Do I Have an Impulse Control Disorder?

This self-assessment can help you better understand the types of impulse control disorders and the likelihood that you have one.

The term impulse control disorder is an umbrella term used to describe different types of mental health conditions, including disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). Common impulse-control disorders include:

• Conduct disorder
• Intermittent explosive disorder
• Kleptomania
• Oppositional defiant disorder
• Pyromania
• Pathological gambling

Although each type of disorder has unique causes and symptoms, all impulse-control disorders involve problems with emotional and behavioral self-control.

Impulse-Control Disorder Self-Assessment Quiz

This confidential quiz can help you recognize problematic behaviors and understand the likelihood of you having an impulse-control disorder. However, this quiz is not an official, clinical diagnosis; only a medical professional can diagnose you with an impulse-control disorder. Discuss the results of this assessment with a physician or mental health professional to determine whether you need impulse-control disorder treatment.

This assessment will ask your age and sex, along with “yes” or “no” questions about your thoughts and behaviors in the past six months.