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Impulse Control

  • Writer: Andreas Prinz
    Andreas Prinz
  • Jul 26, 2022
  • 1 min read

Impulse control issues means doing something when it's not safe to do it and you do it without thinking about consequences first.


Things that can cause cause issues with impulse control include:

  • When people are very emotional

  • Drugs and drinking

  • Trauma triggers - memories

Consequences of issues with impulse control:

  • You can lose friends

  • You can lose jobs

  • You can lose community

  • You can get kicked out of school/courses

  • You can get a police record

What can we do to improve impulse control?

  • Stop and think before you react

  • Deep breathing - like square breathing

  • Leave the situation - go for walk

  • Talk to a friend or professional so you don't express anger at wrong time

  • Arts and crafts can help you relax

  • Stay away from harmful things like drugs



 
 
 

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