If you've ever waited in line to check out at a supermarket or convenience store and felt the urge to buy a candy bar or pack of gum, you are not alone — they are there for that exact reason. An ...

Over the past month, our lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During challenging and anxious times such as these, our shopping behavior changes dramatically. After 9/11, for example, ...

Unless you’re one of the few that can spend without batting an eye, impulse buying can affect your savings and lead to debt if it happens frequently. Budgeting is one of the most critical — and often ...

Impulse control disorders are conditions where people have impulses that are difficult or impossible to resist. These may include taking things that do not belong to them (kleptomania) or an urge to ...

It’s really ironic that I’m presenting an article on impulse control because it is something I struggle with myself. Thankfully, I have improved this skill as I’ve aged. And, my impulse control ...

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...