This quiz aims to shed light on behaviors that may indicate a risk of impulse control disorder. While it can guide you toward understanding potential issues, it's not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. Only a healthcare provider can confirm if you have an impulse control disorder. Consider sharing your quiz outcomes with a doctor or mental health expert to explore the need for treatment.
1. Have you been diagnosed with any associated mental health issues?
A. Yes
B. No, but I probably have a diagnosis
C. No
2. Do you think about gambling on a regular basis?
A. Yes, all time
B. Just sometimes
C. No, never
3. Would you feel guilty if you got something you didn't pay for?
A. Definitely yes
B. Not sure
C. I don't think so
4. Are you good at recognizing your own problems?
A. Usually
B. Sometimes
C. No, I’m not good at
5. Do you find yourself becoming enraged over trivial issues?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Sometimes
C. No, never
6. Do you enjoy obtaining items without paying for them or informing the owner that you are borrowing them?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No, never
7. When you try to control your stress, do you feel a growing sense of tension?
A. Yes, it’s tough
B. Sometimes
C. No, never
8. Do you believe you have a raging temper?
A. Yes, I have
B. This varies greatly. I can have those feelings at times.
C. No
9. Have you experienced unbearable impulses or urges to engage in harmful behaviors?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Just once
C. No never
10. Lastly, is the prospect of starting a fire exciting?
A. Yes
B. I’m not sure
C. Nope
11. Do you often make purchases you later regret?
A. Yes, regularly
B. Occasionally
C. Rarely or never
12. Have you struggled to stop certain behaviors even when they're harmful?
A. Yes, frequently
B. Sometimes, it's a challenge
C. No, I can usually stop
13. Do you act on a whim without thinking about the consequences?
A. All the time
B. Now and then
C. Hardly ever
14. How often do you interrupt others when they are speaking?
A. Quite often
B. Only occasionally
C. I try not to interrupt
15. Can you wait your turn in situations requiring patience?
A. I struggle with waiting
B. It's hard, but I manage
C. Yes, I'm quite patient
