Impulsive And Compulsive

No. Impulsive Compulsive 1 Impulsive behaiours are actions that have little or no forethought, reflection or consideration of the consequences Compulsive behaviours are actions that are repeated continuously, despite the need to stop them 2 Involve unplanned reactions Involve repetitive actions 3 Arise in response to a perceived immediate gain or benefit Arise in response to a perceived threat 4 People usually engage in impulsive behaviour because they seek positive or pleasurable results, like relief from emotional pain. For those engaged in compulsive behaviours, these actions may offer distraction, provide a sense of control while acting as a safety valve. 5 Long term impulsivity can result in negative consequences like emotional distress, self-harm or regret These behaviours generally have negative outcomes and lead to conflicts 6 An impulsive person is usually considered to be rash, unstable, and unpredictable. Compulsive behaviour may be genetic, but it can also arise as a result of trauma, abuse or a stressful event. 7 Frequent emotional outbursts, violence and aggression, binge eating, abrupt change of plans, etc. are some examples Hoarding, excessive cleaning, obsessive orderliness, etc. are examples