Question 1

how could impulse control disorder be cured?

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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 2

in what ways can impulse control disorder be cured?

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Cog. ; Med txmt: Impulse control disorders have two treatment options: psychosocial and pharmacological.[4] treatment methodology is informed by the presence of comorbid conditions.[3]

pharmaceutical[edit]
in the case of pathological gambling, along with fluvoxamine, clomipramine has also been shown effective in the treatment, with reducing the problems of pathological gambling in a subject by up to 90%. Whereas.

Question 3

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 4

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

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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 5

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

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Two options: Psychosocial and pharacological.

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

what are  impulse control disorders?

Accepted Answer

Problem with impulse: A range of disorders are loosely clustered under impulse control disorders including intermittent explosive disorder 
(impulsive aggression), kelptomania (impulsive stealing), pyromania (impulsive fire setting), pathological gambling, trichotillomania (impulsive hair pulling), & not otherwise specified (nos) (other problems where poor impulse control is key).  Not necessarily linked to each other.

Question 10

how are impulse control disorders treated now?

Accepted Answer

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

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