Poor impulse control

DX'd - Sz/SzA
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I seem to have no impulse control. Is this possibly part of the illness? I have other cognitive symptoms but I’m not sure if this counts as one or not

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Pretty sure it is. I have impulse problems since having sz but they were much much worse on Abilify.

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For me it’s just acting without thinking. Like throwing whatever is in my hand at bugs or yelling out without thinking about it first

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When did these start?

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I’ve had them since I was about 15. They’ve been getting worse over time. Now I’m 21 and I feel like I can’t control myself anymore

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My first psychotic symptoms started at age 14 and I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 16

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Its probably the sz then.

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Is there any way to help it? Like all of the cognitive symptoms? I feel like I can’t think well anymore. I struggle with remembering directions and thinking of solutions to problems. Is there any way to help with these things?

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I dont think so, not sure better ask your Dr.

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The illness can diminish impulse control, but so can other things. Therapy is the answer.

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I think I get irritated more easily on medication cos it stresses me out the negative symptoms.

So when more irritable, I think impulse control lessens. Or at least is more likely to. Because it’s easier to get fed up.

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My impulse control has improved due to age and medication, but is still far from the best.

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I have bad trichtillomania. I pull out huge amounts of hair. I have seen people describe this as an impulse control disorder.

Tbh I am not sure if it is but can see how it was called that

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The supplement NAC is supposed to help with this @anon94176359

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Thanks for the info EH. Do you know the dosage?

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600mg a day generally.

Here’s the low down on side effects

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My drug and alcohol issues are a part of my poor self control, impulse control. When I feel bad, I want to get away from the feeling using drugs and alcohol.

I have posted a thread before where I mentioned that SZ is a mental illness of the ego/self. Often a diminished, reduced lack of self.

If you have a reduced sense of you self, then it can lead to a poor control of the self and its impulses.

I haven’t got any solutions to this problem. But getting older and more acquainted with yourself, might reduce the lack of self control. Strengthen your impulse control.

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Will check it out

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