Struggling with I think is Impulsiveness

[William Weiler]

I get grabbed by what feels like a strong compulsion every now and again. They are unpleasant because I cope by standing there, or not acting at all, until they pass. Is there something else I can do?

 

[Moonhart44]

What is your compulsion

 

[Ursus Chainus]

I get grabbed by what feels like a strong compulsion every now and again. They are unpleasant because I cope by standing there, or not acting at all, until they pass. Is there something else I can do?

I am highly impulsive and have an extremely addictive personality. I have been addicted to so many things (and people) and have been impulsive in so many ways... some of them downright dangerous.

The only solution I have found is mindfulness practice. Focusing on my breath until the compulsion passes. It is quite helpful. Meditation is pretty great and with practice, you can breath through some of the most difficult feelings/compulsions.

 

[William Weiler]

I kind of haven't analyzed it. I thought Autism basics are impatience, frustration and impulsiveness. I have the first two pretty bad. My son would shoot out into the road and scare the crap out of me, long after the age kids usually stop. I just figured that is what is was and someone would say the equivalent of me too. It can also likely be something considering my history. It does seem random and not about anything important. It has a trigger type pre-cursor.