I get very impulsive when I’m not properly medicated, and my obsessive tendencies get more pronounced, and I have been improperly medicated since about November
frankly it’s amazing I haven’t exploded my life. not out of a lack of desire, though
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ADHD and Impulsivity – Then and Now
ADHD and impulsivity have followed me throughout my life — first as questions about biology and medicine, later as an understanding of regulation and safety. When I read my words from 2008, I see a person trying to understand her brain. Today I see the same person — but with more experience.
👉Read this Living with ADHD as an Adult – More Than “A Little Bit”
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I am not stupid, I just don’t think things through!
In a train, a friend of mine comforted me saying that I am not stupid, I just don’t think things through.
Realizing that, I was very confident that I will learn and do better in the future.
Next day, my packet arrived at my place. The good girl I am, it was a Valentine’s present for my fiance, who lives outside town.
I just forgot: it was a fucking DISHWASHER!
How the hell am I supposed to get it to my fiance’s apartment???
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I think my generally anxious over planner demeanor is actually not a manifestation of some sort of internal anxiety issue but actually an attempt to deal with my own impulsive tendencies. I think I severely over corrected at some point in my childhood to prevent being yelled at.
Unfortunately I have discovered this because I take weed gummies for pain now and THC seems to obliterate my ability to do that lmao. It was a real oh I like for real have ADHD huh like this shit is not as mild as I thought lol.
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✿ Impulsivity Made Me Do It - And Honestly? Thank God. ✿
January 10, 2026
Let your intuition guide you ✶ A little chaos can guides you towards clarity
I’ve realized something about myself that I can’t even deny anymore:
I’m impulsive.
Like… actually impulsive.
The type that texts a man “ni para rechazarme tuviste los cojones”
with my whole chest.
The type that adopts a street kitten even though my lease literally says no pets.
The type that texts a man I barely even liked because…
I was horny and tired of being emotionally wounded.
(Woman in male fields I guess)
And somehow… every one of those moments ended up teaching me something real.
My mom hates it.
She’s always like,
“Eres demasiado impulsiva, algún día eso te va a explotar.”
And I get it, because if I were her, I’d probably say the same.
But here’s the truth:
My impulsivity has never been random.
It’s emotional accuracy that shows up too fast for the people around me.
With him, that message wasn’t a meltdown.
it was clarity.
It was me calling out a coward in real time,
because the silence had already told me everything.
And trust me, if I hadn’t sent it,
I would’ve betrayed myself more than he ever betrayed me.
But then there’s the horny text…
Look- I am not a saint, ni pretendo serlo.
Sometimes I’m overwhelmed, sad, or tired of pretending I’m above it all.
And I think:
Maybe I can distract myself.
Maybe mediocre kissing is better than loneliness.
Which is obviously not.
No sex is better than mediocre sex.
But still, sending that message taught me something too:
My needs, my body, my desire… they don’t scare me.
They don’t shame me.
And even when I text from a place of chaos,
I still end up learning exactly what I needed to know about myself.
But then there’s Fresa.
My little street cat.
I saw him, I felt something, and without thinking I said,
“Fuck it, you’re coming home with me.”
I didn’t know if I could keep him.
Didn’t know if my landlord would flip.
Didn’t know if I was even ready.
And still, that one impulsive moment became one of the biggest blessings of my life.
And honestly?
My gut has never been wrong.
It’s what made me walk out of situations that drained me
and walk into opportunities I wasn’t “qualified” for yet.
It’s what made me trust myself in rooms where being careful would’ve kept me invisible.
That’s when I realized:
My impulsivity isn’t danger.
It’s direction.
Yeah, maybe I need to calibrate it.
Maybe not every impulse deserves a mic, a text, or a lease violation.
But every time I’ve trusted that gut-hit,
it has pushed me exactly where I needed to go
whether that meant ending something that was already dead
or opening the door to something that was meant for me.
So no, I’m not scared of my impulsivity anymore.
I’m learning to use it.
To listen.
To know when it’s a wound talking…
and when it’s wisdom that just refuses to wait.
Because the truth is:
I was meant to blow some things up.
And I was meant to save others.
And somehow… my impulsivity has always known the difference.
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572: impulsive, or impulsivity
[PT: 572: impulsive, or impulsivity /end PT]
DEFINITION ⦂⠀The trait/symptom of impulsivity. This may be used on its own, perhaps by undiagnosed individuals, or as a specifier to one’s (self or formal) diagnosis, to state the diagnosis causes impulsivity.
ADDITIONAL ⦂⠀Coined on the 22nd of December, 2025.
