Impulsive people aren't broken—they're wired differently #ADHD #Psychology

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]Now, the impulsive's body, in contrast, finds safety in a completely different way. This is about movement, speed, action, seizing opportunities, seizing the moment, impulse decisions. And so, when life feels a little uncertain, the impulse does something. They have to move. And that's what creates relaxation and safety in their nervous system. And research again has suggested that something very specific about the impulsive pattern that for people with neurodivergent traits, particularly ADHD, is where the brain's search for dopamine can drive the frequent desire for, you know, small frequent purchases.

[00:00:44]And what can look like recklessness from the outside, particularly to the archi- like the like the architect, is often the body that's just trying to regulate.