Impulse control disorder is a classification of mental illness that contains a number of different diagnoses. Through this lesson, you will learn what defines impulse control disorders and how the various impairments can be treated. Defining Impulse Control Disorders ...
Technology addiction is an impulse control disorder that involves the obsessive use ofmobile devices, the internet or video games, despite the negative consequences to the technology user. The disorder is also referred to asdigital addictionorinternet addiction. Technology addiction isn't currently inclu...
Gambling addiction is an urge to gamble despite the negative consequences. It is an impulse control disorder in which people cannot resist the temptation to gamble even when they know it will have severe financial and interpersonal repercussions. People with a gambling addiction may feel an intense ...
Pyromaniais an impulse control disorder in which individuals repeatedly fail to resist impulses to deliberately start fires, in order to relieve some tension or for instant gratification. ... Pyromaniacs start fires to induce euphoria and often fixate on institutions of fire control like fire houses...
Monomania is an emotional or mental disorder in which a person becomes so focused on one idea or emotion that he or she can't...
Hypersexuality has also been described as an impulse control disorder, in which the impulse to have sex cannot be consciously resisted. Impulsive outbursts are characterized by favoring the immediate and brief satisfaction of fulfilling the activity over the benefits of not refraining, which are not...
The most common comorbidities are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, and impulse-control disorders. Other comorbidities include eating disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). How Do I Overcome Obsessive ...
Impulse control disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHA) Mood disorders Major depression disorder(MDD) Social anxiety disorder Tic disorder Substance abuse disorders Hypochondriasis As comorbidities and conditions become more severe, it’s very common for untreated OCD to also worsen. This ca...
An addictive personality is defined by: A 185% increase in dopamine levels when using cocaine or amphetamine, a 140% increase in serotonin levels when using clor...
Impulse-Control Disorders Not Else Classified Adjustment Disorders Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention Changes in the DSM-5 In the DSM-5, the classification of Mental Disorders Due to a General Medical Condition was dropped, as was Factitious Disorders and Adjustment Disorder...