Impulse Control Disorders are conditions that make it difficult for individuals to resist urges or impulses that may lead to harmful behaviors. These actions often provide temporary relief or satisfaction but are followed by feelings of guilt, regret, or emotional distress.
Examples include intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania (compulsive stealing), and trichotillomania (hair-pulling). While the specific behaviors may differ, the underlying challenge is the same — difficulty regulating emotions and controlling impulsive reactions.
At Wellness Whisper Psychiatry, we recognize that impulse control issues are not about a lack of discipline — they’re signs of underlying emotional or neurological imbalances that deserve understanding and structured support.