Do you ever feel like your mind hops from one thing to the next without warning? That pull to act on sudden ideas or speak before you’ve thought it through— that’s impulse control. Prefer to listen ...

Some people wish they were more spontaneous and risk-taking. Other people wish they were more cautious and had better impulse control. Here are two composite vignettes drawn from my clients, friends, ...

Do you ever get the feeling your brain is always racing ahead of your best intentions? Impulse control can be a struggle, especially as a neurodivergent woman. Quick reactions can create problems that ...

Therapists explain where poor impulse control comes from, how to treat it, and why we're all mixing it up with the myth of the "addictive personality." Our editors independently select these products.