerves, muscles or glands is called a synapse, by chemicals called transmitters.

Question 2

can drug use help impulse control?

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What do you mean?: Prescribed medications have been shown to decrease some forms of impulse-control problems. Drug use or abuse (as in without a prescription) has not been scientifically demonstrated to help impulse control. It's not recommended.

Question 3

what to do to work on my impulse control?

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See a specialist.: You should see a therapist for cognitive-behavioral therapy. Counseling ; group therapy has been used in people who suffer from pathological gambling. See a psychiatrist for med tx. Naltrexone is a medicine that has been used to decrease the reward and endogenous opiate release in some people who cut or injure themselves. Topamax (topiramate) can help reduce cravings for drugs.

Question 4

how can one stop an impulse to self mutilate?

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See a Psychiatrist: This is a serious condition. Drugs may help, but cutters need psychiatric care.

Question 5

does anyone have an impulse control program they can send me?

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Impulse: No specific program but you can get info. From your local mental health center (csb).

Question 6

could you give me advice on how to handle impulse control issues?

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Count to 10: and make arrangements to work with a cognitive behavioral therapist to learn techniques to redirect your impulses. Exercise.  Do not carry cash with you.  When in a store, tell yourself you will buy "it" tomorrow when you have the impulse to buy something. It may seem silly but it helps to sit on your hands to keep from interrupting others. When you are about to say something, say hmmm. first.

Question 7

my sexual impulses are ruining my life! how do i get them under control?

Accepted Answer

Get with your doctor: I'm going to assume that getting relief by yourself has not stopped you from misbehavior in ways that are troublesome to yourself and others and/or that you have an obsession with erotica that interferes with your doing what you know you need to. Sex is powerful, your doctor has heard it all before, and knows how to help with rx and reprogramming. It'll be good -- do it.

Question 8

are there any medications i can take to suppress my sexual urges or impulses?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Chemical castration is the administration of medication designed to reduce libido and sexual activity. 
Chemical castration involves the administration of anti-androgen drugs, such as cyproterone acetate or the birth-control drug depo-provera, which is given as an injection every three months.

If you are having undesirable sexual urger talk to a psychiatrist.

Question 9

help! need to know if there's an emotional disorder for difficulty to control your impulses?

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Yes! But, ask a doc: I was asked this question by many people. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple because difficulties controlling impulses can be part of many emotional disorders and even some medical illnesses.  To identify the problem or the cause of the difficulty to control impulses requires more information about the person, and the expertise of a professional, such as a psychiatrist or a psychologist.

Question 10

do those belts that have electrical impulses really help in slimming down whatever area u put it on? plz b honest!

Accepted Answer

No, not at all: Helpful weight loss diets have natural foods that take time to chew but contain few calories. Examples include carrots, celery, and iceberg lettuce (little/no salad dressing). When shopping for fruits, buy small ones no bigger than a tennis ball, because fruits have sugar. Drinks without calories include water and green tea. A calorie is a calorie, but surely avoid sugar & simple starch calories.

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My sexual impulses are ruining my life! how do i get them under control?

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Are there any medications i can take to suppress my sexual urges or impulses?

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Help! need to know if there's an emotional disorder for difficulty to control your impulses?

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Do those belts that have electrical impulses really help in slimming down whatever area u put it on? plz b honest!

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