The Cause And Effect Of Impulse Control Disorders

Paige Logsdon Mr. Martinous Composition II April 8, 2015 The Cause and Effect of Impulse Control Disorders Most people love watching other humans and like trying to figure out why they do what they do. It’s called people watching and we have all been guilty of it. The human race is fascinating and it is very interesting how we were created and what makes us tick. Have you ever wondered why some people have an uncontrollable urge toward destructible behaviors? Do you ever wonder if the behavior can be controlled? Some people like to act a certain way for attention, but there are others who act a certain way because they suffer from impulse control disorders. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied†¦show more content†¦These severe outbursts may be displayed as a tantrum, fit, or argument and can be frequent and out of control. If this aggressive behavior is not dealt with it can lead to serious acts of assault or property damage. There is a difference between someone who can control t hese outbursts and someone who can’t. The National Institute of Mental Health on its website reports from a study conducted in 2001-2003 that depending on how broadly it is defined, IED affects as many as â€Å"7.3% of adults – 11.5-16 million Americans† – in their lifetime (Intermittent Explosive Disorder Affects up to 16 Million, 2012). To be diagnosed with the IED a patient must have had three outbursts of impulsive aggressive behavior at any time during their life time. An outburst would happen suddenly, for no reason and include an aggressive behavior which may either harm another person or another person’s property. In most cases, people with IED usually feel relief or pleasure after having an episode. An individual who suffers from IED feels compelled to act on their impulses not caring about the consequences of their actions. When a person is able to decide whether or not to act on an impulse, he makes a choice. With patients who suf fer from IED, there is no choice. Some health professionals believe IED is a symptom of another mental disorder rather than a separate one. According to an article entitled