10 Common Mental Disorders
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Mental Disorder #8: Impulse Control Disorders
Even those of us that are always well-behaved can occasionally be tempted to do something we shouldn’t. We might even cave into temptations from time to time, but this would usually involve minor infractions that cause no real harm. Some people, though, can find it all but impossible to resist urges regardless of their potential consequences.
Somebody with an impulse control disorder can have difficulty resisting the temptation to steal, for example. They might also not be able to resist gambling and taking part in other activities that could have a severe impact on their lives. Their actions can be dangerous to themselves and to those around them.
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