Was Will Smith’s behavior at the 2022 Oscars a sign of impulsivity? There has been quite a bit of debate regarding contributing factors of Will Smith’s actions. People can exhibit signs of impulsiveness during times of heightened stress. They also tend to have difficulty recognizing the consequences of their quick actions when experiencing difficulties with impulse control.
This week we are diving into signs of impulsivity and contributing factors of impulsiveness.
What causes impulsivity?
Impulsiveness can increase with stress and is also a symptom of several mental health concerns including:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Personality Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Addiction
- Eating Disorders
What does impulsiveness look like?
- Unintended Risky Behaviors
- Fast Decision-making
- Acting without thinking
- Difficulty gauging consequences of one’s actions
- Trouble controlling one’s actions
- Preference for immediate rewards, rather than bigger delayed rewards
- Preferring larger delayed punishments to immediate smaller consequences
How can we reduce impulsivity and improve overall functioning?
There are several treatment approaches that help with impulse control. Talk with your clinician to learn more about how you can incorporate treatment approaches to combat impulsiveness.
Contact AACA if you are not currently seeing a clinician and want to set up an appointment.
