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“You just can’t help yourself, can you?”

We’re the real sinners on the block.

Why we lack Impulse control 

It’s not about “laziness” or “bad behavior,” it’s rooted in neurobiology.

Impulse control issues are common in neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism, stemming from differences in brain function and structure. 

Essentially, our brains process 

• Decisions, 

• Emotions, and 

• Actions differently, 

Often leading to quicker reactions without full consideration of consequences. If we see something alluring, we buy it; if we think something, we say it out loud!

Prefrontal Cortex Development

The prefrontal cortex is like the brain’s “control center” for executive functions, including:

• Planning, 

• Decision-making, and 

• Suppressing impulses

In neurodivergent individuals, the prefrontal cortex often develops differently or more slowly, sometimes “slower” compared to neurotypical brains.

The good news…

The brain’s plasticity means strategies and supports can help strengthen these pathways over time. 

1) Identify and Manage Triggers

i) Track your weak spots

I tend to journal or make a note of when my impulses strike. For me, it’s stress, as a result, I try to remove “temptations”, like turning off notifications during focus time.

ii) Build Supportive Routines & Environment

Break tasks into small steps and reduce distractions. Bullet journaling helps me with this. 

Practice planned pauses before high-impulse decisions. Better to pause for a hot second than rush and do or say something careless!

2) Nutrition & Lifestyle 

Emerging research suggests nutrition and metabolic factors can play a role in brain function, including impulse control

Magnesium, I’ve said this before, this is my “chill pill”. 

I think it calms my nerves down, making me more “measured” with my split-second responses. 

Some clinical studies suggest magnesium supplementation may support emotional and behavioural regulation, especially if levels are low.

Please check in with your doc.

3) Mindfulness & Movement 

This has been effective for me. I spend about 15 - 30 mins daily doing some sort of mindfulness and deep breathing exercises. 

It can boost the prefrontal cortex function and emotional regulation. 

I enjoy that state of mind.

• Calm

• Composed

Each time I find myself in situations where I’m “rattled”, be it a colleague playing the “blame game” when shit hits the fan, I’m able to pause, and tap into that by doing the deep breaths. Even if it just takes 30 seconds.

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In other neuro-related news…

Leo Messi, who is my G.O.A.T, has sparked discussions and speculations in the neurodiverse community about his display of autistic symptoms.

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Lastly,

Stay Different,

The AuDHD Exec

Disclaimer: I am not your psychiatrist, coach, doctor. Neurodiverse Diary does not provide medical services or professional counselling and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Everything I publish represents my opinions, experience, not advice.