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What are the causes of impulse control disorders?
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The exact causes of impulse control disorders are not fully understood as of 2004. Individuals who have had serious head injuries, however, can be at a higher risk for developing impulse control disorders, as are those with epilepsy.
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How can impulse control disorders be prevented?
There are no known preventive treatments or measures for impulse control disorders.
Are impulse control disorders the same as personality disorders?
no
What is the treatment for impulse control disorders?
A combination of psychological counseling and medication are the preferred treatments for the impulse control disorders. For kleptomania, pyromania, and trichotillomania, behavior modification is usually the treatment of choice.
What are examples ofmental health problems-?
Examples of the mental health problems includes the gender disorders, adjustment disorders and the impulse control disorders.
Is it true or false Control of mood and impulse is of central significance in alcoholism and other addictive disorders?
True. Control of mood and impulse is of central significance in alcoholism and other addictive disorders. Individuals struggling with these disorders may use substances to cope with negative emotions or impulsively seek out substance use to satisfy cravings, leading to a cycle of dependence and dysregulation. Treatment often includes addressing underlying mood issues and improving impulse control to support recovery.
Are there any famous people with impulse control disorders?
Mike Tyson Example Bit another fighters ear off
What has the author Johan Vanderlinden written?
Johan Vanderlinden has written: 'Trauma, dissociation, and impulse dyscontrol in eating disorders' -- subject(s): Adult child abuse victims, Dissociative disorders, Eating disorders, Impulse control disorders, Impulsive personality, Mental health, Methods, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Therapy
What is impulse control disorder?
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. (from http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/impulse_control_disorders.jsp go there 4 more information)
How are impulse control disorders diagnosed?
A diagnosis of any of these impulse control disorders can be made only after other medical and psychiatric disorders that may cause the same symptoms have been ruled out. Some doctors may administer questionnaires or similar.
What causes panic disorders?
a feling of not being in control, completely lost and worthless
Is manic episodes similar to impulse control disorder?
In the physical sense, there are similarities. The causes are thought to differ.
What is the true cause of Trichotillomania aslo known as severe obsessive compulsive hair pulling?
Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder that is mostly attributed to other personality disorders like depression, anxiety, etc. although there is no "true" cause.An impulse control disorder where you pull out your own hair.
