冲动的行为是当你迅速行动时，没有想到后果。你的思想中没有任何东西可以超越这一刻。
We all engage in impulsive behavior from time to time, especially when we’re young. As we mature, we learn to control our impulses for the most part. It’s not necessarily part of a disorder.
Frequent impulsive behavior can be associated with certain mental health conditions.
By itself, impulsive behavior is not a disorder. Anyone can act on impulse once in a while.
Sometimes, impulsive behavior is part of an impulse control disorder or other mental health disorder. This may be the case when:
- there’s a pattern of impulsive behavior
- 你无法对冲动进行控制
- there are other signs and symptoms of mental illness
行动冲动是自发的。没有考虑如何影响他人。毫无疑问，你会稍后会感到觉醒。这就是现在和现在。
Examples of this include:
- 狂欢：过度地磨削shopping,gambling， 和eating
- destruction of property:destroying your own or someone else’s things in a moment of anger
- escalating problems:taking minor situations and making them more urgent and important than necessary
- frequent outbursts:losing your cool far too often, even when it’s clearly uncalled for
- lots of starting over:abruptly joining and quitting groups or wiping the slate clean in search of a fresh start
- oversharing:talking without thinking and sharing intimate details
- physical violence:overreacting by getting physical in the spur of the moment
- higher risk sex:engaging in sex without a condom or other barrier method, especially with a person whose STI status is unknown
- self-harm:hurting yourselfin the heat of anger, sadness, or disappointment
Young children are often impulsive. That’s because they don’t yet realize how their own behavior can affect others. They may not understand that their actions have consequences beyond their immediate wants.
Some examples of this are:
- ignoring danger:running into the street without checking traffic or jumping into a pool even though they can’t swim
- interrupting:frequently butting into conversations
- getting physical:pushing another child or throwing something when upset
- grabbing:Taking what they want rather than asking or waiting for a turn
- getting vocal:screaming or yelling in frustration
How we make decisions is a complex process. The cause of being impulsive may not always be evident.
People may also indulge in risky behavior for reasons other than impulsivity. It’s also not uncommon to see impulsiveness in young children who haven’t developed self-control.
Researchers have a long way to go to fully understand the links between impulsivity and:
- personality
- 脑连接
- brain function
Physical conditions, such as brain lesions and stroke, can also lead to symptoms such as impulsive behavior.
Anyone can become frequently impulsive, but it can sometimes be a sign of an underlying disorder.
The following are some disorders that may lead to impulsivity. The exact causes for these disorders are unknown. They may develop due to a combination of factors that include:
- 遗传学
- environment
- brain function
- brain injury
- physical changes in the brain
- childhood trauma
Borderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorderis a mental health condition involving emotional instability. Symptoms include:
- impulsivity
- poor self-image
- dangerous behaviors
- self-harm
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorderis a mental health condition marked by extreme shifts in mood, often狂躁或者沮丧.
In a manic episode, someone may have the symptom of impulsive behavior. Other symptoms include:
- 高能量
- agitation
- 赛车思想和谈话
- euphoria
- less need for sleep
- poor decision-making
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
People withADHD可以发现很难pay attention and control impulsive behavior. Symptoms can include:
- restlessness
- forgetfulness
- interrupting others
- 麻烦聚焦或集中
Substance use
Certain substances, such as alcohol, can break down inhibitions. This can lead to impulsive behavior.
On the other hand, impulsivity may contribute to the development of物质使用障碍. It may not be possible to determine which came first.
Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorderinvolves impulsive and manipulative behavior. Other symptoms are:
- quick to anger
- arrogance
- lying
- aggressiveness
- a lack of remorse
Intermittent explosive disorder
In间歇性爆炸性疾病, a person experiences frequent episodes of impulsive or aggressive behavior. Examples of this are:
- temper tantrums
- physical violence
- road rage
Kleptomania
Kleptomaniais a rare condition in which you can’t resist the compulsion to steal. People with kleptomania tend to have coexisting mental health disorders. These can includeanxiety和沮丧.
Pyromania
Pyromaniais a rare mental health disorder — a type of impulse control disorder — in which you can’t control the impulse to set fires.
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomaniais another rare condition. It involves a powerful desire to pull out your own hair.
This condition is a type ofobsessive-compulsive disorder, though it was formerly classified as an impulse control disorder.
脑损伤或中风
Brain injury或者stroke可以导致行为的变化。这包括：
- impulsiveness
- poor judgement
- short attention span
Even if you don’t have a diagnosis of a mental health condition, frequent impulsive behavior is something you should address.
Impulsive behavior can lead to other inappropriate behaviors with potentially serious consequences.
- suicide in people who have borderline personality disorder
- drug misuse in those who use multiple drugs
- manic episodes
- depressive episodes
Otherresearchshows a link between impulsiveness and violent behavior.
如果你或你的孩子经常冲动的行为,see a doctor. You can start with a primary care physician or pediatrician. If necessary, they can refer you to amental health specialist.
如何接近此行为取决于原因。在许多情况下，该人没有错。他们可能没有改变的能力。
什么时候是你的孩子，你可以：
- make them aware of their impulsivity and how it affects them later
- explore alternative behaviors by role-playing
- teach and practice patience
You can deal with your own impulsive tendencies by:
- mentally walking through potential scenarios and practicing how to stop and think before acting
- dealing directly with your usual impulsiveness by making it harder to binge, splurge, or dive headlong into things
If you feel that you can’t gain control on your own, a healthcare professional can provide helpful resources.
Everyone behaves impulsively sometimes. Most of the time, we can work to limit those behaviors on our own.
Sometimes, impulsive behavior is part of an impulse control disorder or other type of mental health condition. These disorders can be treated.
If you have major problems due to impulsive behavior, help is available. Take the first step and see a doctor.