4. Impulsivity

Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, Substance Abuse, reckless driving, binge eating). Note: Do not include suicidal or self-mutilating behavior covered in Criterion 5. (DSM-5)

Fast. Faster. I floor the accelerator. The road is even. The view is clear. Wide fields to the right and the left. The world is blurring. The engine‘s vibrating but I barely notice. Forward. Further.

The road signs tell me to slow down. A turn in the road is ahead of me. My muscles tense, I prepare for the centrifugal force. The steering wheel firmly in my hands. I won‘t slow down. Am I in control?