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Mar 27, 2015 at 03:26 AM
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Hello everyone-
 Lately, I've been having this impulse to fly to Los Angeles out of nowhere. Now, I'm 17 and have little to no money. I live in the Chicago area now, and Los Angeles is attractive to me because it is so warm there right now. This impulse has been there in and out for a few months, but it's the strongest right now. I know not to do it, but why am I having this impulse? Also, I had an impulse to get arrested yesterday (I thought it was a good idea). Why is this? Thank you. xo |
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Mar 27, 2015 at 08:06 AM
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That does seem like a couple of strange impulses. I'm glad that you are able to let them pass by without acting on them. I'm not sure what would cause this. You might want to ask your doctor.
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Mar 27, 2015 at 08:21 AM
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I have been having those kind of impulses too... I want to just go on a road trip or go camping all of a sudden. And there is snow here. I'm seventeen too so I can't exactly act on these without help. I've been having some other impulses too which were a "what?" To me. I don't know why I am having them either.
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Mar 27, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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maybe its OCD? not quite sure about all OCD is about but i think it has alot to do with impulses too. please don't act on the bad thoughts, you'll only get in trouble.
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Mar 27, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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Mar 28, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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ADHD can cause impulsivity, so does mania from bipolar disorder. Just another two options.
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