Impulsive Personality Disorder

Impulsive personality disorder (impulsive-type emotionally unstable personality disorder) is characterized by poor impulse control, irritability, unpredictability, and sudden emotional/behavioral outbursts, without the pervasive antisocial exploitation or the identity/relationship instability of borderline disorder. The person may regret afterward. Treatment: psychotherapy (DBT/CBT-style emotion regulation), and mood stabilizers for impulsive/aggressive outbursts.

Common Symptoms

Poor impulse control; irritability; unpredictable outbursts; regrets afterward; unstable moods; without pervasive antisocial exploitation

Causes and Pathogenesis

Temperamental/emotion-dysregulation factors plus developmental stress produce impulsive, explosive behavior.

Treatment

Psychotherapy (emotion regulation/DBT-style); mood stabilizers for impulsive/aggressive outbursts; anger management

Preventive Measures

Emotion-regulation training; stress management; family support.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Psychiatry department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.