But youve likely heard the word impulsive many times.
Thats right: Disinhibition andimpulsiveness(also called impulsivity) are essentially the same thing.
Disinhibition is common in people with BPD.
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Not all states of disinhibition are due to mental health disorders, such as BPD.
For example, a traumatic brain injury can lead to disinhibition.
What Does Disinhibition Look Like?
Disinhibited or impulsive actions often have unwanted or even harmful outcomes.
Disinhibition is a key feature of many if not all addictions.
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