Impulsivity has been a major issue for me, but less so when stable, especially things like anger outbursts, and other inappropriate behavior. I can also get worked up easily (excitement or anger) and do impulsive things. What has helped is to identify triggers or triggering places and either avoid or rehearse in advance how I SHOULD act when faced with such situations. It doesn't always work, but it now does often. One thing I've really improved on is preventing any road rage or aggressive arguments, but occasionally it slips out.

It took me a while to control my urges to drink, but I can now, though sometimes other things take its place.

I have more insight to my mania now than in the past. More often now I can have moments when I ask myself, "Is this normal behavior?" and figure out the answer. But again, sometimes impulsive behavior happens so quickly that it's too late.