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.

Of high importance, impulsivity can complicate life for people living with bipolar disorder. Studies show that impulsive behavior is associated with illness severity, more difficulties in everyday ...

Impulsive versus controlled men: Disinhibited brains and disinhibited behavior. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2011 / 11 / 111103120220.htm ...

A relatively common stop codon (Q20*) was identified in the serotonin 2B receptor gene (HTR2B) in a Finnish founder population in 2010 and it was associated with impulsivity. Here we examine the ...

Impulsive individuals tend to display aggressive behavior and have challenges ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, to problem gambling and difficult relationships. They are less able to adapt to ...