TAGGING ⦂⠀@c1rcus-of-silliness @radiomogai @scarmogai
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571: fluctuating impulse control, or flux impulse control
[PT: 571: fluctuating impulse control, or flux impulse control /end PT]
DEFINITION ⦂⠀Someone who has fluctuating impulse control.
ADDITIONAL ⦂⠀Coined on the 21st of December, 2025.
TAGGING ⦂⠀@c1rcus-of-silliness @radiomogai @scarmogai
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570: no impulse control
[PT: 570: no impulse control /end PT]
DEFINITION ⦂⠀Someone who has no impulse control.
ADDITIONAL ⦂⠀Coined on the 21st of December, 2025.
TAGGING ⦂⠀@c1rcus-of-silliness @radiomogai @scarmogai
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🧠 Why Stimulants Calm an ADHD Brain
1️⃣ ADHD Brains Have Lower Dopamine & Norepinephrine
These chemicals control:
focus motivation impulse control emotional regulation
⚠️ In ADHD, levels are too low, especially in the prefrontal cortex.
This causes:
restlessness difficulty focusing task-switching overwhelm mental “noise”
2️⃣ Stimulants Boost These Chemicals
Medications like methylphenidate & amphetamines:
increase…
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Manic warning signs aren’t always obvious. Some people notice subtle changes: colors seem more vivid, sounds more intense, or they feel more connected to the universe.
What is your most tell-tale sign of oncoming (hypo)mania?
🛌 Sleep changes (less sleep, still energetic)
💭 Racing thoughts/ideas
💬 Increased talkativeness
✨ Everything seems more intense (colors, sounds, connections)
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Waiting to give my TikTok account another strike for showing boobs & stomach today (showing the damage I gave myself from my ice pack). My period is killing me & I literally scarred my stomach from ice packs on it. & no. Idc to damage my body. It hurts so badly every fucking day!!!! I need relief. Idc. If I die? Good. Idc mannnn LOL.
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When I am upset, I often act without thinking. I react impulsively to my feelings. When I feel down, sad, or depressed, I often think: “Why can’t I get going? Why do I always react this way?
Do any of the above statements describe you? If so, you may be interested in our research study at the University of California, Berkeley.
You may be eligible if you are:
- 18-65 years old
- A California resident
- Fluent in English
The goal of our study is to test a new “brain training” program that involves using computer-based tasks to practice certain mental skills related to emotional processing. We want to see whether this program is helpful for people who have problems controlling their emotions – that is, people who, when they feel emotional, often say or do things they later regret or fixate on their problems and negative feelings in an unproductive way.
The study involves up to 3 assessments, while you complete the training program, which involves 8 training sessions over 10-20 weeks with a coach from our research team. We will pay you up to $185 if you finish the study. You will also have access to our training program at no cost.
Interested in learning more? Please take our short survey to find out if our study is a good fit for you. Feel free to also join our participant registry to be contacted if you may be a good fit for future studies. If you have any questions, please email us at nact@berkeley.edu.
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If this statement describes you, you may be interested in this research at the University of California, Berkeley.
You may be eligible if you are:
- 18-65 years old
- A California resident
- Fluent in English
The goal of our study is to test a new “brain training” program that involves using computer-based tasks to practice certain mental skills related to emotional processing. We want to see whether this program is helpful for people who have problems controlling their emotions – that is, people who, when they feel emotional, often say or do things they later regret or fixate on their problems and negative feelings in an unproductive way.
The study involves up to 3 assessments, while you complete the training program, which involves 8 training sessions over 10-20 weeks with a coach from our research team. We will pay you up to $185 if you finish the study. You will also have access to our training program at no cost.
Interested in learning more? Please take our short survey to find out if our study is a good fit for you. Feel free to also join our participant registry to be contacted if you may be a good fit for future studies. If you have any questions, please email us at nact@berkeley.edu.
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When I was younger, I wished I could control my impulsivity and intrusive thoughts better. Now, I’d rather have that back than be depressed, empty and anxious all the time. At least doing stupid shit and acting on impulse got me places. Weirdly enough…
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Mania
by Aetherias Moon
tw mentions of wanting to disappear.
I feel like a racing heartbeat trapped in a fleshy cage. A raging star confined to Earth where I can only live out my energy through impulsivity and restlessness. Once beautiful, radiant, I’m left to burn with cheap thrills like buying a sweet drink and barely holding back the urge to buy the entire target clothesline (just kidding it…
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Understanding ADHD: Insights from FasTreat’s Medical Services
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