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Emotional distress regulation takes precedence over impulse control: If you feel bad, do It!

This paper investigated why our ability to control impulses wains during emotional distress. It found when people believed emotional distress to be long-term, they were better able to control impulses – suggesting indulging our impulses during times of distress is an attempt to help overcome short-term distress.

 

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